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I am an offensive-minded coach: Branko

Croatian Branko Ivankovic has hit back at critics who say he brings a defensive philosophy to his new club Shandong Luneng, of the Chinese Super League.

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Eight clubs set sights on Chonburi league

Kuala Lumpur: Eight football clubs in Thailand’s Chonburi province are setting their sights on becoming the pioneers in the Chonburi Elite League which will be launched on October 23, 2010.
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Road to the Finals: Kuwait’s return

Former champions Kuwait missed out on the 2007 AFC Asian Cup but immediately returned to the continental showpiece by edging out Gulf neighbours Oman on the final day of Group B action.
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I am an offensive-minded coach, says Branko

Croatian Branko Ivankovic has hit back at critics who say he brings a defensive philosophy to his new club Shandong Luneng, of the Chinese Super League.
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AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™

Seigo says sayonara to Samurai Blue

Tokyo: Seigo Narazaki will not be part of Japan’s squad at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ after the 34-year-old goalkeeper confirmed his international retirement.
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ACL 2010

Crafty Shin hungry for coaching success

Seoul: Shin Tae-yong’s legacy as a Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma midfield legend is already assured.
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AFC Cup

Muangthong maintain lead

Bangkok: AFC Cup 2010 quarter-finalists Muangthong United maintained their five-point lead atop the Thai Premier League standings with a 2-0 victory over Bangkok Glass on Wednesday.
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Top News

Japan bounce back with big win
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Okazaki optimistic of Japan future
Tokyo: Japan international Shinji Okazaki feels positive about the future of the national team as...

Koreans through to the last eight
Scarborough: AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners Korea Republic advanced to the quarter-finals...

Champions too hot for Chile
Marabella: Defending champions DPR Korea cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Chile in their...

Seigo says sayonara to Samurai Blue
Tokyo: Seigo Narazaki will not be part of Japan’s squad at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ after...

India go down fighting to Thailand
New Delhi: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ finalists India went down fighting to Thailand 2-1 in an...

Asian Coaches Year 2010

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Heshmat Khan a folk hero for Team Melli

As an Iranian coach, Heshmat Mohajerani stands above the others. His achievements on a global scale cannot be matched by any of his high-profile compatriots.
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Features

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Honoured to officiate opener: Hong

Reigning Asian Female Referee of the Year Hong Eun-ah was honoured to be one of three Asian referees in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2010 in Germany, held on 13 July-1 August 2010.
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Media Release

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ media accreditation process starts August 9

Kuala Lumpur: The media accreditation process for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ will start on August 9, 2010.
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