Asian Cup

Josh Kennedy A host of players returning from injury and inexperienced youngsters were named in Australia's preliminary squad for the AFC Asian Cup.

Mirjalol Qosimov Mirjalol Qosimov directed anger at Saudi Arabia for perceived diving after victory took his Uzbekistan side to the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Nabil Maâloul Nabil Maaloul insists his Kuwait side are ready to open the Asian Cup against hosts Australia, despite being in the job for barely a month.

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates all qualified for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup with qualifying wins on Friday.

Ange Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou hit back at critics who questioned his decision to rest key personnel after Australia reached the Asian Cup semi-finals.

UAE A disagreement over broadcasting led to the pre-Asian Cup friendly between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait being cancelled.

LaLiga strugglers Espanyol have completed the signing of China international striker Wu Lei from Espanyol.

Iran Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named his 23-man squad for the Asian Cup in Australia, led by captain Javad Nekounam.

Juan Antonio Pizzi Takehiro Tomiyasu scored after 20 minutes against Saudi Arabia and his goal clinched Japan's place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Ashkan Dejagah Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Ashkan Dejagah were decisive as Iran eased into the last eight of the Asian Cup, beating Oman 2-0.