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Shaikh Salman rallies Asia’s beach soccer contenders to shine in Seychelles

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman rallies Asia’s beach soccer contenders to shine in Seychelles

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has underlined his confidence in Asia’s representatives at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 – the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Oman – to continue the Continent’s proud tradition at the showpiece, which will be held from May 1 to 11, 2025.

Scheduled to take place at the Paradise Arena in Victoria, Mahé island, Asian sides will draw inspiration from past successes having achieved at least a top four finish in the last four consecutive editions.

Thailand 2025 - Facts & Figures

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Thailand 2025 - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The curtains came down on the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 with Islamic Republic of Iran retaining the title with victory over Oman on Sunday.

The Jomtien Beach Arena witnessed high quality action over two weeks and as the sand settles, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures from a truly memorable tournament.

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 - Match Summary - Saudi Arabia v Japan (3rd Place Playoff)

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 - Match Summary - IR Iran v Oman (FINAL)

Proud Hossein hails IR Iran’s history makers

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Proud Hossein hails IR Iran’s history makers

Pattaya: Naderi Hossein was beaming with pride after Islamic Republic of Iran rewrote the history books by retaining the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ title on Sunday.

Iran became the first four-time champions on top of a bit of personal history after their emphatic 8-1 win against Oman in the final as Hossein hailed the immense standard within the squad.

Furusato promises Japan will come back stronger

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Furusato promises Japan will come back stronger

Pattaya: Takeru Furusato admitted to feeling a burden off his shoulders as Japan finished their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™Thailand 2025 campaign with a 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia in the third-place playoff, which secured their place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in May.

Furusato, who mostly played second fiddle to first-choice keeper Yusuke Kawai, also credited Saudi Arabia for keeping Japan on their toes until the final whistle.

Shaikh Salman lauds IR Iran on sealing record fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ triumph

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Shaikh Salman lauds IR Iran on sealing record fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ triumph

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated champions the Islamic Republic of Iran and finalists Oman for their outstanding displays at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025, which drew to a close on Sunday at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya.

The Islamic Republic of Iran secured a landmark fourth crown after defeating rivals Oman 8-1 in a riveting final to emerge as the most successful side in the history of the Continental showpiece.

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Mirshekari scoops MVP, Top Scorer awards

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Mirshekari scoops MVP, Top Scorer awards

Pattaya: Ali Mirshekari was named the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025’s Most Valuable Player after he helped Islamic Republic of Iran win the title with a commanding 8-1 win against Oman in the final on Sunday.

With 12 goals in the tournament, Mirshekari also bagged the Top Scorer award.

Mirjalili anointed Best Goalkeeper

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Mirjalili anointed Best Goalkeeper

Pattaya: Seyedmahdi Mirjalili landed the Best Goalkeeper award after playing a huge role in helping Islamic Republic of Iran win the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Sunday.

Continuing his excellence from 2013, Mirjalili’s goalkeeping qualities received the recognition they deserved, winning the award for the second straight edition.

IR Iran power to record fourth title

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

IR Iran power to record fourth title

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran reigned supreme again at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ after they defended their title with an 8-1 win against Oman in the Thailand 2025 final on Sunday.

It was a historic occasion for Iran as they not only emerged back-to-back champions for the first time but Sunday's triumph puts them ahead of Japan as the only four-time champions.