Experts discuss way forward at AFC Futsal Technical Workshop 2025

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Experts discuss way forward at AFC Futsal Technical Workshop 2025

Chiba: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Technical Workshop 2025 concluded last Friday, further underlining the Confederation’s commitment to enhancing the fast-growing futsal landscape in Asia.

The workshop brought together some of the Continent’s most renowned experts to refine the syllabus and teaching materials of the acclaimed AFC Futsal Level 3 Coaching Certificate Course.

Providing support comes naturally for Korea Republic’s Kim

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Providing support comes naturally for Korea Republic’s Kim

Jeddah: Korea Republic’s Kim Ji-sung has had a natural affinity for playing in midfield since he was young.

The now 17-year-old is raring to leave his mark at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 in the same manner as he did in the Qualifiers, where he nabbed a hat-trick in his side’s 13-0 win over Maldives and helped them top Group C unbeaten.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad widen lead; Al Sadd go top

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad widen lead; Al Sadd go top

Doha: Al Ittihad had to settle for a draw but still widened their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League following Al Hilal SFC's defeat to Al Nassr Club.

Al Sadd SC took charge of the Qatar Stars League title race as they capitalised on Al Duhail SC suffering a shock loss.
 
There were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Bengaluru make ISL final; Tractor extend lead

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Bengaluru make ISL final; Tractor extend lead

Mumbai: Bengaluru FC qualified for the Indian Super League final while Tractor continued to pull away from their challengers in the Iran Pro League.

There were also ups and downs for the leaders in the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Nepal leagues, so join the-AFC.com as we look at the domestic action across Central and South Asia this past week.

ASEAN Wrap: Five-star Thy powers Lion City Sailors; crucial win for Svay Rieng

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Five-star Thy powers Lion City Sailors; crucial win for Svay Rieng

Kuala Lumpur: Lennart Thy starred with five goals as Lion City Sailors maintained their tight grip on the Singapore Premier League title race.

Western United narrowed the gap to league leaders Auckland FC while Svay Rieng widened their lead in Cambodia.
 
Buriram United extended their lead in Thailand while there were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.
 
The-AFC.com reviews the latest round of action across ASEAN. 

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai rivals deadlocked; Jeonbuk dent Daejeon’s charge; Tai Po pull away

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai rivals deadlocked; Jeonbuk dent Daejeon’s charge; Tai Po pull away

Hong Kong: Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Port remain neck and neck at the top of the Chinese Super League after their derby ended in a draw, while Chengdu Rongcheng moved into third with a convincing win.

Over in Korea Republic, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors handed leaders Daejeon a defeat as Gimcheon Sangmu and FC Seoul kept up the chase. In Japan, Machida Zelvia and Sanfrecce Hiroshima share top spot after a weekend of dramatic results, including a shock loss for defending champions Vissel Kobe.
 
Tai Po strengthened their grip on the Hong Kong Premier League title race with Lee Man narrowing the gap on second-placed Eastern.
 
Join the-AFC.com for your weekly review of the East Asian domestic scene.