Europe Wrap: Asia’s best make their mark

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Daizen Maeda, Australia’s Martin Boyle and Jordan’s Mousa Al Tamari were among the goal scorers and goal-makers lighting up key fixtures across major European competitions.

Japan end 2025 on top

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will end 2025 firmly entrenched as Asia's top side following the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Monday.

Year in Review: AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan emerged champions of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final.

Year in Review: AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025™

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran emerged champions for a record fourth time after defeating Oman in the final of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025™.

Year in Review: AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™

Kuala Lumpur: Australia emerged champions of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™ after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Saudi Arabia in the final.

Karma Dema: I want to open doors for more women in Bhutanese football

Kuala Lumpur: The latest edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s It’s My Game campaign follows the career of Bhutan’s Karma Dema, one of the 20 women coaches selected for the pilot edition of the landmark AFC–Japan Football Association (JFA) Pro Diploma course.