We were not at our best, says Al Hilal’s Jardim

Sun, 13 Feb, 2022

We were not at our best, says Al Hilal’s Jardim

Abu Dhabi: Al Hilal SFC head coach Leonardo Jardim was left to rue his team's performance after the Asian champions suffered a 4-0 defeat to Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 third-place playoff on Saturday.

Al Hilal finished fourth for the second time in as many FIFA Club World Cup appearances after Qatar 2019, while African champions Al Ahly won bronze for the third time, more than any other club in the competition’s history.

Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam seek early boost ahead of Uzbekistan 2022

Sun, 13 Feb, 2022

Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam seek early boost ahead of Uzbekistan 2022

Phnom Penh: There will be more than just bragging rights at stake in the AFF U23 Championship 2022 in Phnom Penh on February 14-26.

Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, while targeting the title, will use the tournament as preparation for June's AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022, where the continent's best awaits them.

The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 will be held on Thursday.

AFC President hails Asia’s display at the FIFA Club World Cup

Sun, 13 Feb, 2022

AFC President hails Asia’s display at the FIFA Club World Cup

Abu Dhabi: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Asia’s representatives as well as the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAE FA) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for their commendable efforts at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021, which saw Chelsea claim the coveted club crown in Saturday’s final.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC drew plaudits from football fans across the globe after their brave display in the semi-finals where the AFC Champions League 2021 winners were narrowly edged 1-0 by European and eventual champions Chelsea.

Third-Place Playoff: Nine-man Al Hilal fall to Al Ahly

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

Third-Place Playoff: Nine-man Al Hilal fall to Al Ahly

Abu Dhabi: Nine-man Al Hilal SFC ended their FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 campaign in fourth place following a 4-0 defeat against CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly of Egypt at Al Nahyan Stadium on Saturday.

January signing Mohammed Al Owais conceded his first goal in Al Hilal colours just eight minutes into his debut after Tunisian left-back Ali Maaloul whipped a cross into the far post that was met by a header from defender Yasser Ibrahim to give Al Ahly an early lead.

UAE and van Marwijk part ways

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

UAE and van Marwijk part ways

Dubai: The UAE Football Association announced on Saturday the departure of men’s national team head coach Bert van Marwijk and the technical team.

The 69-year-old Dutchman was shown the door with two matches remaining for UAE in the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar. The West Asian side are third in Group A with Islamic Republic of Iran and Korea Republic having already booked their places to the Finals.  

Central Asian futsal’s next generation set to shine at CAFA U19 Championship

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

Central Asian futsal’s next generation set to shine at CAFA U19 Championship

Bishkek: Future stars will emerge as Kyrgyz Republic plays host to Central Asia’s brightest futsal talents at the CAFA U19 Futsal Championship, starting Saturday.

Five teams will battle for regional bragging rights over five Matchdays at Bishkek’s Gazprom Arena, with every CAFA Member Association except for Turkmenistan taking part in the inaugural U19 event.
 
Played on a round-robin basis, the tournament will not only provide a platform for the region’s next generation of senior internationals but deliver competitive preparation for regional and continental competitions to come over the next two years.