Diverse communities unite through football in Chinese Taipei

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Diverse communities unite through football in Chinese Taipei

Chinese Taipei: With the support of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA) collaborated with the Global Worker's Organization (GWO), to hold a Migrant Workers’ World Cup along with other sporting events, from October 15 to November 19, 2022.

The month-long festivities provided workers from various communities with an opportunity to come together to celebrate the spirit of the beautiful game as the world geared up for the greatest show on earth, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. 

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Transform Specialist Medical Centre joins distinguished AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

Transform Specialist Medical Centre joins distinguished AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network

Dubai: The Transform Specialist Medical Centre became the latest addition to the world-class medical centres acknowledged by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

While the event took place on January 12, 2023,  the recognition was originally bestowed upon the Centre in October 2019 with the ceremony scheduled to take place in March 2020.  However, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was postponed to January 2023.

Thailand rejoice; Vietnam’s Park bows out

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Thailand rejoice; Vietnam’s Park bows out

Pathum Thani: Thailand reinforced their credentials as the top team in Southeast Asia after emerging AFF Cup champions for the seventh time on Monday. 

With the decider finely poised after a 2-2 draw in the first leg, Theerathon Bunmathan scored a smashing goal from 20 yards out to secure the win for the War Elephants at the Thammasat Stadium. 

Over 500,000 tickets sold for Australia & New Zealand 2023

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Over 500,000 tickets sold for Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sydney: Fans from more than 120 countries have purchased over 500,000 tickets for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. 

The tournament, set to be played on July 20-August 20, moved past 500,000 ticket sales last week, with the most sought-after match of the tournament being the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

Coaches applaud players after Iraq, Oman set up decider

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Coaches applaud players after Iraq, Oman set up decider

Basra: The head coaches of Iraq and Oman hailed their players after the teams reached the 2023 Gulf Cup final on Monday.

Iraq defeated Qatar 2-1 in their last four tie while Oman dethroned Bahrain with a 1-0 win to advance to Thursday's final.
 
Iraq will be seeking a fourth title while Oman will be looking to complete a hat-trick when the two teams square off at the Basra International Stadium.

Thailand clinch record seventh title

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Thailand clinch record seventh title

Pathum Thani: Thailand clinched the 2022 AFF Cup with a 1-0 victory over Vietnam in the second leg of the final on Monday, winning 3-2 on aggregate to lift the title for a record-extending seventh time.

Skipper Theerathon Bunmathan scored in the 24th minute as outgoing Vietnam head Park Hang-seo was denied the perfect farewell.