#AsianQualifiers – Vote for your Goal of the Round by Visa

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

#AsianQualifiers – Vote for your Goal of the Round by Visa

Kuala Lumpur: The third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 produced plenty of drama and unforgettable moments, but nothing captures the imagination of fans quite like the goals. 

From some brilliant team moves to stunning individual efforts, we have shortlisted 18 spectacular goals from the qualifiers and it’s your turn now to vote for your Goal of the Round – presented by Visa – to crown the winner from the third round.  

Kapadze: Uzbekistan’s aim is to continue creating history

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Kapadze: Uzbekistan’s aim is to continue creating history

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan football has been breaking new grounds in recent years, achieving historic feats with Timur Kapadze synonymous with the incredible achievements.

The head coach led the Under-23 side to their first-ever Olympic participation at Paris 2024 and most recently, took the national team to the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kapadze shares with the-AFC.com on the seismic effect of reaching the World Cup Finals and what lies in store for the Central Asian side at the global showpiece next year.

Montemurro expects Australia to rise to the challenge

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Montemurro expects Australia to rise to the challenge

Sydney: Australia coach Joe Montemurro believes his squad will relish the opportunity to make amends for their exit from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ at the hands of Korea Republic when the two nations clash again in the group phase of the 2026 edition.

The tournament hosts have been drawn to play the Philippines, Korea Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran in Group A when the AFC Women’s Asian Cup returns next March, with the clash against the east Asians among the most eye-catching of the group phase.
 
Australia, who were due to co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup along with New Zealand 18 months after the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, had gone into the tournament as one of the favourites, only for Ji So-yun’s 87th minute goal to eliminate Tony Gustavsson’s team.

Japan boss Nielsen wants Nadeshiko to improve tournament craft

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Japan boss Nielsen wants Nadeshiko to improve tournament craft

Sydney: Japan head coach Nils Nielsen will be looking for his Nadeshiko team to improve their ability to secure positive results at major tournaments as the former champions attempt to reclaim the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title in Australia next year.

Nielsen’s team were drawn to face Vietnam, India and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ at the Official Draw in Sydney on Tuesday ahead of their latest attempt to win the title for the first time since 2018.

Saudi Arabia's Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Saudi Arabia's Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan

Lens: Saudi Arabia international Saud Abdulhamid has moved to French club RC Lens on a season-long loan from Italy's AS Roma.

The right-back is the first Saudi Arabia player to ply his trade in France’s top flight.

Son and Tottenham to part ways

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Son and Tottenham to part ways

Seoul: Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said on Saturday that he intends to leave the club this summer after a decade in north London.

The 33-year-old attacker joined the Premier League side from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and went on to play more than 450 times for Spurs.
 
In May he lifted the Europa League trophy but he had a difficult season overall by his high standards and struggled with injury.