Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong has joined Korea Republic club Incheon United on loan.
The K League 1 club said Cong Phuong agreed to a one-year loan deal and will join Incheon from Vietnamese side Hoang Anh Gia Lai.
Cong Phuong has been one of the key players for the Vietnamese national football team led by head coach Park Hang-seo.
The 24-year-old helped Vietnam win the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup and reach the quarter-finals at the recent AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. He scored two goals in five matches at the AFC Asian Cup.
Cong Phuong will be the second Vietnamese to play in the K League 1 after Luong Xuan Truong, who had loan stints with Incheon and Gangwon FC from 2016 to 2017.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Jeddah: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has decided not to renew head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi’s contract.
SAFF's has given its Technical Committee the mandate to hire a new national head coach.
The SAFF said in a statement: “The board has entrusted during its meeting on Monday, the Technical Committee to take over the choice of the next coach of the Saudi National Team, according to the standards to suit the needs of the coming period.
“The Board reviewed the governance system, the organisational structure, the tasks and responsibilities of the standing and judicial committees and the working mechanisms therein, in order to raise the level of the efficiency and quality of performance in its work.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Nguyen Quang Hai's goal against Yemen has been picked by fans as the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019's best goal.
Nguyen, who was one of the revelations of UAE 2019, struck his sublime free-kick in the 38th minute of the Group D match against Yemen, which Vietnam won 2-0 to seal a place in the knockout stage.
It was also voted as the best goal of the group stage while teammate Nguyen Cong Phuong's effort against Jordan received the highest number of votes for the Round of 16.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bogota: Carlos Queiroz was named head coach of Colombia on Thursday, the country's football federation (FCF) said, replacing Argentine Jose Pekerman who left the post in September.
Queiroz's appointment had long been expected but Colombia had to wait until the end of the recently-concluded AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 for the Portuguese's contract with Islamic Republic of Iran to run out.
He has signed a four-year contract and his first major task will be to lead Colombia at the June-July Copa America in Brazil.
He said his aim would be to "look after the proud history and the reputation Colombia has today in the world".
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran remain as the Continent's highest ranked team while AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 champions Qatar moved up 38 spots in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.
Qatar improved to 55th, just missing out on their best ever FIFA World Ranking of 53.
Japan, whose bid for a fifth AFC Asian Cup title was thwarted by Qatar in the final, also saw a surge in their ranking as they improved by 23 spots to 27 to sit behind Iran, who improved by seven to move up to 22.
Qatar's improvement was expected as six of the seven teams they defeated en route to winning the AFC Asian Cup title were recorded against sides who were ranked higher than the Maroons going into UAE 2019.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez has said Qatar's AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 triumph should not come as a surprise as it is the result of a systematic development programme.
Qatar, having never advanced beyond the quarter-finals in their previous appearances in the Continental showpiece, were a revelation in UAE 2019 as Felix Sanchez's team recorded seven wins to emerge champions on February 1.
Four of the seven wins were recorded against former AFC Asian Cup winners - Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Korea Republic and Japan - and Xavi said it was just reward for the efforts the Qatar Football Association (QFA) had put in preparing the team.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Pim Verbeek has not only stepped down as the head coach of the Oman national team but has also announced his retirement.
The Oman Football Association announced Dutchman Verbeek's decision on its social media channels late on Wednesday.
Assistant coach Muhanna Said will be the stand-in coach until a suitable candidate is found, added the Oman FA.
www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/video/afc_asian_cup_uae_2019_its_my_game.html
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: After the biggest ever edition of the AFC Asian Cup comes to a close, we look back at some of the best goals of UAE 2019, and ask you to pick your favourite in our poll at the end.
In a memorable and historic AFC Asian Cup campaign, we saw some great games and super strikes. From fantastic free-kicks to sumptuous volleys and brilliant curlers, UAE 2019 really did have the lot. Here are our selected 10 for you to review and judge which is your best.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: After 51 games and a record 130 goals, the AFC Asian Cup has been run and won for another four years, with Qatar making history by winning the title for the first time.
With the ink still drying on another memorable chapter in the competition's proud history, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the notable numbers and statistical highlights of the 17th edition of Asia's biggest football tournament.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Doha: Qatar's victorious AFC Asian Cup football team returned home to Doha to a rapturous welcome on Saturday, greeted by the country's Ruler and hundreds of thousands of fans.
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani -- who happily high-fived children while waiting for the team to arrive -- met the players as they landed to kick-start a second straight night of celebrations in Doha.
"I am very happy to see the people celebrating with us, we realise how big what we did is," said coach Felix Sanchez.
"When you win a trophy like that you feel very proud, to see that the hard work sometimes gives you the reward."
www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/photo/fans_light_up_uae_2019.html
Fans light up UAE 2019
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong has joined Korea Republic club Incheon United on loan.
