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Sahal Abdul Samad Makes Cut As Igor Stimac Names 26-Member Squad For AFC Asian Cup

Grappling with injuries to key midfielders, India on Saturday named a 26-member squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup with Sahal Abdul Samad making the cut but Jeakson Singh and Glan Martins missing out due to issues related to fitness. Top defensive midfielder Jeakson, who underwent shoulder injury in November, was always doubtful and so was Mohun Bagan's Martins, who got injured recently. Both of them were among the 50 probables. However, Samad, who had also picked up an injury early this month, managed to get into the side that will be spearheaded by seasoned striker Sunil Chhetri.

Final Line Will Be Drawn By Players' Strength Of Character: Igor Stimac On Asian Cup Squad

Lined up to face strong sides like Australia and Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup football in Doha next month, India head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said "strength of character" will be the parameter to decide who will be included in the final squad. India are clubbed with formidable Australia, strong central Asian side Uzbekistan and tricky Syria -- all above Stimac's team in the FIFA rankings -- in the group stage of the Asian Cup from January 13 onwards. "All the boys in the (probable) list are similar in their football qualities. What we are looking for the final list of 26 is definitely experience, physical strength, and the final line will be drawn by the strength of their character," Stimac said on the All India Football Federation's social media handles.

Ukraine claims to have shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers in one day

Ukraine's air force said on Friday it had shot down three Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers in the south of the country, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating it had happened in the Kherson region where fighting continues to rage.

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Indonesia Raih Peringkat 3 di Piala Dunia Panahan Berkuda 2023

Muhammad Yahya Ayyash sukses mengibarkan Merah-Putih usai meraih tempat ketiga di ajang Piala Dunia Panahan Berkuda 2023 yang diselenggarakan di Arab Saudi.

UAE Pro League: Crespo’s Al-Ain suffer damaging derby defeat to Al-Wahda

A damaging Abu Dhabi Clasico continued Hernan Crespo’s mixed start at Al-Ain, leaders Al-Wasl weathered a stringent title test and spiralling Emirates Club’s misery extended in ADNOC Pro League’s matchweek 11.

The Turkish club president who attacked a referee - who is Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca?

Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca can claim to be one of the most politically connected figures in Turkish football, having been one of the founders of the party that has ruled the country for more than 20 years.

Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup

Palestinian club Jabal Al Mukaber have withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the region’s governing body has announced. A statement on the AFC’s official website said the Palestine Football Association had informed the Kuala Lumpur-based organization of Jabal Al Mukaber’s decision to pull out of the continent’s second-tier club competition. “The AFC notes the club’s withdrawal with regret and the matter has now been referred to the AFC Competitions Committee for relevant further action, including the recognition of force majeure,” the confederation said. Jabal Al Mukaber had been drawn in Group A of the competition and had won their opening game 1-0 against Syria’s Al-Futuwa before losing 4-0 to Al-Nahda from Oman prior to the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.

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Sahal Abdul Samad Makes Cut As Igor Stimac Names 26-Member Squad For AFC Asian Cup

Final Line Will Be Drawn By Players' Strength Of Character: Igor Stimac On Asian Cup Squad

Ukraine claims to have shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers in one day

Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, Africa coups and elections, Turkey-Syria earthquake

Indonesia Raih Peringkat 3 di Piala Dunia Panahan Berkuda 2023

UAE Pro League: Crespo’s Al-Ain suffer damaging derby defeat to Al-Wahda

The Turkish club president who attacked a referee - who is Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca?

Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup