Palestine

Singapore secured a shock World Cup qualifying draw in Japan on a day in which the tiny island of Guam celebrated victory over India.

Bernd Stange Syria impressed in World Cup qualifying, but coach Bernd Stange is guarding against complacency at the Asian Cup as they face Palestine.

Japan Japan began their Asian Cup defence with a 4-0 thrashing of tournament debutants Palestine in Newcastle on Monday.

Ray Wilkins Ray Wilkins says Hamza Al-Dardour is Jordan's Geoff Hurst after his four-goal blitz in the 5-1 Asian Cup beating of Palestine.

Iraq Iraq will meet Iran in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after a 2-0 win against Palestine - a match that saw them miss a second-half penalty.

Syria failed to make their superiority count against plucky Palestine as they settled for a share of the spoils in a tense Asian Cup clash.

Japan They say the best is left until last and that may be the case in Group D, with the final Asian Cup group featuring the past two champions.

Japan Japan open their Asian Cup defence with a clash against Palestine in Newcastle on Tuesday.

Sepp Blatter Sepp Blatter has moved to play down rumours the Israel Football Association could be banned after talks in the country and Palestine.

Israel The Palestinian Football Association has hit out at the selection of Jerusalem as the venue for Tuesday's Euro 2016 qualifier between Israel and Belgium.