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2019 AFC Asian Cup Slogan winners hail unifying impact of expanded format!

‘Bringing Asia Together’ has become synonymous with the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and for the tournament’s slogan contest winners, the sight of the three words emblazoned all across the United Arab Emirates has brought about great joy and honour. Joint slogan contest winners – Jalal Nakhaie and Scott Sommerville …

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VIDEO – 2019 AFC Asian Cup: Thailand vs INDIA – Coaches Speak!

Yesterday ahead of today’s Group A match between Thailand and India, both the coaches spoke to the media at the press conference about the upcoming match. India coach Stephen Constantine was positive and wants to play for the three points. Meanwhile Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac also aims for the three …

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VIDEO – DW: Japan’s path to world football domination via 2019 AFC Asian Cup!

They want to host and win the 2050 FIFA World Cup, they aim to reach the global top 4 by 2030. With football ambitions that high, the Japanese simply have to win the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, right? DW Kick off’s Caro heads off on a road trip exploring the …

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India’s Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: We will be playing for a win against Thailand!

Ahead of India’s clash against Thailand in the opening match of the Blue Tiger’s campaign in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stated that “India will be playing for a win.” Speaking at the Official Pre-Match Press Conference, Gurpreet said, “It will be a challenge for us …

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VIDEO – 420 Grams S01E05: Thailand vs INDIA preview!

Indian football team begins its AFC Asian Cup 2019 campaign against Thailand on January 6. It is a must-win match-up for both teams if they hope to qualify out of a group that also includes host UAE and Bahrain. The 420 Grams crew is joined by freelance journalist Paul Murphy, …

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JAKO launch 2019 AFC Asian Cup kits of Syria and Oman!

Just in time for the start of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Saturday, January 5, JAKO have presented the new jerseys of their two partner associations from the Middle East. On the playing kits of Syria and Oman the national symbols of the respective countries are imprinted. The Syrian …

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VIDEO: Implementation of VAR system at 2019 AFC Asian Cup!

With the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system making its debut from the quarterfinals of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – UAE, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday held a media briefing outlining the rationale, principles and reviewable decisions of the VAR. The VAR system will be implemented in the …

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India coach Constantine: We can’t wait for the game to begin!

A day prior to their opening campaign in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – UAE against Thailand, Indian National Team Head Coach admitted that he “can’t wait for the match to begin.” India’s opening fixture against Thailand will kick-off at 7pm IST at the Al Nahyan Stadium tomorrow, January 6 …

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