Firmino joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Firmino joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Paris: Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino became the latest high-profile player to complete a move to Saudi Arabia, signing for Al Ahli on Tuesday after his contract with Premier League giants Liverpool expired.

The 31-year-old left Liverpool after eight seasons at Anfield, during which time he scored 111 goals in 362 appearances and won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.

Gerrard takes charge of Al Ettifaq

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Gerrard takes charge of Al Ettifaq

Riyadh: Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been appointed as the head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq.

The 43-year-old's appointment comes after being out of the game since leaving English Premier League side Aston Villa last October.

Tuyet Dung, Huynh Nhu to lead Vietnam's debut campaign

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Tuyet Dung, Huynh Nhu to lead Vietnam's debut campaign

Hanoi: Vietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung has finalised his squad of 23 players for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, their first ever appearance at the Finals.

Duc Chung will be counting on the presence of two long-serving stalwarts of Vietnam women’s football in midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung and record goalscorer forward Huynh Nhu to lead the team in their Group E challenge.

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has selected Lydia Williams and Clare Polkinghorne as well as injured duo Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy in his 23-player squad for the Matildas’ co-hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 later this month.

Williams and Polkinghorne have become the first Australian players – male or female – to be selected for a fifth FIFA World Cup while Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will captain the team at what will be her fourth Finals.

Injured Jean-Francois out as France name squad

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Injured Jean-Francois out as France name squad

Clairefontaine-En-Yvelines: Midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois has been ruled out injured as France named their 23 players for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-German's Jean-Francois, has three caps for France, but had been struggling for several weeks with an adductor problem.

India edge Kuwait on penalties to secure ninth title

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

India edge Kuwait on penalties to secure ninth title

Bengaluru: India defeated Kuwait 5-4 on penalties to lift the 2023 SAFF Championship title at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.

The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes with Kuwait having taken the lead in the 14th minute through Shabib Al Khaldi with India equalising seven minutes before the break through Lallianzuala Chhangte.

With both teams tied 4-4 after five spot-kicks each, Mahesh Naorem scored the first sudden-death penalty with goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu then saving Khaled Hajiah's effort to secure a record extending ninth title for India. 

Thailand 2023: Facts & Figures

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Thailand 2023: Facts & Figures

Pathum Thani: After 31 AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 matches, Japan were crowned champions following their 3-0 defeat of Korea Republic in the final on Sunday.

As the dust settles on an immensely successful competition featuring the continent's brightest talents, the-AFC.com highlights some of the facts and figures that stood out from Thailand 2023.