Iraq appoint Arnold as head coach

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Iraq appoint Arnold as head coach

Baghdad: Iraq have named Australian Graham Arnold as their new head coach ahead of next month’s vital AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 clashes with Korea Republic and Jordan as the nation seeks to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Arnold replaces Jesus Casas, with the Iraqis in third place in Group B with two matches remaining.

Preview - Final: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v FC Arkadag (TKM)

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Preview - Final: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v FC Arkadag (TKM)

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC head coach Pep Munoz and his FC Arkadag counterpart Ahmet Allaberdiyev have promised a no-holds-barred contest in the AFC Challenge League 2024/25 final on Saturday.

The showdown at Phnom Penh's Morodok Techo National Stadium will pit two in-form sides, with Svay Rieng having retained their Cambodian Premier League crown while Arkadag have kicked off their title defence with five straight wins.

Both are seeking their first major Asian title, adding more spice to the final.

Group C: Indonesia 0-0 Thailand

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Group C: Indonesia 0-0 Thailand

Hohhot: The spoils were shared between Thailand and Indonesia on Friday evening as their AFC Futsal Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2025 encounter ended in an entertaining 0-0 draw

There was nothing to separate the Southeast Asian pair – who drew 1-1 in their sole previous meeting in 2018 – at the Hohhot Sports Centre, which saw Thailand stay in second in Group C with four points while Indonesia picked up their first.

It was only the second time in tournament history that a match finished goalless, with Thailand also involved on that occasion in 2018 against Vietnam.

Group B: Hong Kong, China 1-3 IR Iran

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Group B: Hong Kong, China 1-3 IR Iran

Hohhot: Defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran secured their place in the quarter-finals after defeating Hong Kong, China 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B tie on Friday.

The win took Iran to six points - level with Vietnam who also qualified - with the two to meet on Sunday to decide the group winners. 

Group C: Bahrain 2-3 Japan

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Group C: Bahrain 2-3 Japan

Hohhot:  Japan narrowly held on for a 3-2 win over Bahrain on Friday in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 for a second straight victory in Group C.

A dominant first-half performance looked to have put them in cruise control, but the two-time runners-up were rocked by a spirited fight-back from Bahrain after the break at the Hohhot Sports Centre.

Group B: Philippines 0-3 Vietnam

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Group B: Philippines 0-3 Vietnam

Hohhot: Vietnam made it two wins out of two after defeating Philippines 3-0 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B tie on Friday.

With six points in the bag, Vietnam were assured of a quarter-final slot after Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Hong Kong, China 3-1 in the group’s later tie on Friday. 

Vietnam will face defending champions Iran to decide the group winners on Sunday.

Preview - Group A: Chinese Taipei v Australia; China PR v Uzbekistan

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Preview - Group A: Chinese Taipei v Australia; China PR v Uzbekistan

Hohhot: Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan will both be desperately seeking victories in their final matches in Group A of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

With China PR needing only a draw to confirm their quarter-final spot, Chinese Taipei hold the advantage over Uzbekistan in the race to the knockout stage, having defeated the Central Asian side 6-1 in their opening match.

Chinese Taipei suffered a 5-3 defeat against China PR on Matchday Two while Uzbekistan beat Australia 3-1. 

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Kuala Lumpur: Following an unforgettable AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ that delivered breathtaking goals, rising stars and extraordinary action, you can now relive some of that magic and win a top prize.

The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights contest offers followers of Asian football the chance to pick the best highlight from five standout moments from the tournament and then answer a pop-up question to win the exciting prize.  
 
So join the contest now by picking your highlight from our list below and testing your football knowledge – you could just walk away as the winner.