4th AFC Grassroots Panel Meeting 2023 focuses on AFC Grassroots Charter expansion

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

4th AFC Grassroots Panel Meeting 2023 focuses on AFC Grassroots Charter expansion

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) further underlined its commitment to elevate grassroots football in Asia when it conducted the 4th AFC Grassroots Panel meeting in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. 

Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh and attended by 12 panel members from 10 Member Associations (MAs), the meeting was an excellent opportunity for grassroots football experts in Asia to exchange ideas and discuss strategies on the many ways to enhance the reach of the beautiful game on the Continent.

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China PR part ways with Shui Qingxia

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

China PR part ways with Shui Qingxia

Beijing: Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Monday the departure of women’s national team head coach Shui Qingxia.

An interim coach will be appointed to oversee China PR’s upcoming two friendly matches in the United States in December.

Lebanon eye historic knockout stage spot

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Lebanon eye historic knockout stage spot

Kuala Lumpur: Denied a place in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ knockout stage by the slimmest of margins, Lebanon are determined to enjoy an extended run at Qatar 2023. 

The West Asian side lost out to Vietnam on the fairplay rule in 2019 and head coach Nikola Jurcevic's mission will be to ensure Lebanon advance past the group stage for the first time in what will be their third participation on the continental stage. 

Second batch of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ tickets go on sale

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Second batch of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ tickets go on sale

Doha: With just under two months to go to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, a second batch of tickets have been made available today to the public.

This was confirmed by the Local Organising Committee (LOC), for Asia’s crown jewel, which takes place between 12 January and 10 February, 2024.

Japan's hopes dashed by Spain

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Japan's hopes dashed by Spain

Surakarta: Marc Guiu was the hero for Spain at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 as the Barcelona star netted a 74th-minute winner to sink a stubborn Japan side in their Round of 16 tie on Monday.

The defeat meant Japan exited at the same stage for the fourth successive tournament while Spain will now face either USA or Germany in the quarter-finals. 

Preview - Group I: Palestine v Australia; Bangladesh v Lebanon

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group I: Palestine v Australia; Bangladesh v Lebanon

Kuwait City: Australia will be confident of a second win on the trot when they play Palestine in Group I of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

Graham Arnold's side opened their campaign with an impressive 7-0 win over Bangladesh, a result which gave them a two-point lead after the Lebanon and Palestine tie ended in a goalless draw.