East Asia Wrap: Ulsan win East Coast Derby; Vissel close the gap

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan win East Coast Derby; Vissel close the gap

Hong Kong: There's no stopping defending champions Ulsan Hyundai in Korea Republic as they now enjoy a 16-point lead at the top after defeating second-placed Pohang Steelers 1-0 in the East Coast Derby on Saturday. 

After dropping points against Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo last week, Vissel Kobe bounced back with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Albirex Niigata in Japan on Friday to cut the gap to reigning champions and leaders Yokohama F. Marinos to three points with a game in hand.
 
In China PR, title-chasing Shanghai Shenhua are within three points of frontrunners Shanghai Port while an incredible winning run was ended in Macau and there were also games in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.

Central & West Asia Wrap: Abdish-Ata take charge; Al Shorta suffer shock defeat

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Central & West Asia Wrap: Abdish-Ata take charge; Al Shorta suffer shock defeat

Kant: Abdish-Ata Kant took the lead in the Kyrgyz Republic Premier League, moving a point ahead of FC Alay.

In Iraq, Al Shorta’s lead at the top of the Iraqi Premier League was reduced to four points after a shock defeat.

There were also matches in Uzbekistan, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in Central and West Asia.

Bento takes charge of UAE

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Bento takes charge of UAE

Dubai: United Arab Emirates have unveiled the experienced Paulo Bento as head coach of the men's national team.

The 54-year-old Portuguese takes over from Rodolfo Arruabarrena, after the latter’s contract came to an end last May with UAE impressed with what Bento achieved previously with Portugal and Korea Republic.

Know Your Group A Teams

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Know Your Group A Teams

Auckland: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 kicks off on July 20.

The tournament is set to be a spectacular affair with 32 teams vying for the title.
 
Join us as we take a  detailed look at the Group A cast. 

Annis to lead Philippines' challenge

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Annis to lead Philippines' challenge

Sydney: Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic has named his 23-player squad for the country’s first-ever appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Tahnai Annis captaining the side that will feature in Australia & New Zealand 2023 later this month.

The Filipinas will begin their campaign against Switzerland in Dunedin on July 21 before taking on co-hosts New Zealand in Wellington on July 25 and finishing off their Group A commitments in Auckland against Norway.

PSG sign Lee Kang-in from Mallorca

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

PSG sign Lee Kang-in from Mallorca

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain have signed Korea Republic international Lee Kang-in from Real Mallorca, the Ligue 1 champions announced on Saturday.

The 22-year-old becomes PSG's fourth signing of the close season.

Croatia's Bilic named head coach of Saudi Arabia's Al Fateh

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Croatia's Bilic named head coach of Saudi Arabia's Al Fateh

Riyadh: Former Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has returned to Saudi Arabia as head coach of Al Fateh, the club announced on Saturday.

The 54-year-old is the latest well-known figure to move to the Saudi Pro League after Steven Gerrard took over as Al Ettifaq coach earlier this week.