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5 Asian Cup talking points

Tournament hosts Qatar aim to eradicate memories of World Cup catastrophe

The 2022 World Cup was a disaster on the pitch for the host nation with three defeats out of three. Now there is a chance to put a smile back on the faces of fans.

Given what happened on home soil last time there is not much confidence that the Maroons can successfully defend the title they won so impressively back in 2019, but with home advantage, more experience and Carlos Queiroz at the helm, Qatar could go deep into

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