Kobe get Takahashi; Lacerda moves to Kawasaki

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Kobe get Takahashi; Lacerda moves to Kawasaki

Kuala Lumpur: Vissel Kobe have secured midfielder Issei Takahashi from JEF United Chiba, while Kawasaki Frontale strengthened their forward line with the signing of Brazilian striker Derik Lacerda.

JEF United, K League clubs Busan IPark and Hwaseong FC and Emirati side Kalba Football Club were also active in the transfer market, completing additions ahead of their respective domestic campaigns.

Group B: Malaysia march on; Myanmar bounce back

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Group B: Malaysia march on; Myanmar bounce back

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia handed Laos a 4-0 defeat in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday as Tan Cheng Hoe’s side completed consecutive victories in Group B of the ASEAN Championship 2026 while Myanmar bounced back from their opening day loss to win 4-1 against the Philippines.

Paulo Josue scored for the second game in a row after a double in the win over Myanmar on Saturday to send the Malaysians on their way to victory with Endrick also on target before an own goal by Viengxay Sidavong and a fine free-kick by substitute Wan Kuzain.

Malaysia lead the standings with six points from their opening two matches and will face second-placed Thailand, who did not play on Tuesday, on Saturday while Laos will take on the Philippines.

Asian Review: Qatar

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Asian Review: Qatar

Kuala Lumpur: It was a FIFA World Cup 2026 of mixed emotions for Qatar as their campaign ended in the group stage.

Having qualified for the global showpiece on merit for the first time, the two-time AFC Asian Cup champions created history as well as heartbreak.

Mahzari joins Al Hilal; Jude seals Port switch

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Mahzari joins Al Hilal; Jude seals Port switch

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal SFC have further strengthened their squad with the signing of Saudi Arabia’s Mohamed Mahzari, while Thailand international Jude Soonsup-Bell has completed a move to Port FC.

Abha Club, AlUla and Qatar SC  were also active in West Asia, with K League sides Hwaseong FC and Gimhae FC 2008 also bolstering their ranks for the second half of the season.

Group A: Singapore stay perfect; roaring start for Indonesia

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Group A: Singapore stay perfect; roaring start for Indonesia

Singapore: Ilhan Fandi and Song Ui-young were on target as Singapore continued their perfect start to the ASEAN Championship 2026 on Monday with a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste in Group A as Indonesia kicked off their campaign with a 5-1 win over Cambodia in Bogor.

Ilhan, who scored his side’s stoppage time winner against the Cambodians on Friday, put Singapore in front with a perfectly placed header four minutes before the interval at Jalan Besar Stadium.

Asian Review: Korea Republic

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Asian Review: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be determined to respond emphatically after enduring a difficult FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.

There were high hopes that Korea Republic - who made the semi-finals of the 2002 edition which they co-hosted with Japan - would enjoy an extended run in North America but it was not to be.