Excitement builds ahead of AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 -Invitational Tournament

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Excitement builds ahead of AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 -Invitational Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the pinnacle of women's club football as eight champions from as many Member Associations prepare to vie for continental supremacy in the AFC Women's Club Championship™ 2023 - Invitational Tournament, which kicks off for one last time on Monday.

With a record number of teams participating in the competition, the 2023 edition will pave the way for the start of a new chapter in the Confederation’s efforts in enhancing the women’s game as it ushers the commencement of the AFC Women’s Champions League from the 2024/25 season. 

Saudi Arabia at the AFC Asian Cup™

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Saudi Arabia at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia will be on a mission to end a long wait at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Drawn in Group F, the three-time AFC Asian Cup champions have Thailand, Kyrgyz Republic and Oman for company.

Al Hilal's Neymar to undergo surgery

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Al Hilal's Neymar to undergo surgery

Brasilia: Neymar will undergo surgery on Thursday in his native Brazil after tearing a ligament and meniscus in his left knee during a national team match last month, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old, who joined Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal SFC from Paris Saint-Germain in August, will be operated on at Mater Dei hospital in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte by national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, CBF said in its statement.

AFC Player of the Year 2022 Salem Al Dawsari sets eyes on AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

AFC Player of the Year 2022 Salem Al Dawsari sets eyes on AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Doha: Salem Al Dawsari’s phenomenal performance in the 2022 season received a fitting recognition when the prestigious accolade of the AFC Player of the Year 2022 was bestowed upon him on Tuesday at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 in Qatari capital. 

For the talismanic Saudi Arabian, who boasts of a season studded with moments such as scoring against Argentina and Mexico at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and equalling the legendary Sami Al Jaber's record of three FIFA World Cup goals for the Green Falcons, this is just the beginning. 

Asian Qualifiers: Round 3 cast confirmed

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Asian Qualifiers: Round 3 cast confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan joined group winners Australia, DPR Korea and Japan in advancing to Round 3 of the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Asian Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Uzbekistan defeated India 3-0 in their final Group C tie to finish as the best-ranked runners-up ahead of Philippines and Korea Republic.