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Meet the (almost) invincibles: Three undefeated football teams
AFP · 3 days ago
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen of 2023-24 stand on the cusp of greatness, with just 11 matches theoretically between them and a record undefeated season for a top-five European league team.
Five-goal Australia, Iraq advance in Asia World Cup qualifying
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Australia and Iraq were in rampant goalscoring form on Tuesday as they both cruised into the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while Son Heung-min's South Korea are on the brink of joining them after beating Thailand.
Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled
AFP · 3 weeks 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 · 3 weeks 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 · 3 weeks 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 · 3 weeks 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.
Asian Cup brawl brought South Korean team closer, says captain Son
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Son Heung-min said Wednesday that the Asian Cup bust-up with Lee Kang-in had brought the South Korean team closer, on the eve of a World Cup qualifier against Thailand.
Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying Thursday, while Japan face North Korea in a double-header that sees them travel to Pyongyang.
Kewell's Yokohama reach Asian Champions League semis
AFP · 1 month ago
Harry Kewell's 10-man Yokohama F-Marinos reached the Asian Champions League semi-finals after a 1-0 second-leg win over China's Shandong Taishan on Wednesday took them through 3-1 on aggregate.
Al Hilal coach warns no celebrating yet despite world record
AFP · 1 month ago
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus called their record of 28 consecutive wins "momentous"
Al Hilal set world record to reach Asian Champions League semi-finals
AFP · 1 month ago
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal set a world record for consecutive victories with their 28th win in a row to reach the Asian Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday.
Ronaldo's Al Nassr dumped out of Asian Champions League quarters
AFP · 1 month ago
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in extra time but Al Nassr side were dumped out of the Asian Champions League quarter-finals on penalties by Al Ain on Monday.
Kewell's Yokohama spearhead challengers to champions Kobe in J-League
AFP · 1 month ago
Harry Kewell's Yokohama F-Marinos and Asian champions Urawa Red Diamonds spearhead the teams looking to dethrone title-holders Vissel Kobe when Japan's J-League kicks off on Friday.
Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr ease into Champions League quarters
AFP · 1 month ago
Cristiano Ronaldo guided Al Nassr into the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday as the Saudi Arabian side defeated domestic rivals Al Fayha 2-0 to progress 3-0 on aggregate.
Japan women's captain condemns Asian football chiefs over venue switch
AFP · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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.
Klinsmann faces sack by South Korea after Asian Cup semi-final exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann looks set to be fired as coach after top South Korean football officials said Thursday that "a change of leadership is necessary"
Qatar beat Jordan to retain Asian Cup with Afif hat-trick
AFP · 2 months ago
Hosts Qatar retained the Asian Cup with a 3-1 win on Saturday against surprise packages Jordan as Akram Afif scored a hat-trick of penalties.
Qatar's Afif named Asian Cup player of tournament
AFP · 2 months ago
Qatar's Akram Afif was named Asian Cup player of the tournament after scoring a hat-trick of penalties in their 3-1 win over Jordan in Saturday's final.
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.
