Chelsea survive Palmeiras fightback to advance

Philadelphia: A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.

Fluminense end Al Hilal's run

Orlando: Substitute Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil's Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

#AWCL Preliminary Stage draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The hopefuls learnt their journey to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Preliminary Stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Qualifiers - Preview: MD5

Kuala Lumpur: An additional six spots will be filled on Matchday Five of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers on Saturday.

We always believed we could do it, says Bangladesh’s Khandaker

Yangon: Bangladesh will join the elite of women’s football in Asia after achieving a historic first by reaching the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ thanks to a 2-1 win against Myanmar on Wednesday.

Kulbyte focused on Nepal

Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Kotryna Kulbyte praised her team’s commanding 7-0 victory against Laos in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group F match on Wednesday.

Nirmala relishing Thailand test after breaking goalscoring duck

Chiang Mai: Nirmala Devi was all smiles after scoring her first international goal, helping India cruise to a 5-0 win over Iraq in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Wednesday.

Ki joins Pohang

Seoul: Pohang Steelers have announced the signing of former Korea Republic international midfielder Ki Sung-yueng on a free transfer on Thursday ahead of the K League 1 club’s involvement in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26.

Matildas' defender Carpenter leaves Lyon for Chelsea

Lyon: Australia's right-back Ellie Carpenter has left Lyon to join Chelsea, the English champions announced on Wednesday.