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UAE Both the United Arab Emirates and Iraq will have a chance to earn a rare podium finish for the respective countries in Friday's Asian Cup third-place play-off.

Ange Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou has called on a sold-out Sydney crowd to bring "the energy" needed to get Australia over the line in Saturday's Asian Cup final against South Korea.

Australia The 2015 Asian Cup could double as Australia's coming-of-age in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), nine years after they joined.

UAE United Arab Emirates (UAE) have wished Kuwait good luck in the Asian Cup despite calling off the friendly between the two teams on Saturday.

Robbie Kruse Robbie Kruse was called up to the Australian squad, after Tomi Juric was ruled out of friendlies with United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Tim Cahill Australia remain Tim Cahill's number one priority despite reported concerns from the New York Red Bulls, who are eyeing the MLS play-offs.

UAE Australia and the United Arab Emirates played out a dour 0-0 draw at a hot and humid Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Friday.

Omar Abdulrahman United Arab Emirates star Omar Abdulrahman is set to miss upcoming friendlies against Australia and Uzbekistan with a knee problem.

Japan Maya Yoshida thinks Japan's settled starting XI will see the defending Asian Cup champions improve again in the quarter-finals.

Iran Late drama ensued at the Asian Cup as Reza Ghoochannejhad secured top spot for Iran in a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates in Brisbane.