Australia, Japan stumble in friendlies

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Australia, Japan stumble in friendlies

Kuala Lumpur: Australia fell to a 3-0 defeat against England in an international friendly in Derby on Tuesday.

Japan also found Norway too strong, with the European side registering a 2-0 win.

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#ACFutsal contenders set for Final Draw

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

#ACFutsal contenders set for Final Draw

Kuala Lumpur: The Group Stage battles for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 will be decided on November 5 (Wednesday) in Jakarta during the Final Draw, which begins at 3pm (GMT+8).

To be held at the MNC Conference Hall, the ceremony will determine the four groups for the 18th edition of the Finals, which features 16 teams and takes place from January 27 to February 7, 2026.

Know your team: Korea Republic

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic are counting on detailed preparations to ensure a good showing at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Since qualifying for the tournament by reaching the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025, meticulous preparations have been made by head coach Back Ki-tae and his coaching staff as the East Asian side target a successful tournament.

R16: DPR Korea cruise into q-finals

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

R16: DPR Korea cruise into q-finals

Rabat: Defending champions DPR Korea romped to a 6-1 victory against Morocco in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

Yu Jong Hyang led the charge with a brilliant brace as the three-time winners set up a quarter-final clash against either Japan or Colombia.

Group B: Kuwait SC (KUW) 1-1 Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Group B: Kuwait SC (KUW) 1-1 Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Sulaibikhat: Kuwait SC and Al Seeb Club settled for a 1-1 stalemate in their AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group B tie on Tuesday.

The result means the chase for the automatic qualifying spot from the group remains wide open with Kuwait SC and Al Seeb on four points and Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC one adrift.

R16: China PR's run ended by Brazil

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

R16: China PR's run ended by Brazil

Sale: China PR had to concede to Brazil's superiority as the East Asian side suffered a 3-0 defeat in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

It was China PR's first appearance in the knockout stage but Brazil were simply too strong on the night.