Al-Araibi's return to Pascoe Vale: 'A very special moment'
After more than two months in a Thai prison, Bahraini refugee and footballer Hakeem al-Araibi finally returned to his club, Pascoe Vale.
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Freed footballer Al-Araibi arrives back in Australia
Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi has arrived back in Australia after being detained for more than two months in a Bangkok prison.
Australia urges Thailand to free footballer Al-Araibi
The Australian government on Tuesday urged Thailand to exercise its legal discretion to free Bahraini refugee football player Hakeem al-Araibi.
Bahraini refugee Al-Araibi could be extradited by Thais
Thai prosecutors submitted a request Friday for Thailand to extradite to Bahrain a detained football player with refugee status in Australia.
FIFA asks Thai gov't to release Bahraini refugee
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura called for an urgent "humane outcome" to the case of Hakeem al-Araibi, a Bahrain native who lives in Melbourne.
Asian Cup: South Korea, Qatar into quarterfinals
Kim Jin-su's header took South Korea past stubborn Bahrain and Qatar wrestled their way past Iraq as the victors move to the quarterfinals.
After Asian Cup exit, what next for India?
India got knocked out of the group stages in the AFC Asian Cup. What does Indian football learn from this? And where does it go now?
Putting attacking instincts into deep freeze costs India
Falling into the trap of playing for a draw and defending 'too much' cost India a place in the AFC Asian Cup knockout round.
Constantine steps down as India coach
After India's defeat to Bahrain in the AFC Asian Cup consigned them to a group-stage exit, Stephen Constantine has stepped down as India coach
Player ratings: Jhingan 8/10, Halder 5/10 in Bahrain loss
Sandesh Jhingan had a brilliant game, while Pronay Halder showed his best and worst against Bahrain.
Pronay's moment of madness ends India's Asian Cup dream
India were knocked out of the Asian Cup after losing their final group game, thanks to a stoppage time penalty conceded by captain Pronay Halder.
Late Bahrain penalty knocks India out
Bahrain beat India 1-0 with a late penalty and went through as India were knocked out after finishing fourth in the group.
Sharjah the stage as India seek sporting history
In a rematch of their 2011 group clash, India meet Bahrain in the Asian Cup with a chance to reach the next round at stake.
Eriksson: Football needs India, China and USA
Sven-Göran Eriksson speaks exclusively to ESPN about the Asian Cup, describing India's win over Thailand the tournament's "biggest surprise."
The making of the fittest Indian team in history
To beat Bahrain in their final group game, India need to recreate the physical intensity of their first match against Thailand.
MVP Gurpreet gives India a shot at history
After being let down by their defence in the last game, India will need Gurpreet Singh Sindhu to be at his best against Bahrain on Monday.
Lessons from UAE loss: What must India do against Bahrain?
What can India learn from their loss to hosts UAE that will stand them in good stead against Bahrain?
Group A scenarios - How India can qualify for round of 16
All four teams in Group A are still in with a chance to go through. Here's how they are placed ahead of the final group games.
'We gave our best, but it didn't happen for us'
Things didn't go as planned for the Indian team against Bahrain after a spot kick in the final minutes of the game ended their AFC Asian Cup dreams.
UAE draw with Bahrain in Asian Cup opener
Hosts United Arab Emirates needed a late penalty from a handball to salvage a 1-1 draw with Bahrain in the opening match of the Asian Cup.
JDT ace Hariss to benefit from MSL rule
The Malaysia Super League will introduce a squad place for an ASEAN player in 2018, which helps Singapore midfielder Hariss Harun who returns to JDT.
Winless Sundram to focus on Suzuki Cup
Coach V. Sundramoorthy is now looking ahead to the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup after Singapore failed in their quest to qualify for the 2019 Asian Cup.
Philippines blow chance to make Asian Cup
Philippines blew a chance to seal their place at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup as they laboured to a 0-0 draw in Nepal and will now have to wait until March.
Singapore fold after Irfan injury vs. Bahrain
Singapore's hopes of qualifying for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup went up in smoke after a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Bahrain on Tuesday night.
Singapore to show 'fire and desire' - Hariss
Singapore vice-captain Hariss Harun wants Singapore to show 'fire and desire' in Tuesday's Asian Cup qualifier vs. Bahrain at the National Stadium.
2019-20 WCQ Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +8 | 22 |
| South Korea | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| Syria | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| Uzbekistan | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 13 |
| China | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| Qatar | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -7 | 7 |