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AFC Cup final preview: Talajic in bullish mood
October, 28 2011Boss Dragan Talajic is confident Kuwait SC can overcome a number of setbacks to lift the AFC Cup for the second time in three years when they take on Nasaf in Saturday's final at Karshi Central Stadium.
Article | ConversationRobson and assistant leave Thailand post
ESPNsoccernet staff | June, 8 2011Both head coach Bryan Robson and assistant Steve Darby have left their posts with Thailand national team "by mutual consent" according to reports.
Article | ConversationHoughton: Not a racist bone in my body
ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 26 2011Indian football coach Bob Houghton has vehemently denied accusations of racism, claiming that he 'does not have a racist bone in his body.'
Article | ConversationQuestions remain after Qatar ticket farce
ESPNsoccernet staff | January, 31 2011Qatar's first chance to prove they were ready to host the World Cup in 2022 ended in embarrassment as the final of the Asian Cup was marred by accusations of incompetence over ticketing arrangements.
Article | ConversationZaccheroni delighted
January, 29 2011Japan boss Alberto Zaccheroni saluted a heroic effort from his players after Tadahari Lee's goal in the second period of extra-time secured a record fourth Asian Cup triumph with a 1-0 win over Australia.
Article | ConversationAsian Cup Final LIVE: Latest updates and chat
January, 29 2011Asian Cup Final LIVE - January 29
Article | ConversationPark Ji-sung retires from internationals
January, 28 2011South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung has retired from international football, boss Cho Kwang-rae has confirmed.
Article | ConversationAFC: No action over Ki's monkey celebration
January, 27 2011The Asian Football Confederation confirmed it will take no action over Ki Sung-Yeung's perceived racist celebration following his goal for South Korea against Japan in Tuesday's Asian Cup semi-final.
Article | ConversationInjured Kagawa could be out for the season
ESPNsoccernet staff | January, 26 2011Borussia Dortmund star Shinji Kagawa could miss the rest of the season after he was injured in Japan's Asian Cup semi-final win over South Korea on Tuesday.
Article | ConversationSaudis sack second coach after cup failure
ESPNsoccernet staff | January, 18 2011Saudi Arabia have responded to their disappointing exit at the group stage of the Asian Cup by sacking Nasser Al Johar, who becomes the country's second coach to be relieved of his duties in the space of three games.
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