Pioli and Al Nassr part ways

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Pioli and Al Nassr part ways

Riyadh: Al Nassr have parted company with their Italian coach Stefano Pioli, the Saudi side announced on Wednesday.

No official reason was given for the split after only nine months in the post but Pioli's name has been linked with joining Fiorentina for a second spell in charge of the Serie A side.

Second half strikes send Inter through

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Second half strikes send Inter through

Seattle: Second-half goals by Francesco Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni gave Inter Milan a 2-0 victory against 10-man River Plate at Lumen Field in Seattle, sealing top spot in Group E and a spot in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Inter will now face Group F runners-up Fluminense FC in Charlotte on Monday. CF Monterrey pipped River to second in Group E and will take on Borussia Dortmund in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Monterrey too strong for Urawa

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Monterrey too strong for Urawa

Pasadena: CF Monterrey scored three goals in nine minutes, two of them spectacular, to beat Urawa Red Diamonds and set up a last-16 FIFA Club World Cup 2025 meeting with Borussia Dortmund in Atlanta.

The defeat ended a disappointing campaign for the Japan's Urawa as they bow out with three defeats.

Ulsan fall short against Dortmund

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Ulsan fall short against Dortmund

Cincinnati: A solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD on Wednesday as the Germans secured a place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Dortmund's second straight victory by a one-goal margin, following their 4-3 defeat of Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, allowed them to qualify as winners of Group F.

Fluminense bank point to secure progress

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Fluminense bank point to secure progress

Miami Gardens: ​​Fluminense FC have qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout phase after battling out a tense 0-0 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns FC on Wednesday.

The Brazilian side needed a point to book their place in the last 16 and they successfully shut out Sundowns, who required victory to extend their stay in the USA. 

Fluminense have advanced as Group F runners-up, with Borussia Dortmund beating Ulsan HD in the section’s other fixture on Wednesday to secure top spot.

Munoz takes charge of Johor Darul Ta'zim

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Munoz takes charge of Johor Darul Ta'zim

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Football Club have appointed Xisco Munoz as their head coach.

The Spaniard replaces Argentinian Hector Bidoglio, who stepped down two weeks ago.

Inzaghi takes charge of Al Hilal

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Inzaghi takes charge of Al Hilal

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC have announced the appointment of Simone Inzaghi as head coach.

Al Hilal said the Italian tactician has signed a two-year contract and will be in charge of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign.

Vote for your NEOM Future Stars of the Season

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Vote for your NEOM Future Stars of the Season

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 not only crowned first time winners in Al Ahli Saudi FC but also showcased a new generation of footballers who put in some game-changing displays to make their mark on Asia’s premier club competition. 

So now it’s time for you, the fans, to celebrate the future of Asian football by voting for your NEOM Future Stars of the Season. We've shortlisted 10 players who lit up the competition and your vote will now decide who was the season’s standout youngster.  

Galtier leaves Al Duhail

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Galtier leaves Al Duhail

Doha: Christophe Galtier has stepped down as Al Duhail SC head coach, the club announced on Wednesday.

The Frenchman guided Al Duhail to a second-place finish in the Qatar Stars League behind Al Sadd SC, who also defeated them in the Qatar Cup final.