Japan, UAE fight back for winning starts to FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan, UAE fight back for winning starts to FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup campaign

Moscow: Both Japan and the United Arab Emirates had to come from behind to register wins in their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021 openers on Thursday.

Japan amazingly fought back from 3-0 down to defeat Paraguay 7-4 while UAE squeezed a 4-3 win in extra time over Tahiti at the Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium.

The opening wins boost both teams hopes of advancing to the knockout stage with Japan to play the United States next in Group A on Saturday while UAE will face Mozambique in Group B.

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2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Volleys & Half-Volleys

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Volleys & Half-Volleys

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' spotlight on 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage action this week highlights some special strikes from the matches in Jeddah, Goa, Pathum Thani and Bangkok.

After taking in some of the most mesmerising solo goals last week, we turn our attention to volleys and half-volleys to recall some of the fine strikes the 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage witnessed.

Some of our selection have been caught on the bounce, while others have been struck without the ball touching the ground, but what cannot be argued is that all five are worthy of enjoying again and again.

Son Heung-min, Kyogo Furuhashi and more – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Son Heung-min, Kyogo Furuhashi and more – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Kuala Lumpur: A new European football season is up and running, and some of Asia’s big names are already at the forefront after a series of outstanding performances.

Stars from Japan, Korea Republic, Islamic Republic of Iran and Australia are all featured in the first edition of the new season of our weekly look at Asia’s best performers outside the continent, with our 10 nominees combining for nine goals between them.

Study our list of contenders – based on matches from August 11 to 17 – and don’t forget to cast your vote.

India's Sandesh Jhingan joins Croatia's HNK Sibenik

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

India's Sandesh Jhingan joins Croatia's HNK Sibenik

Sibenik: India international Sandesh Jhingan has signed a one-year contract with Croatia’s top-tier club HNK Sibenik from ATK Mohun Bagan, the club announced on Wednesday.

This marks Jhingan’s first move overseas, having spent his professional career in India, where he also played for United Sikkim, Mumbai FC, Kerala Blasters and JSW Bengaluru,

Bashundhara's Bruzon delighted with perfect AFC Cup start, Vidokavic vows Maziya will fight on

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bashundhara's Bruzon delighted with perfect AFC Cup start, Vidokavic vows Maziya will fight on

Male: Head coach Oscar Bruzon was glad to have secured an early advantage after Bashundhara Kings opened their 2021 AFC Cup Group D campaign with a 2-0 win over Maziya Sports & Recreation on Wednesday.

Mohamed Irufaan's own goal and a sublime effort by Robson da Silva, popularly known as Robinho, saw the Bangladesh champions securing all three points at the National Football Stadium to share top spot with ATK Mohun Bagan, who beat JSW Bengaluru FC in the day’s earlier match.

Lopez hails ATK Mohun Bagan players, Bengaluru's Pezzaiuoli rues 'strange' AFC Cup defeat

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lopez hails ATK Mohun Bagan players, Bengaluru's Pezzaiuoli rues 'strange' AFC Cup defeat

Male: Head coach Antonio López praised ATK Mohun Bagan for their determination in the 2-0 win against JSW Bengaluru in Group D of the 2021 AFC Cup on Wednesday.

ATK Mohun Bagan scored through Roy Krishna and Subhashish Bose as the Indian Super League side joined Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh at the top of the standings.

Raso joins Manchester City, West Ham secure Hasegawa

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Raso joins Manchester City, West Ham secure Hasegawa

Manchester: Australian women’s national team star Hayley Raso has put pen to paper with FA Women’s Super League giants Manchester City, while Japanese international Yui Hasegawa has joined West Ham United.

Raso, 26, joins Manchester City on a two-year deal, having spent the last 18 months with Everton, while Hasegawa, 24, has also signed on for two seasons.