Singapore stop gritty Myanmar, Malaysia shine against Laos

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

Singapore stop gritty Myanmar, Malaysia shine against Laos

Kuala Lumpur: Four-time champions Singapore kicked off their 2022 AFF Cup campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Myanmar on Saturday.

Malaysia, meanwhile, defeated Laos 5-0 in Kuala Lumpur for their second successive win in Group B.

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Indonesia impress, Philippines bounce back

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

Indonesia impress, Philippines bounce back

Jakarta: Indonesia kicked off their bid to win the AFF Cup for the first time with a 2-1 win over Cambodia in Jakarta on Friday.

Group A's second match of the day saw the Philippines bounce back from their opening game loss to beat Brunei Darussalam 5-1 in Manila. 

Thailand recommended as host of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023™

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Thailand recommended as host of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023™

Kuala Lumpur: In addition to the game-changing reforms to the AFC’s club competitions announced earlier today, the AFC Competitions Committee has also approved several other key decisions.

Following the withdrawal of the Bahrain Football Association from hosting the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023™, the Competitions Committee approved the proposal to award the hosting rights of the age group competition to the Football Association of Thailand.

AFC Competitions Committee recommends strategic reforms to elevate Asian club football

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

AFC Competitions Committee recommends strategic reforms to elevate Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee’s commitment to further strengthen Asian club football marked a significant milestone today after it approved several game-changing reforms aimed at heralding a new era of success and unrivalled progress.

In March 2022, the AFC Executive Committee had agreed to establish the Elite Club Competition Task Force at its ninth meeting and the landmark revamp further reinforces the AFC's ambitions, through its Vision and Mission, to stage world-class competitions for its Member Associations (MAs). ).

Qatar 2022: So near yet so far for Japan

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: So near yet so far for Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan came within a penalty shoot-out of reaching the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time at Qatar 2022.

Head coach Hajime Moriyasu had unhesitatingly stated that the last eight stage was his target, with Japan having fallen in the Round of 16 on three previous occasions.
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at how Japan just missed out on reaching their target.

Qatar 2022: Heartbreak but IR Iran show quality

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: Heartbreak but IR Iran show quality

Kuala Lumpur: A spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time may have eluded Islamic Republic of Iran but it was not for the lack of trying.

Iran gave Qatar 2022 their all and despite suffering disappointment, Carlos Queiroz's side won many hearts with their resilience and determination.
 
The-AFC.com revisits Iran's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign.

Qatar 2022: Australia scale new peak

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: Australia scale new peak

Kuala Lumpur: The curtains came down on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday with Argentina lifting the trophy for a third time after a thrilling win over France at the Lusail Stadium.

In masterminding Argentina's triumph, Lionel Messi ensured his trophy cabinet now has the one title that he really craved.

While Messi and Argentina bask in glory, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 also saw Asia's cast making their impact felt in the global showpiece. The-AFC.com revisits the Asian performance, starting with Australia.