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Indonesia wait for Olympic football goes on after Uzbekistan defeat
AFP · 1 week ago
Indonesia were knocked out of the Under-23 Asian Cup Monday after a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Uzbekistan, forcing the archipelago nation to wait for qualification to the Olympic men's football tournament for what would be the second time in its history.
Kewell bemoans missed chances with Champions League hopes on knife edge
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Harry Kewell said his Yokohama F-Marinos side must be more clinical if they are to reach the Asian Champions League final following a 1-0 defeat in their semi-final first leg.
Ulsan edge Yokohama in Asian Champions League semi-final opener
AFP · 2 weeks ago
South Korea's Ulsan claimed a slender lead in their Asian Champions League semi-final with a 1-0 win over Harry Kewell's Yokohama F-Marinos in Wednesday's first leg.
Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled
AFP · 1 month ago
Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled.
N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'
AFP · 1 month ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.
North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
AFP · 1 month ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
Australia step closer to 2026 World Cup with Lebanon win
AFP · 1 month ago
Australia's Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined Lebanon on Thursday to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup.
Japan women's captain condemns Asian football chiefs over venue switch
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan women's captain Saki Kumagai has criticised Asian football officials after the away leg of their tie against North Korea for a spot at the Paris Olympics was moved to Saudi Arabia days before the game.
Footballers' union FIFPRO says AFC Champions League 'unsustainable'
AFP · 2 months ago
The current Asian Champions League is "unsustainable", the global footballers' union FIFPRO said in a report Monday, accusing the regional governing body of failing to listen to players and clubs.
Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
AFP · 2 months ago
An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region's strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup.
Son to Mitoma: Five players to watch at Asian Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
The Asian Cup kicks off on Friday in Qatar, the start of a month-long tournament bringing together 24 teams and the biggest stars in the region.
Eight-game bans over AFC Champions League mass brawl
AFP · 4 months ago
The Asian Football Confederation dished out multiple bans of up to eight games on Monday over a mass brawl between China's Zhejiang and Buriram United of Thailand in the Champions League.
China women's football coach Shui sacked over Olympic failure
AFP · 5 months ago
China women's football coach Shui Qingxia has been sacked for failing to guide them to next year's Paris Olympics, the football association said on Monday.
Australia trying to focus only on football for Palestine game - Arnold
AFP · 5 months ago
Australia coach Graham Arnold said it has been "quite stressful" preparing to play Palestine next week against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict, but hopes football can bring some joy.
Asian heavyweights win big to launch World Cup qualifying in style
AFP · 5 months ago
Asia's footballing heavyweights made fast starts to World Cup qualifying on Thursday with Australia, Japan and South Korea plundering 17 goals between them in big wins on home soil.
Maclaren hits hat-trick as Australia hammer Bangladesh in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 5 months ago
Substitute Jamie Maclaren hit a second-half hat-trick as Australia crushed Bangladesh 7-0 to kick off Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a bang on Thursday.
Warning for Japan as Asian heavyweights begin World Cup qualifying
AFP · 5 months ago
Japan, Australia and Jurgen Klinsmann's South Korea will launch their qualifying campaigns on Thursday for the 2026 World Cup, with Palestine also among the 36 teams in action in Asia.
Australia aims to follow USA in 'building' FIFA's Club World Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
Australia's football chief James Johnson believes his country can help FIFA turn their new Club World Cup into a global success as he seeks to get in the driving seat for the bidding process.
Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup
AFP · 6 months ago
Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest"
Rights groups seek guarantees as Saudi closes in on 2034 World Cup
AFP · 6 months ago
Rights groups called for "binding commitments" from World Cup host nations after Australia opted against bidding for the 2034 World Cup on Tuesday, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to host the event.
