Afc Asian Cup 2019

British national arrested in UAE for 'crime' of wearing Qatar football shirt during AFC Asian Cup match, claim reports

The UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, cut all ties with Qatar in June 2017 over allegations that the tiny, energy-rich state supports Islamic extremists.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Champions Qatar return home to a 'rapturous welcome' by country's ruler and thousands of fans

Qatar's victorious Asian Cup football team returned home to Doha to a "rapturous welcome" and was greeted by the country's ruler and hundreds of thousands of fans.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: From Almoez Ali's spectacular crowning moment to flying footwear, key moments from tournament

Defining moments from the Asian Cup, which ended with Qatar's 3-1 victory over Japan late on Friday:

Firstpost Editor's Picks: Modi's Budget 2019, Qatar's triumph, Jonbeel Mela; today's must-read stories

If one examines the way Modi ran the Gujarat government, it will be apparent to them that his style of operation remains unchanged even as the Prime Minister of India.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar's goal machine Almoez Ali targets Europe move before 2022 World Cup

Almoez Ali, who graduated from Qatar’s Aspire Academy, said the next step he wanted to take in his career was a move to a European club.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: To watch Qatar vs Japan final, some fans had to pay betting sites

The rights deal in Britain was the result of a lack of interest from broadcasters and concerns from the AFC that streaming the tournament on YouTube would make it too easy for a feed to be pirated in regions where rights are valuable — particularly the Middle East.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar's swashbuckling triumph an exception, not the norm in continent's football

Qatar’s swashbuckling triumph corroborates an integrated strategy. They, however, remain the exception in Asia, not the norm

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Felix Sanchez's Qatar keeping expectations in check for Copa America after clinching title in UAE

Coming from nowhere to win the Asian Cup is just part of the process for Qatar as they look ahead to this year's Copa America and then the big one – a home World Cup in 2022.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Japan captain Maya Yoshida says team will come back stronger after defeat to Qatar in final

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu pleased with team's progress at tournament despite losing in final

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu was disappointed that his side missed out on a fifth Asian Cup title but believes the squad's improvement augurs well for the future.