shot-button

Asian Cup

Articles

India football team to fly on chartered flight for away tie against Afghanistan

India football team to fly on chartered flight for away tie against Afghanistan

The move comes after India coach Igor Stimac highlighted serious logistical concerns, prompting the All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey to take the unprecedented step. In a candid meeting with the AIFF chief here, Stimac raised concerns about the arduous journey that would require them to change flights thrice

08 March,2024 05:54 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Klinsmann to be sacked over South Korea’s SF exit

Klinsmann to be sacked over South Korea’s SF exit

The Korea Football Association’s national team committee met a week on from the 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals and with Klinsmann under huge pressure.

16 February,2024 07:45 AM IST | Seoul | AFP
India drop 15 places to 117th in FIFA rankings after Asian Cup debacle

India drop 15 places to 117th in FIFA rankings after Asian Cup debacle

This was India's worst ranking after it was placed at 129th spot in January 2017 chart

15 February,2024 05:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Jordan will play with ‘one heart, one soul’ in final

Jordan will play with ‘one heart, one soul’ in final

Jordan, who are 87 in the FIFA rankings compared to Qatar’s 58, will be cheered on by a small but vocal group of their own supporters for the biggest game in the country’s history. 

10 February,2024 07:30 AM IST | Doha | AFP
India coach Stimac rues not having good goal-scorers after AFC Asian Cup exit

India coach Stimac rues not having good goal-scorers after AFC Asian Cup exit

But, he chose to be candid after India lost 0-1 to Syria on Tuesday to crash out of the Asian Cup with an all-loss record

25 January,2024 07:50 AM IST | Qatar | PTI
India knocked out after losing 0-1 to Syria

India knocked out after losing 0-1 to Syria

India finished at the bottom of the four-team Group B after losing all their three matches and without scoring any goal

24 January,2024 06:21 AM IST | Al Khor (Qatar) | PTI
Igor Stimac looks for late show in must-win Asian Cup clash

Igor Stimac looks for late show in must-win Asian Cup clash

India face Syria in Qatar with the knockout rounds still a possibility for both teams despite neither yet winning a match or even scoring a goal after two games

22 January,2024 03:44 PM IST | Doha | mid-day online correspondent
Uzbekistan were far more clinical: Stimac

Uzbekistan were far more clinical: Stimac

We allowed them to take those chances. That’s the difference

20 January,2024 07:40 AM IST | Doha | PTI
AFC Asian Cup: Uzbekistan defeats India, Chhetri and Co. face second defeat

AFC Asian Cup: Uzbekistan defeats India, Chhetri and Co. face second defeat

India had lost their opening encounter 0-2 to 2015 champions Australia. This defeat has hampered India’s prospects of progressing to the next stage of the competition

19 January,2024 07:15 AM IST | Doha | Agencies
After tough start against Australia, India to face Uzbekistan

After tough start against Australia, India to face Uzbekistan

India lost to title-contenders Australia 0-2 in the opening match on January 13 after denying the Socceroos any success for 50 minutes

18 January,2024 06:46 AM IST | Al Rayyan (Qatar) | PTI

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK