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Early own-goal gives Ahly 12th CAF Champions League title
AFP · 1 week ago
An early own-goal by Roger Aholou gave Al Ahly of Egypt a tense 1-0 win over Esperance of Tunisia in Cairo on Saturday, and a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title.
Failed South Korea hunt for Klinsmann successor unmasks deeper issues
AFP · 1 week ago
South Korea began 2024 vowing to win the Asian Cup but they have endured a year of turmoil and are still without a coach three months after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Hamdy gives Zamalek second CAF Confederation Cup title
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Ahmed Hamdy scored midway through the first half to give Zamalek of Egypt a 1-0 victory over Renaissance Berkane of Morocco on Sunday and a second CAF Confederation Cup title.
Gomes eyes becoming first Portuguese coach to win CAF Cup
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Jose Gomes hopes to become the first Portuguese coach to win the CAF Confederation Cup when his Zamalek team host Moroccan outfit Renaissance Berkane in Cairo on Sunday.
Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Gaza overshadows FIFA meeting
AFP · 2 weeks ago
The Women's World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at a FIFA congress Friday marked by debate about the war in Gaza.
Palestinians call for Israeli ban as Gaza war spills into football
AFP · 2 weeks ago
The war in Gaza came to the fore at world football's biggest meeting on Friday as the Palestinian association called for Israel to be immediately suspended from FIFA.
Asian football body scraps term limits for top leaders
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Asia's governing body for football voted Thursday to scrap term limits for its president and top leaders, allowing them to rule indefinitely -- scrapping reforms brought in after the scandals that rocked FIFA a decade ago.
FIFA meets to award 2027 Women's World Cup under Gaza cloud
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Football's world governing body FIFA will decide the hosts for the 2027 Women's World Cup at its congress in Bangkok on Friday, where the war in Gaza will also rear its head.
CAF Confederation Cup final set for Morocco amid drama
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane are due to host Egyptian outfit Zamalek on Sunday in the CAF Confederation Cup final first leg against a background of off-field drama.
Indonesia wait for Olympic football goes on after Uzbekistan defeat
AFP · 1 month 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.
Shirt shrift: Three disputes over football jerseys
AFP · 1 month ago
For the second week in succession, the African Confederation Cup semi-final between Renaissance Berkane and Algerian side USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team's shirts.
Morocco, Algeria dispute over shirts leads to second cancellation
AFP · 1 month ago
For the second straight week, an African Confederation Cup match between Renaissance Berkane and Algerian side USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team's shirts.
Kewell bemoans missed chances with Champions League hopes on knife edge
AFP · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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.
US football magnate Textor to face trial in Brazil
AFP · 2 months ago
US football magnate John Textor will be tried by Brazil's top court for sport for ignoring orders to provide evidence for his claims that the Brazilian league is plagued by match-fixing, officials said Wednesday.
Brazil club Palmeiras take US football magnate Textor to court
AFP · 2 months ago
Brazilian league champions Palmeiras asked a court Tuesday to order US football magnate John Textor to stop accusing the club of using corruption to defeat his Botafogo in the 2023 title race.
Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled
AFP · 2 months 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.
Brazil football bosses break silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves rape cases
AFP · 2 months ago
Brazil coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a "difficult time"
N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'
AFP · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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.