Japan consolidate as Asia’s best

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Japan consolidate as Asia’s best

Kuala Lumpur: Japan strengthened their position as the top side in Asia following the latest updates to the FIFA World Ranking released on Wednesday.

The East Asian nation stayed in 17th spot after playing four matches in the September-October international window where they won against Uruguay, Venezuela and New Zealand as well as drawing with Ecuador.

Player to watch: Musa Al Taamari (Jordan)

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Musa Al Taamari (Jordan)

Kuala Lumpur: Musa Al Taamari played a starring role in Jordan’s historic run at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ and the dynamic forward will once again be expected to lead their challenge at Saudi Arabia 2027.

Blessed with pace, close control and the ability to take on defenders, Al Taamari has developed into one of Asia’s most recognisable attacking players and is a key figure for both club and country.

Donis proud of Green Falcons’ growth

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Donis proud of Green Falcons’ growth

Jeddah: Head coach Georgios Donis praised his players’ commitment and development after Saudi Arabia defeated the United Arab Emirates 2-0 to clinch the Gulf Cup 2026 title on Tuesday.

Early goals from Hammam Al Hammami and Feras Al Brikan secured the hosts’ fourth crown, with Donis delighted at how his side overcame the challenges they had faced throughout the tournament.

Talajic leaves Bahrain

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Talajic leaves Bahrain

Jeddah:  Bahrain Football Association (BFA) and Dragan Talajic parted ways by mutual agreement on Monday following the two-time winners’ early exit from the 27th Gulf Cup.

Talajic, who took charge as head coach in February 2024, guided Bahrain to the Gulf Cup title later that year but saw his side lose all their group stage matches in Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia power to fourth title

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Saudi Arabia power to fourth title

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia clinched their fourth Gulf Cup title after defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-0 in the final at King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday.

Early goals from Hammam Al Hammami and Feras Al Brikan sealed the hosts’ first triumph since 2004 as they completed the tournament without conceding a goal.

Son charts history; Tajikistan edge China PR

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Son charts history; Tajikistan edge China PR

Yongin: Son Heung-min became Korea Republic’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer as the Taeguk Warriors defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in an international friendly on Tuesday.

Son opened the scoring in the sixth minute with his 59th international goal before substitute Oh Se-hun sealed the victory at the hour mark.