Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Jeonju: Two-time AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC have confirmed the signing of Barcelona academy graduate Paik Seung-ho.
The 24-year-old, who has played three times for Korea Republic, has joined the reigning K-League champions from German second division side Darmstadt 96, where he has spent the last season-and-a-half.
Paik spent five years at Barcelona’s La Masia academy and played for Barcelona B before joining Peralada and then switching to Girona. He played six times for Girona, including three times in La Liga.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Riyadh: Head coach Herve Renard was delighted after seeing his Saudi Arabia side cruise to a 5-0 win against Palestine in Group D of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Tuesday.
A brace from Saleh Al Shehri and further goals from Yasser Al Shahrani, Fahad Al Muwallad and Salem Al Dawsari at King Saud University Stadium steered the Green Falcons to the top of the group with 11 points from five matches.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Chiba: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu hailed his team after beating Mongolia 14-0 on Tuesday for their biggest-ever qualifying win.
Japan are unbeaten in their Asian Qualifiers Group F campaign for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, leading the standings with 15 points, with Tajikistan five behind.
Japan, who are looking to reach their seventh FIFA World Cup in a row at Qatar in 2022, scored five first-half goals to take complete control of the game against Mongolia.
But the Blue Samurai refused to take their foot off the gas, notching another nine after the break to set a new qualifying record and finish just one goal short of their all-time biggest win.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Debrecen: Qatar shared a 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly match at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary on Tuesday as Felix Sanchez's side brought their European tour to a highly satisfying end.
Playing their third match as an invited team in Group A of the European Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions ended their tour unbeaten after having defeated Luxembourg and Azerbaijan last week.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran were in top form as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Syria in an international friendly match at Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.
It was Syria's second consecutive friendly defeat, having lost 3-1 to Bahrain last Thursday.
Both Iran and Syria used the friendly as preparation for the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, with the second round set to conclude in June.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Riffa: Jordan scored a goal in each half to edge Bahrain 2-1 in an international friendly match at the Bahrain National Stadium on Tuesday.
Bahrain defeated Syria 3-1 last Thursday, while Jordan shared a goalless draw with Oman on March 20 before defeating Lebanon 1-0 last Wednesday.
Tuesday's match was part of both teams preparations for the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, with the second round set to conclude in June.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Three places remain in our All-time AFC Cup XI, with some of Asian football’s most iconic goal scorers to vie for a place in our fans’ dream selection.
Football lovers from every corner of Asia have selected a goalkeeper, three defenders and a four-man midfield in previous weeks, now it’s time to crown the tournament’s greatest ever forwards, with countless worthy contenders to choose from.
With a staggering 344 AFC Cup goals between them, we’ve selected the cream of the crop, including players hailing from Europe, Africa and South America, in our star-studded shortlist, now it’s up to you decide the final make-up of our ultimate team. Study our nominees below, and don’t forget to register your vote at the bottom of the page.