Renard steps down as Saudi Arabia head coach

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Renard steps down as Saudi Arabia head coach

Riyadh: Herve Renard has resigned as Saudi Arabia head coach, the country's football federation announced on Tuesday.

Frenchman Renard, 54, took the Green Falcons to a memorable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group stage victory over Argentina in November.

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Australia, Japan, Korea Republic suffer narrow defeats

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

Australia, Japan, Korea Republic suffer narrow defeats

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay while Japan and Australia also lost by the same scoreline to Colombia and Ecuador respectively as the trio were beaten by South American opposition in Tuesday’s international friendlies.

Malaysia, meanwhile, defeated Hong Kong 2-0, Bangladesh fell 1-0 to Seychelles, Nepal scored a last gasp equaliser to force a 1-1 draw against Bhutan as did Indonesia in a 2-2 stalemate with Burundi. 

Europe Wrap: Foord bags brace in Arsenal’s derby win; Kumagai’s Bayern go top

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Europe Wrap: Foord bags brace in Arsenal’s derby win; Kumagai’s Bayern go top

Kuala Lumpur: Australia winger Caitlin Foord’s incredible goalscoring record against Tottenham Hotspur continued after she scored a double in Arsenal’s 5-1 win over their North London rivals in England’s Women’s Super League on Saturday. 

In Germany, Japan international Saki Kumagai starred for Bayern Munich as they edged Wolfsburg 1-0 in a top-of-the-table clash and assumed the lead in the women’s top flight – just days after she helped them defeat Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals. 

In Cyprus, India attacker Manisha Kalyan’s Apollon Ladies emerged league champions without dropping a point while Chelsea loanee Maika Hamano marked her league debut for Hammarby with a victory in Sweden, so join the-AFC.com as we look at how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Hosseinabadi hails IR Iran’s determination, focus

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Hosseinabadi hails IR Iran’s determination, focus

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Japan in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday with a focused and determined approach, according to head coach Ali Naderi Hosseinabadi.

Iran put on a flawless display as they dominated the match from start to finish against a previously undefeated Japanese team at the Jomtien Beach Arena, with the Central Asian side cruising to a 6-0 win for a record-equalling third title.. 

Hosseinabadi praised his players for putting on their best performance and attributed their success to the hard work in training.

Japan’s Tabata vows to wrest back crown

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Japan’s Tabata vows to wrest back crown

Pattaya: Head coach Teruki Tabata has promised to win the title back for Japan following their painful 6-0 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday.

Japan’s quest to win a record-extending fourth title was derailed by an inspired Iranian side at the Jomtien Beach Arena.

The three-time champions had been flawless until the final where they were outplayed by Iran, which Tabata says was really upsetting.

Hilal: Oman’s strong mentality secured win against UAE

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Hilal: Oman’s strong mentality secured win against UAE

Pattaya: Oman head coach Talib Hilal believes his players' determination paved the way for a 4-2 win over United Arab Emirates in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 third place playoff on Sunday.

Oman came back from a goal down to defeat UAE with Hilal saying that his team worked hard for the result.