Experts meet in Zurich to discuss coach education

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Experts meet in Zurich to discuss coach education

Zurich: "Anyone can be a coach, but telling someone exactly what they have to do, exactly how to do it and even telling them when to do it, that takes knowledge, experience and education. That’s why it’s very important that we focus on the quality of education."

Those words belong to Arsene Wenger, who knows what he is talking about when it comes to the qualities needed not just to be a coach but to be a good coach. Appointed FIFA Chief of Global Football Development in November 2019, the Frenchman has made high coaching standards one of his priorities. 

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AFC Cup™ 2022 Knockout Stage Draw Finalised

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 Knockout Stage Draw Finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The road to the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final is set following the Knockout Stage Draw conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

First time champions will be crowned with none of the 12 teams in contention having lifted the coveted trophy before.

Vietnam beat Myanmar to set up semi-final showdown with Philippines

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Vietnam beat Myanmar to set up semi-final showdown with Philippines

Manila: Defending champions Vietnam continued their impressive form in the AFF Women’s Championship 2022, defeating Myanmar 4-0 to finish top of Group B at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Wednesday.

The win sets up Vietnam for an exciting battle against hosts Philippines in the semi-finals, with second-placed Myanmar taking on Thailand.

Cambodia ended their campaign on a positive note after seeing off Timor Leste 3-1 to finish third ahead of Laos.

Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina joins Al Nassr

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina joins Al Nassr

Jeddah: Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr Club have signed Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina on a two-year contract.

The 33-year-old shot-stopper has joined from Napoli following the expiry of his contract with the Italian Serie A side. 

Ospina is Al Nassr's second signing of the summer after Ivorian left-back Ghislain Konan and is expected feature in the AFC Champions League™ 2023 following the club's third-place finish in the 2021-22 Saudi Pro League season. 

Son, Kane lead 6-3 Spurs win to delight Korea Republic fans

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Son, Kane lead 6-3 Spurs win to delight Korea Republic fans

Seoul: Local hero Son Heung-min delighted his Korea Republic fans by scoring twice as Tottenham Hotspur beat a K-League select team 6-3 in a wildly entertaining pre-season friendly in Seoul on Wednesday.

The English Premier League Golden Boot winner Son and Harry Kane, who bagged two goals, both appeared just for the second half as manager Antonio Conte gave his full squad a run out in their first preseason match.

Ngah Wanja: It would be a dream to lift the AFC Cup™ with Kedah

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

Ngah Wanja: It would be a dream to lift the AFC Cup™ with Kedah

Alor Star: Ronald Ngah Wanja has admitted that Kedah Darul Aman have allowed themselves to dream about winning the AFC Cup™ 2022 but insists the Malaysian side's immediate focus in only on the ASEAN Zonal Semi-final against PSM Makassar of Indonesia.

Having not played in the AFC Cup since reaching the Round of 16 in 2009, Kedah made a long-awaited return this year, with Cameroonian Ngah Wanja among their big-name signings ahead of the competition after joining from Jordanian side Al Salt.