AFC Member Association Anti-Doping Monitoring Programme concludes successfully

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

AFC Member Association Anti-Doping Monitoring Programme concludes successfully

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Member Associations Anti-Doping Programme webinar on January 20, further underlining its determination to protect the integrity of the beautiful game and establish the highest standards of professionalism.

Attended by representatives from 40 Member Associations (MAs), the webinar primarily aimed to familiarise participants with the newly introduced AFC Anti-Doping Activities and Monitoring System, designed to streamline and standardise anti-doping practices across Asia.

Yun Il-lok leaves Ulsan for Gangwon

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Yun Il-lok leaves Ulsan for Gangwon

Gangwon: Korea Republic international Yun Il-lok has left Ulsan HD to sign for Gangwon FC, the reigning K League champions announced on Monday.

The 32-year-old, who won the K League title last season with Ulsan, returns to the club where he played on loan during the second half of the 2023 season.

China 2025 cast finalised

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

China 2025 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Two debutant sides are among the nine qualifiers, who join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Australia stay perfect; Uzbekistan, Philippines also through

Tashkent: Australia topped Group C of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers with a 2-1 win against the Philippines on Sunday.

Uzbekistan finished as the runners-up after a 6-2 defeat of Turkmenistan while there was cheer for the Philippines as they sealed a debut appearance at the Finals as the best third-placed side across the four groups. Australia will also be making a first appearance.

Australia finished with a perfect 12 points, while Uzbekistan edged the Philippines on goal difference, with both having accumulated seven points. 

Qualifiers - Group A: Bahrain edge Palestine to advance

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Bahrain edge Palestine to advance

Nonthaburi: Bahrain booked their place at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 after they produced a stirring comeback to defeat Palestine 3-1 to advance as the Group A runners-up on Sunday.

Bahrain finished on seven points after an impressive campaign to take their place among Asia’s best at the Finals.

Thailand, meanwhile, concluded their perfect campaign by defeating Lebanon 4-0.

Qualifiers - Group D: Vietnam fight back to pip Chinese Taipei

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Vietnam fight back to pip Chinese Taipei

Yangon: Vietnam came from behind to hold Chinese Taipei to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers Group D match at the MFF Futsal Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

The stalemate meant Vietnam topped the group ahead of Chinese Taipei on goal difference with both teams completing their respective campaigns with seven points.