Saudi Arabia 2023: Squads in Numbers

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Saudi Arabia 2023: Squads in Numbers

Jeddah: The FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 kicks off on Tuesday with Al Ittihad playing Auckland City in a first round clash.

As Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad and New Zealand's intensify their preparations, we take a look at the facts and figures from the final squads. 

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Player to Watch: Sunil Chhetri (India)

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Sunil Chhetri (India)

Kuala Lumpur: Even at the grand old age of 39, India captain Sunil Chhetri continues to shoulder the hopes of an entire nation as he remains the talismanic figure of the Indian national team.

The evergreen Bengaluru FC forward first appeared in the AFC Asian Cup™ back in 2011, which was also held in Qatar, and he returns to the Gulf country for his third continental appearance.
 
India’s most capped player and the fourth highest men’s international goalscorer of all time has won numerous accolades for club and country and is once again looking to galvanise his beloved nation at the upcoming quadrennial showpiece.

Moriyasu: Japan must 'deal with anything'

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Moriyasu: Japan must 'deal with anything'

Tokyo: Japan will need to be able to "deal with anything" at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ if they are to win a record fifth title, head coach Hajime Moriyasu has stressed. 

Japan are one of the favourites for the tournament, which kicks off on January 12, after winning their last eight games including away victories over Germany and Turkey.

Al Hilal maintain lead, Al Nassr bounce back

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Al Hilal maintain lead, Al Nassr bounce back

Al Matar: Al Hilal defeated Al Tai 2-1 to maintain their seven-point lead in the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 on Friday.

Al Nassr beat Al Riyadh 4-1 to stay second while defending champions Al Ittihad suffered another setback, going down 3-1 to Damac on Thursday.

Wang Shuang signs for Tottenham

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Wang Shuang signs for Tottenham

London: China PR midfielder Wang Shuang has signed for Tottenham Hotspur, the English club announced on Friday. 

The 28-year old will join Tottenham on January 1 following the expiry of her contract with American side Racing Louisville.

Tottenham said her contract will run until 2026 and Wang Shuang will wear the number 77 for the women's first team.

Latest update on AFC Cup™ 2023/24

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Latest update on AFC Cup™ 2023/24

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been informed by the Palestine Football Association of the withdrawal of its club, Jabal Al Mukaber, from the AFC Cup™ 2023/24, citing force majeure due to the ongoing conflict in Palestine.

As a result, according to Article 5.6 of the AFC Cup 2023/24™ Competition Regulations, all the matches of Jabal Al Mukaber in Group A stand cancelled and considered null and void. All points and goals in those matches shall not be taken into consideration when determining the final rankings in Group A pursuant to Article 8.3 of the Regulations.

AFC eAsian Cup set to debut at #AsianCup2023

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

AFC eAsian Cup set to debut at #AsianCup2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will unveil the inaugural edition of the AFC eAsian Cup, in conjunction with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, from February 1 to 5, 2024.

In an exciting fusion of the traditional and digital, the AFC eAsian Cup marks the Confederation’s first foray into the world of esports, reinforcing its desire to engage further with a new generation of football fans in a cutting-edge celebration of the sport.