The K League 1 club said Cong Phuong agreed to a one-year loan deal and will join Incheon from Vietnamese side Hoang Anh Gia Lai.
Cong Phuong has been one of the key players for the Vietnamese national football team led by head coach Park Hang-seo.
The 24-year-old helped Vietnam win the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup and reach the quarter-finals at the recent AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. He scored two goals in five matches at the AFC Asian Cup.
Cong Phuong will be the second Vietnamese to play in the K League 1 after Luong Xuan Truong, who had loan stints with Incheon and Gangwon FC from 2016 to 2017.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Jeddah: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has decided not to renew head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi’s contract.
SAFF's has given its Technical Committee the mandate to hire a new national head coach.
The SAFF said in a statement: “The board has entrusted during its meeting on Monday, the Technical Committee to take over the choice of the next coach of the Saudi National Team, according to the standards to suit the needs of the coming period.
“The Board reviewed the governance system, the organisational structure, the tasks and responsibilities of the standing and judicial committees and the working mechanisms therein, in order to raise the level of the efficiency and quality of performance in its work.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Nguyen Quang Hai's goal against Yemen has been picked by fans as the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019's best goal.
Nguyen, who was one of the revelations of UAE 2019, struck his sublime free-kick in the 38th minute of the Group D match against Yemen, which Vietnam won 2-0 to seal a place in the knockout stage.
It was also voted as the best goal of the group stage while teammate Nguyen Cong Phuong's effort against Jordan received the highest number of votes for the Round of 16.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bogota: Carlos Queiroz was named head coach of Colombia on Thursday, the country's football federation (FCF) said, replacing Argentine Jose Pekerman who left the post in September.
Queiroz's appointment had long been expected but Colombia had to wait until the end of the recently-concluded AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 for the Portuguese's contract with Islamic Republic of Iran to run out.
He has signed a four-year contract and his first major task will be to lead Colombia at the June-July Copa America in Brazil.
He said his aim would be to "look after the proud history and the reputation Colombia has today in the world".
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran remain as the Continent's highest ranked team while AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 champions Qatar moved up 38 spots in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.
Qatar improved to 55th, just missing out on their best ever FIFA World Ranking of 53.
Japan, whose bid for a fifth AFC Asian Cup title was thwarted by Qatar in the final, also saw a surge in their ranking as they improved by 23 spots to 27 to sit behind Iran, who improved by seven to move up to 22.
Qatar's improvement was expected as six of the seven teams they defeated en route to winning the AFC Asian Cup title were recorded against sides who were ranked higher than the Maroons going into UAE 2019.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez has said Qatar's AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 triumph should not come as a surprise as it is the result of a systematic development programme.
Qatar, having never advanced beyond the quarter-finals in their previous appearances in the Continental showpiece, were a revelation in UAE 2019 as Felix Sanchez's team recorded seven wins to emerge champions on February 1.
Four of the seven wins were recorded against former AFC Asian Cup winners - Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Korea Republic and Japan - and Xavi said it was just reward for the efforts the Qatar Football Association (QFA) had put in preparing the team.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Pim Verbeek has not only stepped down as the head coach of the Oman national team but has also announced his retirement.
The Oman Football Association announced Dutchman Verbeek's decision on its social media channels late on Wednesday.
Assistant coach Muhanna Said will be the stand-in coach until a suitable candidate is found, added the Oman FA.
www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/video/afc_asian_cup_uae_2019_its_my_game.html
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: After the biggest ever edition of the AFC Asian Cup comes to a close, we look back at some of the best goals of UAE 2019, and ask you to pick your favourite in our poll at the end.
In a memorable and historic AFC Asian Cup campaign, we saw some great games and super strikes. From fantastic free-kicks to sumptuous volleys and brilliant curlers, UAE 2019 really did have the lot. Here are our selected 10 for you to review and judge which is your best.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: After 51 games and a record 130 goals, the AFC Asian Cup has been run and won for another four years, with Qatar making history by winning the title for the first time.
With the ink still drying on another memorable chapter in the competition's proud history, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the notable numbers and statistical highlights of the 17th edition of Asia's biggest football tournament.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Doha: Qatar's victorious AFC Asian Cup football team returned home to Doha to a rapturous welcome on Saturday, greeted by the country's Ruler and hundreds of thousands of fans.
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani -- who happily high-fived children while waiting for the team to arrive -- met the players as they landed to kick-start a second straight night of celebrations in Doha.
"I am very happy to see the people celebrating with us, we realise how big what we did is," said coach Felix Sanchez.
"When you win a trophy like that you feel very proud, to see that the hard work sometimes gives you the reward."
www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/photo/fans_light_up_uae_2019.html
Fans light up UAE 2019
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong has joined Korea Republic club Incheon United on loan.
