Asia Related Content
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.
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.
Football: Five players who made a name for themselves at Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Jordan and hosts and holders Qatar will contest the final of the Asian Cup on Saturday.
Postecoglou says Son keen for Spurs return after Asian Cup misery
AFP · 2 months ago
Ange Postecoglou hailed the professionalism of Tottenham captain Son Heung-min ahead of his quick return for Saturday's clash with Brighton following South Korea's Asian Cup exit.
Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, and Asian Cup and AFCON 2023 finals headline top live games to watch on Feb. 9-15, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, Jordan vs. Qatar, West Ham vs. Arsenal, Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast, and many other games make our list of must-watch matches.
'Born of suffering': Jordan's Asian Cup heroics mask deeper issues
AFP · 2 months ago
Jordan's run to Saturday's Asian Cup final is all the more remarkable for the decrepit state of football infrastructure at home and the financial struggles of domestic teams and players.
Qatar captain says reaching Asian Cup final proved critics wrong
AFP · 2 months ago
Qatar captain Hassan Al-Haydos said the Asian Cup hosts and defending champions have proved their critics wrong by reaching Saturday's final against Jordan.
Jordan will play with 'one heart, one soul' in Asian Cup final
AFP · 2 months ago
Jordan will play with "one heart and one soul" when they face hosts and reigning champions Qatar in Saturday's Asian Cup final, defender Salem Al-Ajalin said.
What to stream on CBS Sports Golazo: Serie A, AFC Asian Cup, Serie A, and more
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
There will be plenty of football to cover this weekend and beyond, and CBS Sports Golazo's programming will certainly satisfy all fans out there.
Jordan vs Qatar: TV listings, live-streaming, preview for 2023 AFC Asian Cup final - February 10
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
Qatar will be hoping to successfully defend their AFC Asian Cup title, while Jordan will be hoping to cap off an impressive campaign when the two sides lock horns in the tournament's final on Saturday, February 10th.
Asian Cup final biggest stage yet for Jordan's trailblazer Tamari
AFP · 2 months ago
Son Heung-min was supposed to have been the star of the show in the semi-finals but instead it was Mousa Al-Tamari whose sparkling display fired Jordan to the brink of Asian Cup glory.
Asian Cup braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan in final
AFP · 2 months ago
An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders Qatar face a Jordan side looking to make yet more history.
Gamble pays off to leave Qatar on verge of Asian Cup glory again
AFP · 2 months ago
Qatar took a big gamble replacing coach Carlos Queiroz with Tintin Marquez just one month before the Asian Cup but they are now one win away from retaining their title.
Qatar beat Iran 3-2 in thriller to reach Asian Cup final
AFP · 2 months ago
Hosts and holders Qatar squeezed into an Asian Cup final showdown with Jordan after beating Iran 3-2 with an 82nd-minute winner in a frenetic semi-final on Wednesday.
From Asian Cup final to Premier League? Jordan's coach hopes so
AFP · 2 months ago
Jordan coach Hussein Ammouta hopes their surprise run to the Asian Cup final will spark broader development in the country's football and propel Jordanian players into the Premier League.
Knives out for Klinsmann after South Korea's 'shameful' Asian Cup exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann's position as South Korea coach came under intense pressure on Wednesday after what local media called a "shameful"
