2019 asian cup

Iran bulldoze past Yemen

Iran bulldoze past Yemen

Iran brushed past competition debutants Yemen 5-0 in the first match of Group D 8 Jan 2019
'We can't dwell on the defeat'

'We can't dwell on the defeat'

Socceroos assistant coach Rene Meulensteen says Australia dominated Jordan in their Asian Cup opener but they can't dwell on their shock defeat. 8 Jan 2019
Jordan: Socceroos were complacent

Jordan: Socceroos were complacent

Jordan coach Vital Borkelmans believes the Socceroos underestimated his team, and says Graham Arnold's prediction of an Australian win before kick-off was "dangerous". 7 Jan 2019
Socceroos fan reaction: 'Arnie is a disaster'

Socceroos fan reaction: 'Arnie is a disaster'

Socceroos fans were ruthless in their assessment of Australia's 1-0 loss to Jordan in the 2019 Asian Cup opener, with the majority of the vitriol directed at Graham Arnold. 7 Jan 2019
Milligan: We didn't panic, it's just hard to be patient

Milligan: We didn't panic, it's just hard to be patient

Mark Milligan insisted that the Socceroos 1-0 loss to Jordan wasn't due to nerves, merely the opposition's defensive style. 6 Jan 2019
Belgian Borkelmans out to surprise the Socceroos

Belgian Borkelmans out to surprise the Socceroos

Jordan coach Vital Borkelmans will draw on an extensive knowledge of Australian football when his team takes on the Socceroos in their Asian Cup opener. 5 Jan 2019
Jamie Maclaren: Socceroos have depth

Jamie Maclaren: Socceroos have depth

Socceroos are dropping like flies but Jamie Maclaren is confident about Australia's chances in the UAE, as fellow striker Apostolos Giannou joins the Asian Cup campaign. 4 Jan 2019
Socceroos to face strong Syrian crowd

Socceroos to face strong Syrian crowd

Australia are set to face a sold-out stadium packed with Syrian fans in their final Group B match at the Asian Cup. 4 Jan 2019
Boyle ruled out of Asian Cup with injury

Boyle ruled out of Asian Cup with injury

The Socceroos' injury crisis is widening with winger Martin Boyle to miss the 2019 Asian Cup because of a knee injury sustained against Oman on Sunday. 2 Jan 2019
Stange out to put smiles on Syrian faces

Stange out to put smiles on Syrian faces

Bernd Stange says his target is to bring some much-needed joy to the Syrian people with the country's 2019 Asian Cup campaign. 1 Jan 2019
Jordan ready for "famous" Socceroos

Jordan ready for "famous" Socceroos

Jordan coach Vital Borkelmans has described Australia as "a very famous" team but is pleased his side will take them on in their Asian Cup opener. 28 Dec 2018
It shouldn't have come to this - Rogic

It shouldn't have come to this - Rogic

Tom Rogic has made it clear where he wants to be playing this weekend…and it’s at Ibrox against Rangers. 28 Dec 2018
Iain Ramsay's Philippines will make history

Iain Ramsay's Philippines will make history

Australian-born Iain Ramsay is buzzing to create history next month for Filipino football as the Azkals take part in the Asian Cup for the first time. 28 Dec 2018
Nabbout: I never thought I would miss the Asian Cup

Nabbout: I never thought I would miss the Asian Cup

Andrew Nabbout never entertained the thought he would miss the Asian Cup because of injury. 28 Dec 2018
Palestine issue Asian Cup warning

Palestine issue Asian Cup warning

Palestine coach Noureddine Ould Ali says his team is ready to make history and spring some shocks at the 2019 Asian Cup. 27 Dec 2018
'Little things' add up to the big time for Ikonomidis

'Little things' add up to the big time for Ikonomidis

Chris Ikonomidis says he can thank attention to detail for giving him a shot at lining up for the Socceroos in the Asian Cup this month. 27 Dec 2018