The K League 1 club said Cong Phuong agreed to a one-year loan deal and will join Incheon from Vietnamese side Hoang Anh Gia Lai.
Cong Phuong has been one of the key players for the Vietnamese national football team led by head coach Park Hang-seo.
The 24-year-old helped Vietnam win the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup and reach the quarter-finals at the recent AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. He scored two goals in five matches at the AFC Asian Cup.
Cong Phuong will be the second Vietnamese to play in the K League 1 after Luong Xuan Truong, who had loan stints with Incheon and Gangwon FC from 2016 to 2017.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Jeddah: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has decided not to renew head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi’s contract.
SAFF's has given its Technical Committee the mandate to hire a new national head coach.
The SAFF said in a statement: “The board has entrusted during its meeting on Monday, the Technical Committee to take over the choice of the next coach of the Saudi National Team, according to the standards to suit the needs of the coming period.
“The Board reviewed the governance system, the organisational structure, the tasks and responsibilities of the standing and judicial committees and the working mechanisms therein, in order to raise the level of the efficiency and quality of performance in its work.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Nguyen Quang Hai's goal against Yemen has been picked by fans as the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019's best goal.
Nguyen, who was one of the revelations of UAE 2019, struck his sublime free-kick in the 38th minute of the Group D match against Yemen, which Vietnam won 2-0 to seal a place in the knockout stage.
It was also voted as the best goal of the group stage while teammate Nguyen Cong Phuong's effort against Jordan received the highest number of votes for the Round of 16.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bogota: Carlos Queiroz was named head coach of Colombia on Thursday, the country's football federation (FCF) said, replacing Argentine Jose Pekerman who left the post in September.
Queiroz's appointment had long been expected but Colombia had to wait until the end of the recently-concluded AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 for the Portuguese's contract with Islamic Republic of Iran to run out.
He has signed a four-year contract and his first major task will be to lead Colombia at the June-July Copa America in Brazil.
He said his aim would be to "look after the proud history and the reputation Colombia has today in the world".
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran remain as the Continent's highest ranked team while AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 champions Qatar moved up 38 spots in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.
Qatar improved to 55th, just missing out on their best ever FIFA World Ranking of 53.
Japan, whose bid for a fifth AFC Asian Cup title was thwarted by Qatar in the final, also saw a surge in their ranking as they improved by 23 spots to 27 to sit behind Iran, who improved by seven to move up to 22.
Qatar's improvement was expected as six of the seven teams they defeated en route to winning the AFC Asian Cup title were recorded against sides who were ranked higher than the Maroons going into UAE 2019.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez has said Qatar's AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 triumph should not come as a surprise as it is the result of a systematic development programme.
Qatar, having never advanced beyond the quarter-finals in their previous appearances in the Continental showpiece, were a revelation in UAE 2019 as Felix Sanchez's team recorded seven wins to emerge champions on February 1.
Four of the seven wins were recorded against former AFC Asian Cup winners - Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Korea Republic and Japan - and Xavi said it was just reward for the efforts the Qatar Football Association (QFA) had put in preparing the team.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Pim Verbeek has not only stepped down as the head coach of the Oman national team but has also announced his retirement.
The Oman Football Association announced Dutchman Verbeek's decision on its social media channels late on Wednesday.
Assistant coach Muhanna Said will be the stand-in coach until a suitable candidate is found, added the Oman FA.
www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/video/afc_asian_cup_uae_2019_its_my_game.html
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: After the biggest ever edition of the AFC Asian Cup comes to a close, we look back at some of the best goals of UAE 2019, and ask you to pick your favourite in our poll at the end.
In a memorable and historic AFC Asian Cup campaign, we saw some great games and super strikes. From fantastic free-kicks to sumptuous volleys and brilliant curlers, UAE 2019 really did have the lot. Here are our selected 10 for you to review and judge which is your best.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: After 51 games and a record 130 goals, the AFC Asian Cup has been run and won for another four years, with Qatar making history by winning the title for the first time.
With the ink still drying on another memorable chapter in the competition's proud history, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the notable numbers and statistical highlights of the 17th edition of Asia's biggest football tournament.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Doha: Qatar's victorious AFC Asian Cup football team returned home to Doha to a rapturous welcome on Saturday, greeted by the country's Ruler and hundreds of thousands of fans.
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani -- who happily high-fived children while waiting for the team to arrive -- met the players as they landed to kick-start a second straight night of celebrations in Doha.
"I am very happy to see the people celebrating with us, we realise how big what we did is," said coach Felix Sanchez.
"When you win a trophy like that you feel very proud, to see that the hard work sometimes gives you the reward."
www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/photo/fans_light_up_uae_2019.html
Fans light up UAE 2019