Ex-Italy skipper Pirlo takes charge of UAE's United FC

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Ex-Italy skipper Pirlo takes charge of UAE's United FC

Dubai: Former Italy captain Andrea Pirlo has been appointed as United FC coach, the Emirati second-tier club announced on Friday.

The ex-AC Milan and Juventus midfielder has signed a two-year deal with the club, also known as Dubai United, who play in the UAE First Division League, one tier below the country's Pro League.

Australia's Jordan Bos joins Feyenoord

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Australia's Jordan Bos joins Feyenoord

Kuala Lumpur: Australia international defender Jordan Bos has joined Dutch side Feyenoord from Westerlo in Belgium, signing a four-year contract with the Eredivisie side.

The 22-year-old, who has played 19 times for the Socceroos since making his debut against Ecuador in March 2023, was unveiled by his new club in Rotterdam on Friday.

Firmino leaves Al Ahli, joins Al Sadd

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Firmino leaves Al Ahli, joins Al Sadd

Jeddah: AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 winners Al Ahli Saudi FC confirmed the departure of forward Roberto Firmino on Wednesday with the Brazilian signing a two-year contract with Qatar's Al Sadd SC.

The 33-year-old captained the Saudi Pro League side during their victory in the continental championship and was named the tournament's best player as the Matthias Jaissle-coached outfit defeated Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the final in Jeddah in May.

Rising star Kim heads to Kaiserslautern

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Rising star Kim heads to Kaiserslautern

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic starlet Kim Ji-soo has moved to German Bundesliga 2 side FC Kaiserslautern on a one-year loan deal.

Kim, 20, has signed from Brentford - having joined the English Premier League side in 2023.

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your Qatar Airways Best Assist

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your Qatar Airways Best Assist

Kuala Lumpur: The third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 came to a conclusion on June 10 with six teams sealing automatic berths to the FIFA World Cup.

Thrilling action across the continent saw 231 goals being scored in 90 matches at a ratio of 2.57 per match with several players being the creative fulcrum behind those goals.

The-AFC.com picks the best assists across the qualification campaign, brought to you by Qatar Airways, and asks you – the fans of Asian football – to vote for your favourite assist.

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan are set for a historic return to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup with the Central Asian side back on the Continental stage for the first time since 2003.

Often viewed as a sleeping giant of women’s football in the region, Uzbekistan are now enjoying the fruits of their labour under the guidance of Lithuanian head coach Kotryna Kulbyte, who has transformed the team’s mentality and playing style since taking over the helm early this year.