The world’s only Cup winners: Istiklol overrun Khujand in Super Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The world’s only Cup winners: Istiklol overrun Khujand in Super Cup

Dushanbe: With the world watching, FC Istiklol came from behind to beat FC Khujand 2-1 in the Tajikistan Super Cup at Central Republican Stadium on Saturday.

Khujand, who finished 15 points adrift of Istiklol last season, threatened to cause an upset when they took the lead through a second-minute strike from on-loan FC Bunyodkor forward Sanjar Rikhsiboev, but two goals in two minutes from Manuchehr Dzahlilov and Muhammadjon Rakhimov settled the tie in the Dushanbe club’s favour.

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Teams, star players, coaches: All you need to know about Tajikistan Football League 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teams, star players, coaches: All you need to know about Tajikistan Football League 2020

Dushanbe: Football is in short supply, but despite a series of competition postponements and suspensions around the globe, one Asian nation remains excited for the return of top-flight football this weekend.

Sunday marks the eagerly anticipated return of league action in Tajikistan, which will also host its annual Super Cup on Saturday, with 2019 champions and runners-up FC Istiklol and FC Khujand to clash in the nation’s capital.

Hariss: Johor Darul Ta'zim have the talent, belief to match Asia's best

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hariss: Johor Darul Ta'zim have the talent, belief to match Asia's best

Johor Bahru: The night of May 8, 2019 will live long in the memories of Johor Darul Ta’zim fans as Syafiq Ahmad’s solitary goal saw the Malaysian champions hand reigning AFC Champions League title holders Kashima Antlers a shock 1-0 defeat.

But while that remarkable win over the defending champions was ultimately in vain as JDT missed out on a place in the knockout rounds of the competition, captain Hariss Harun believes it has given the club from southern Malaysia the belief they can compete with anyone in Asia.

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Kuala Lumpur: Over the years a number of Asian players have produced the goods at the FIFA World Cup, lighting up arenas around the globe and providing incredible moments that have gone down in the Continent’s footballing folklore. 

With the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 only days away, we turn back the clock to highlight the achievements of five Asian players who have shone brightest on the global showpiece.

You can tell us who you think is the best Asian player at the FIFA World Cup by voting at the bottom of the article. 

Asian stars continue to rally communities in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian stars continue to rally communities in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan international Nuriddin Davronov, Jordan and Al Wehdat defender Yazan Al Arab as well as Indian women’s national player Dalima Chhibber appear in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain series, which continues to spread the positive message of unity during the current COVID-19 pandemic. 

The #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign has been making waves across the Continent as more Asian icons share the rousing message for people to do their part in abiding by the World Health Organization’s guidelines on staying at home, maintaining personal hygiene and social distancing.

FIFA COVID-19 working group proposes postponements after first meeting

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

FIFA COVID-19 working group proposes postponements after first meeting

Paris: The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020 is among several competitions that will be rescheduled following the first meeting of the FIFA-Confederations working group, which was recently established by the Bureau of the FIFA Council to address the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The working group, which includes the FIFA administration and Secretary Generals and top executives from all confederations, unanimously approved a series of recommendations following its first meeting, which was organised via conference call on Friday.

FIFA thanked the positive contributions and cooperation of all Confederations’ representatives and highlight the spirit of unity, solidarity and mutual understanding which culminated in the adoption of these decisions.

FIFA also reiterated that health must always be the first priority and the main criteria in any decision-making process, especially in these challenging times.

ACL Legends: Saudi Arabia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL Legends: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: In the second part of this series of profiles, we look at five Saudi icons of the AFC Champions League era.

Since the inauguration of the AFC Champions League in 2002-03, Saudi teams have appeared in the final on seven occasions. Along the way, some of the kingdom’s players have created an iconic legacy in the competition.