Asian Cup

Football/Lebanon: A List of 26 Players for the Asian Cup

Montenegrin coach Miodrag Radulović has unveiled the list of players who will represent Lebanon at the Asian Football Cup to be held in Qatar starting January 12. The squad includes 26 players, a mix of local talent and professionals from abroad. Notably, midfielder Jihad Ayoub, recovering from injury, is included in the squad. Defenders Hussein ...

TIB Special: Insights Into Lebanon's Road to AFC 2023

The countdown to the Asian Cup Qatar 2023 starts now! Today, Lebanon goes head-to-head against the reigning AFC 2019 champions and hosts, Qatar. In an exclusive interview, Rashid Nassar, the manager of the Lebanese national team, shares the latest updates from Qatar, while sports analyst Anwar Kawtharani dissects Lebanon's preparedness for the ...

Arnold Tells Australia To 'Reach For Stars' At Asian Cup

Australia's head coach, Graham Arnold, rallies his squad for the Asian Cup, emphasizing an unwavering determination to clinch the title. Despite lacking the star power of previous generations, Arnold instills high expectations, urging the team to "reach for the stars" and commence their journey with a winning mindset. The Socceroos kick off their ...

Asian Cup: Lebanon Faces China in Decisive Match

The Lebanese national football team is playing its second match in Group A of the Asian Football Cup against China this Wednesday, January 17, at 2:30 PM (Beirut time) at the Al-Thumama stadium in the Qatari capital, Doha. The Lebanese team is aiming to overcome the defeat they suffered in their first match against Qatar while maintaining their ...

Asian Cup/Football: Lebanon Holds On for a Draw Against China

Lebanon held on for a draw in their second match of this edition of the Asian Cup against the Chinese team at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The match ended 0-0. Right from the start of the match, Lebanon took the ascendancy with strong possession. Khalil Khamis, who started as a regular in this second match, seized an ...

Football: Lebanon Faces Tajikistan in Asian Cup Decider

The Lebanese national football team is set to play a decisive match against Tajikistan this Monday, January 22, at 5 PM Beirut time, on the third and final day of the Asian Cup group stage. The Cedars know they have no choice but to win to qualify for the Round of 32 for the first time in their history. The team picked up their first point in ...

Who's Really to Blame? Nassar on Lebanon's Asian Cup Defeat

In this exclusive interview, Rashid Nassar, the manager of the national football team, addresses the blame game, the systemic challenges that contributed to Lebanon's defeat in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and what lies ahead on the path to World Cup qualification.

South Korea Beat Australia to Reach Asian Cup Semis

Son Heung-min's Stunning Free-Kick Seals Dramatic Comeback for South Korea, Setting Up Asian Cup Semi-final Clash with Jordan Son Heung-min scored a stunning free-kick in extra time as South Korea fought back to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final against Jordan. It was another great escape for the Koreans, who needed ...

Jordan Stun South Korea to Reach Asian Cup Final

Jordan Stuns South Korea to Reach Asian Cup Final for the First Time. Jordan powered past Son Heung-min's South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar. Playing in the semi-finals for the first time and ranked 64 places lower, Jordan were full value for their victory over ...

Qatar Edges Past Iran in Thrilling Asian Cup Semifinal

Qatar Clinches Asian Cup Final Spot in Thrilling Victory Over Iran. Hosts and holders Qatar squeezed into an Asian Cup final showdown with Jordan after beating Iran 3-2 with an 82nd-minute winner in a frenetic semi-final on Wednesday. Almoez Ali struck in Doha to send Qatar into their second straight final, further exorcising the demons of their ...

Basketball/Asian Qualifiers: Lebanese Squad Unveiled

The President of the Lebanese Basketball Federation, Akram Halabi, has revealed the list of players called up by coach Jad El Hajj for the Lebanese men's national team. The squad will compete in the Beirut Cup and the first two games of the Asian window against Syria and Bahrain. Notably absent from the squad is pivot Ali Haidar, and Norvel Pelle ...

Basketball/Lebanon: A Shake-Up for the Sagesse Greens?

Thunder is rumbling among the ultras, unhappy with Sagesse's modest performances to say the least. The last game, against Antonine (80-79), was the straw that broke the camel's back. After a far from successful stint in Dubai, with just one win in five games, Ragheb Haddad was quick to react on social networks, "You don't represent this club. You ...