Japan and Australia renew calls for pay parity with men’s football, as former also sack coach Nils Nielsen.
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Excitement for the Asian Cup football final is reaching fever pitch as al-Annabi take on an-Nashama at Lusail Stadium.
An-Nashama’s Asian Cup success has enthralled Jordanians, many of whom are scrambling for last-minute flights to Qatar.
Qatar will look to defend their AFC Asian Cup title at home against a side that has blown away the big guns.
Hosts and holders win a thrilling high-tempo clash to book a place in the final against Jordan.
Jordanians celebrated the night away from Doha to Amman as their team reached their first Asian Cup final.
Qatar prepare for ‘toughest test’ in their defence of the Asian Cup as they face Iran in the semifinal.
South Korea are ‘ready to suffer’ against the tournament’s dark horses Jordan when they meet at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
Iran scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to eliminate Japan from the Asian Cup and book a place in the semifinal.
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