Son and Tottenham to part ways

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Son and Tottenham to part ways

Seoul: Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said on Saturday that he intends to leave the club this summer after a decade in north London.

The 33-year-old attacker joined the Premier League side from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and went on to play more than 450 times for Spurs.
 
In May he lifted the Europa League trophy but he had a difficult season overall by his high standards and struggled with injury.

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#AsianQualifiers – Vote for your Goal of the Round by Visa

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

#AsianQualifiers – Vote for your Goal of the Round by Visa

Kuala Lumpur: The third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 produced plenty of drama and unforgettable moments, but nothing captures the imagination of fans quite like the goals. 

From some brilliant team moves to stunning individual efforts, we have shortlisted 18 spectacular goals from the qualifiers and it’s your turn now to vote for your Goal of the Round – presented by Visa – to crown the winner from the third round.  

Japan boss Nielsen wants Nadeshiko to improve tournament craft

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Japan boss Nielsen wants Nadeshiko to improve tournament craft

Sydney: Japan head coach Nils Nielsen will be looking for his Nadeshiko team to improve their ability to secure positive results at major tournaments as the former champions attempt to reclaim the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title in Australia next year.

Nielsen’s team were drawn to face Vietnam, India and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ at the Official Draw in Sydney on Tuesday ahead of their latest attempt to win the title for the first time since 2018.

#WAC2026 - Group stage matches to look out for

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

#WAC2026 - Group stage matches to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Draw has left fans in anticipation as the three groups are set for some thrilling battles.

With the top two sides from each group and two best third-placed teams to advance to the knockout stage, the 12 teams have no room for error when the action kicks off on March 1, 2026.

The-AFC.com highlights several matches which could determine progress or heartbreak.

Kim Pan-gon to leave Ulsan HD

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Kim Pan-gon to leave Ulsan HD

Kuala Lumpur: Ulsan HD have confirmed K League-winning head coach Kim Pan-gon will stand down from his role at the team’s helm after this weekend’s meeting with Suwon FC.

The former Malaysia and Hong Kong, China head coach led the club to the domestic title last season after replacing Hong Myung-bo, who quit in July to return to the Korea Republic national team.

Jamil to chart India's progress

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Jamil to chart India's progress

Kuala Lumpur: Khalid Jamil has been appointed as head coach of the men's national team, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced.

Jamil - whose most recent team was Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC - is the first Indian to lead the men's national team since Savio Medeira in 2011-12.