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With Asian Cup spot up for grabs, 'favourites' India face their moment of truth

KOLKATA: Since taking charge of the Indian national team three summers ago, the Blue Tigers under Igor Stimac have blown hot and cold, setting a high standard with some spectacular defensive shows against Asian powerhouses but also embracing inconsistency failing to get it over the line against relatively easier opponents.

The Times of India

Sahal Abdul Samad eyes piece of history with India at AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

KOCHI: India are aiming to qualify for back-to-back AFC Asian Cups for the very first time and Kerala Blasters attacker Sahal Abdul Samad is determined to become a part of Indian football history by helping them reach there.

The Times of India

Everyone wants to be at World Cup, Asian Cup first step towards dream: Sandesh Jhingan

KOLKATA: With an eye on the next three matches to secure a spot at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Indian National team defender Sandesh Jhingan believes India needs to be a regular in Asia's showpiece football tournament, to achieve the 'ultimate dream' of playing in the FIFA World Cup.

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Asian Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri-led India look to dominate 171st-ranked Cambodia

KOLKATA: Skipper Sunil Chhetri will get a chance to bolster his tally of 80 international goals as the Indian team gears up to face 171st-ranked Cambodia on Wednesday in its bid to make a fifth appearance in AFC Cup tournament proper.

The Times of India

Always want to see India playing at Asian Cup, says 'fan' Sunil Chhetri

Thrilled at the prospect of qualifying for the 2023 Asian Cup in front of the passionate fans at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, which he described as the best in India, Indian national team captain Sunil Chhetri is gearing up to take on Cambodia in their first Group D…

The Times of India

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Liston Colaco raring to go

KOLKATA: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Liston Colaco represent the old and the new face of Indian national football team as Igor Stimac’s side gets battle-ready for the Asian Cup’s third and final-round qualifiers, starting here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

No dearth of tickets for Asian Cup

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FIFA ban on India will be catastrophic as I'm playing my last games: Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri's retirement has been a matter of speculation for some time now, and the player said that hearing about a possible FIFA ban on Indian national team scared him ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers final round

The Hindu

Star striker Teerasil to lead Thais in Asian Cup qualifiers

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) on Thursday announced the list of 23 national team players for the AFC Asian Cup qualifying tournament in Uzbekistan.

Bangkok Post

Every draw is tricky, will have to be 'respectful and ruthless' against opponents: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

KOLKATA: India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu does not want to belittle the lower-ranked opponents in the upcoming final round of the Asian Cup qualifiers and said the hosts have to be "respectful as well as ruthless" when they kick off their campaign on June 8.

The Times of India

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Another step on the road to future

KOLKATA: India national football coach Igor Stimac has a roadmap for the future and the forthcoming Asian Cup qualifying tournament is a step in that direction. As of now, Stimac's focus is on fitness and despite players having niggle issues he is confident that he has a side to do…

The Times of India

Polking disappointed by Bahrain defeat

Thailand coach Mano Polking said his men must stay focused for an entire game after their 2-1 loss to Bahrain on Tuesday night in their final warm-up match before the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round.

Bangkok Post

Stimac backs India to qualify for Asian Cup

Says the team has prepared well despite injuries and a cancelled friendly

The Hindu

Thais, Bahrain face off as Asian Cup qualifiers loom

Thailand will play Bahrain in a warm-up match on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round.

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Substitute Adisak makes decisive impact for Thailand

Substitute Adisak Kraisorn's late goal earned Thailand a 1-0 win over Turkmenistan in a warm-up game in Si Sa Ket on Friday night.

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Fit-again Sunil Chhetri boosts India’s chances in Fifa international football friendly

The match is India’s last preparatory outing ahead of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers which kicks off in Kolkata from June 8

Bangkok Post

Polking worried about Thailand defence

Thailand will play two warm-up games ahead of next month's AFC Asian Cup qualifying round, officials said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Japan 'sounded out' about hosting 2023 Asian Cup

TOKYO: The Japan Football Association (JFA) has been informally approached about the possibility of replacing China as hosts of next year's Asian Cup, chairman Kozo Tashima told Nikkan Sports.

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No place for Chanathip in Asian Cup qualifiers squad

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) on Monday announced its 30-man provisional squad for next month's Asian Cup qualifying round in Uzbekistan.

Caixin Global

China Pulls Out of Hosting 2023 Asian Cup Due to Covid

Shock announcement comes after Beijing postponed the 2022 Asian Games as lockdowns continue to restrict the movements of hundreds of millions of people across the country

Bangkok Post

China withdraws as Asian Cup host due to pandemic

China has withdrawn as the 2023 Asian Cup host due to the coronavirus, football officials said Saturday, with Beijing's strict zero-Covid strategy dealing another blow to the country's sporting ambitions.

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Citing Pandemic, China Withdraws as Host of 2023 Asian Cup

China relinquished its right to host soccer's 2023 Asian Cup on Saturday in the latest cancellation of the country's sports hosting duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Asian Football Confederation praised Chinese soccer officials for making “this very difficult but necessary decision in the collective interests of the AFC Asian…

The Hindu

China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights citing COVID-19 situation

The event was due to be held in 10 cities from June 16 to July 16 next year

The Hindu

Chhetri has recovered well, will be team's main force: Stimac ahead of Asian qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri will return to action after six months to play Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia in the Asian Cup qualifiers

Daily Record

Ange Postecoglou and the Celtic winning mentality Mark Bosnich found all about during TV bonding sessions

All eyes Down Under are on the man who led the Socceroos to consecutive World Cups and secured Asian Cup glory in 2015.

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