Bahrain Football Team

AFC Asian Cup 2019: India eye historic knockout berth as desperate Bahrain provide an awkward obstacle

As India eye history in the UAE, a formidable Bahrain side is likely to make their final lap in Group A a tricky one.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Jordan beat Syria to become first team to qualify; Thailand bounce back with win against Bahrian

In a rowdy atmosphere at a packed Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium, first-half goals from Mousa Mohammad Suleiman and Tareq Khattab gave Jordan a maximum six points in Group B with one game to go against Palestine.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: High-ranking Qatari official Saoud al-Mohannadi reportedly denied entry into UAE

Saoud al-Mohannadi, vice-president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Qatar Football Association, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning

AFC Asian Cup 2019: It won't be an 'easy job' for teams to face India, says captain Sunil Chhetri

The 34-year-old Sunil Chhetri was part of the Indian team that featured in the 2011 edition in Doha where the country lost all their group matches — against Australia, South Korea and Bahrain.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: India should go all-out against Thailand in opening fixture, says former player Renedy Singh

When India played last time in the Asian Cup in 2011, the team lost all their group matches (against Australia, South Korea and Bahrain). Skipper Sunil Chhetri is the only current player to feature in that team.