Rayan header denies Australia

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Rayan header denies Australia

Townsville: A last minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday.

Rayan headed the ball home in the 95th minute to deny the hosts what would have been only their second win over the South American giants.

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Div 1: Malaysia, Indonesia off to winning starts

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Div 1: Malaysia, Indonesia off to winning starts

Jakarta: Malaysia and Indonesia notched comfortable wins in their respective FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 Group A matches on Thursday.

Malaysia cruised to a 3-0 victory over Bangladesh while Indonesia saw off Singapore 2-0.

AG (M): Uzbekistan, Korea Republic one step closer

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

AG (M): Uzbekistan, Korea Republic one step closer

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan and Korea Republic checked into the Asian Games 2026 men’s football semi-finals after picking up victories in their respective quarter-final clashes on Friday.

Uzbekistan were 3-0 winners against Saudi Arabia while Korea Republic produced a dominant 4-0 win against Vietnam.

AG (W): Four remain in the hunt

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Four remain in the hunt

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women’s football semi-finals in contrasting fashions after the completion of the quarter-finals on Friday.

Tuesday’s semi-final ties will see DPR Korea take on China PR while Japan face off against Korea Republic.

IR Iran, Japan lead Asia in latest World Rankings

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

IR Iran, Japan lead Asia in latest World Rankings

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran continue to lead the way among Asian teams in the latest FIFA Futsal Men’s World Rankings released on Friday.

Japan remained the continent’s highest-ranked side in the women’s standings.

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 1 presented by VISA

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

#ACLTwo - Vote for your Top Goals of Matchday 1 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ delivered plenty of memorable moments, from stunning solo efforts and sublime team moves to dramatic late winners and long-range screamers.

Watch the contenders, pick the goal that impressed you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of Matchday 1.