Will Japan win a fifth Asian Cup? - all you need to know
The Asian Cup will take place in Qatar from 12 January to 10 February, causing English and Scottish club sides to be without key players for up to six weeks.
The competition was originally awarded to China for 2023, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, Qatar was awarded the right to host it instead. [ more ]
Which Premier League players are at Afcon & Asian Cup?
Premier League clubs will be without key players during the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup tournaments in January.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledge the importance of these tournaments for players from Africa and Asia. [ more ]