Asian soccer officials want European clubs banned from visiting the region during future Asian Cups to ensure their presence does not detract from the tournament.
A typhoon that has lashed parts of Vietnam is threatening to wreak havoc on the Asian Cup with tournament officials fearing they may have to postpone matches if the weather deteriorates.
Two assistant referees have been dropped for this month's Asian Cup after failing mandatory fitness tests, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Tuesday.