#ACFutsal Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

#ACFutsal Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 31 teams aiming to appear in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 learnt their opponents following the Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The teams were divided into seven groups of four and one group of three with the Qualifiers to be played on September 20-24, 2025.

The eight group winners and the seven best-ranked runners-up from the Qualifiers will join hosts Indonesia at the 18th edition of the Finals, which is scheduled to commence next January.

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Pioli and Al Nassr part ways

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Pioli and Al Nassr part ways

Riyadh: Al Nassr have parted company with their Italian coach Stefano Pioli, the Saudi side announced on Wednesday.

No official reason was given for the split after only nine months in the post but Pioli's name has been linked with joining Fiorentina for a second spell in charge of the Serie A side.

Preview - Group H: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v CF Pachuca (MEX)

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Preview - Group H: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v CF Pachuca (MEX)

Nashville: Al Hilal SFC need to find the key to unlocking efficiency in front of goal as they go into Thursday’s clash against CF Pachuca still with a chance of reaching the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16.

Back-to-back draws with Real Madrid and FC Salzburg saw the Saudi Arabian side holding their own against their European counterparts but the four-time Asian champions only have one goal to show for their efforts thus far.

Preview - Group G: Wydad AC (MAR) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Preview - Group G: Wydad AC (MAR) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Washington, D.C: With both Wydad AC and Al Ain FC already out of contention in Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, their upcoming clash may be a formality but for head coach Vladimir Ivic, it’s a chance for the UAE side to restore pride and purpose.

Al Ain’s campaign has been a harsh learning experience, having suffered consecutive heavy defeats – 5-0 defeat to Juventus and 6-0 against Manchester City.

Second half strikes send Inter through

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Second half strikes send Inter through

Seattle: Second-half goals by Francesco Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni gave Inter Milan a 2-0 victory against 10-man River Plate at Lumen Field in Seattle, sealing top spot in Group E and a spot in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Inter will now face Group F runners-up Fluminense FC in Charlotte on Monday. CF Monterrey pipped River to second in Group E and will take on Borussia Dortmund in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Monterrey too strong for Urawa

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Monterrey too strong for Urawa

Pasadena: CF Monterrey scored three goals in nine minutes, two of them spectacular, to beat Urawa Red Diamonds and set up a last-16 FIFA Club World Cup 2025 meeting with Borussia Dortmund in Atlanta.

The defeat ended a disappointing campaign for the Japan's Urawa as they bow out with three defeats.

Ulsan fall short against Dortmund

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Ulsan fall short against Dortmund

Cincinnati: A solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD on Wednesday as the Germans secured a place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Dortmund's second straight victory by a one-goal margin, following their 4-3 defeat of Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, allowed them to qualify as winners of Group F.

Fluminense bank point to secure progress

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Fluminense bank point to secure progress

Miami Gardens: Fluminense FC have qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout phase after battling out a tense 0-0 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns FC on Wednesday.

The Brazilian side needed a point to book their place in the last 16 and they successfully shut out Sundowns, who required victory to extend their stay in the USA.

Fluminense have advanced as Group F runners-up, with Borussia Dortmund beating Ulsan HD in the section’s other fixture on Wednesday to secure top spot.

Flamengo top group after stalemate with Los Angeles

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Flamengo top group after stalemate with Los Angeles

Orlando: Brazilian side Flamengo drew 1-1 with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday in a match they entered having already secured top spot in Group D, and now await Bayern Munich in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Los Angeles forward Denis Bouanga threatened to give the MLS side an upset win in their final game of the tournament after a cool finish in the 84th minute, only for Wallace Yan to equalise for Flamengo two minutes later.

Chelsea cruise into knockout stage

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Chelsea cruise into knockout stage

Philadelphia: Chelsea booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunis on Wednesday.

The Londoners, who finished second in Group D behind Brazilian side Flamengo, will now face Benfica Lisbon in the next round on Saturday in Charlotte.