AFC President offers condolences on the passing of former PSSI Secretary General Nugraha Besoes

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

AFC President offers condolences on the passing of former PSSI Secretary General Nugraha Besoes

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his condolences to the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), and the family and loved ones of former PSSI Secretary General Nugraha Besoes, who passed away earlier today at the age of 81. 

Often fondly called Kang Nug, Besoes was the longest serving Secretary General of the PSSI who played an integral role in the development of Indonesian football and has served on several committees of the AFC over the years. 

Arnold determined to leave Australia a lasting legacy

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

Arnold determined to leave Australia a lasting legacy

Sydney: Graham Arnold has given himself a new mission: not only will he look to guide Australia to AFC Asian Cup™ success and the Finals of another FIFA World Cup, the 59-year-old intends to leave a lasting legacy that establishes football as his nation’s leading sport.

Arnold last week extended his tenure at Socceroos’ helm for another three-and-a-half years after steering the team to the Round of 16 in Qatar last year, although he now also has his sights set on longer-term goals for the game.

Hwang Ui-jo joins FC Seoul

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

Hwang Ui-jo joins FC Seoul

Seoul: Korea Republic international striker Hwang Ui-jo has joined FC Seoul on loan from Nottingham Forest, the K League 1 club has announced.

The 30-year-old, who was a member of the Korean squad that reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, has returned to his homeland on a five-month loan deal after a disappointing spell in Greece with Olympiacos.

Cool Al Juwayr stars as Al Hilal stay on course

Sun, 05 Feb, 2023

Cool Al Juwayr stars as Al Hilal stay on course

Rabat: Al Hilal SFC are on course to surpass their previous best at the FIFA Club World Cup and they owe their place in the semi-finals to 19-year-old Musab Al Juwayr.

Al Juwayr, making just his 21st senior appearance, showed nerves of steel to convert Al Hilal's final spot-kick in their 5-3 penalty shootout win over CAF Champions League winners Wydad AC in their Morocco 2022 second round tie on Saturday.
 
Al Hilal had earlier clawed their way back from the jaws of defeat through a Mohamed Kanno spot-kick in the fourth minute of added time to force extra-time, with the tie ending 1-1. 

Al Hilal edge Wydad on penalties to book last four spot

Sun, 05 Feb, 2023

Al Hilal edge Wydad on penalties to book last four spot

Rabat: Al Hilal SFC advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022 semi-finals after edging Wydad AC 5-3 on penalties after their second round tie ended 1-1 over 120 minutes on Saturday.

Reigning AFC Champions League™ holders Al Hilal had to do it the hard way, with Mohamed Kanno forcing the tie into extra-time and then penalties after netting the equaliser deep in added time, with the player subsequently shown the red card in an enthralling tie. 
 
Saudi Arabian champions Al Hilal will face Flamengo of Brazil in the last four as they bid to advance to the final after finishing fourth twice.

Ronaldo scores first goal to salvage draw for Al Nassr

Sat, 04 Feb, 2023

Ronaldo scores first goal to salvage draw for Al Nassr

Al Hasa: Cristiano Ronaldo got off the mark for Al Nassr on Friday with a stoppage-time penalty that rescued a 2-2 away draw against Al Fateh.

The Portuguese, who turns 38 on Sunday, buried the spot-kick in the 93rd minute for a point that left the Riyadh club joint top of the Saudi Pro League with a game in hand over Al Shabab.