Japan's Yamada moves to Celtic

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Japan's Yamada moves to Celtic

Glasgow: Japan international forward Shin Yamada has signed for Scottish Premiership champions Celtic from AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 finalists Kawasaki Frontale.

The 25-year-old, who played 12 times as Kawasaki finished runners-up behind Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC in the continental championship, has signed a four-year deal with the club to become the latest Japanese player to make the move.
 
Yamada becomes the fourth Japanese player currently on the Glasgow-based outfit’s books, joining Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda and Hyato Inamura in the squad.

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Jafari hails IR Iran’s resolve

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Jafari hails IR Iran’s resolve

Amman: Marziyeh Jafari was a proud head coach after Islamic Republic of Iran defied the odds to qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Saturday.

Having lost 3-1 to Lebanon on Matchday Four, only victory against Jordan would see Iran qualify and the team rose to the occasion with a 2-1 triumph to seal a second successive appearance on the continental stage.

IR Iran beat Jordan to confirm ticket

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

IR Iran beat Jordan to confirm ticket

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Jordan 2-1 in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers on Saturday to confirm their ticket to the Finals.

Second half goals from Sara Didar and Negin Zandi meant Iran topped the group on the head-to-head ratio with both teams finishing on nine points. 

Australia 2026 cast finalised

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Australia 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran were the final team to confirm their ticket to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after topping Group A of the Qualifiers on Saturday.

Iran will join 11 other teams for the final draw which will be held in Sydney on July 29.

Lebanon defeat Singapore to sign off in style

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Lebanon defeat Singapore to sign off in style

Amman: Lebanon concluded their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A campaign with a 1-0 win against Singapore on Saturday.

Having started with two defeats, Wael Gharzeddine’s side bounced back to defeat Islamic Republic of Iran on Matchday Three before brushing aside Singapore, who closed their campaign with no points.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will be determined to be title contenders at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Making a return to the continental showpiece for the first time since finishing runners-up in 2010, Ri Song Ho’s squad will be armed with pedigree, tactical discipline and an exciting new generation of talent.