Continent’s finest set for Qatar 2026

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Continent’s finest set for Qatar 2026

Zurich:  Asia's hopefuls discovered their road to glory following the conclusion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 in Zurich on Thursday.

The 48-team tournament will be contested on November 19 to December 13, with Asia represented by nine sides.

Asia’s best learn Morocco 2026 challengers

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Asia’s best learn Morocco 2026 challengers

Zurich: The stage is set for Asia's finest to challenge for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 following the Official Draw in Zurich on Thursday.

The 24-team tournament will run from October 17 to November 7, with Asia represented by four sides.

#AFCU17 - Preview - Final: China PR v Japan

Thu, 21 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - Final: China PR v Japan

Jeddah:  China PR and Japan have vowed to spare no effort in their respective bids to emerge triumphant in Friday's AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ final.

Four-time champions Japan will enter the tie with a psychological edge, having already defeated twice-winners China PR 2-1 in the group stage. 

#ACLElite: Vote for your Assist of the Season - Presented by Qatar Airways

Wed, 20 May, 2026

#ACLElite: Vote for your Assist of the Season - Presented by Qatar Airways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 season delivered breathtaking goals of extraordinary quality, but behind every brilliant finish was often an equally brilliant final pass. 

From defence-splitting through balls to outrageous flicks, improvised touches and training ground perfection, the season produced several world class assists to look back on. Now it's time for you, the fans, to celebrate the creativity, vision and intelligence that lit up the competition by voting for your Assist of the Season - Presented by Qatar Airways. 

We have shortlisted 14 assists and your vote will now decide which one deserves to be crowned the very best of the season. 

Naegohyang make Ri proud

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Naegohyang make Ri proud

Suwon: Head coach Ri Yu Il was beaming with pride after his Naegohyang Women’s FC overcame a stiff test to edge Suwon FC Women 2-1 in a gripping AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-final contest on Wednesday.

The DPR Korea club battled back from a goal down to advance to a final encounter against Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza on Saturday.

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose focused on finishing the job

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose focused on finishing the job

Suwon: Head coach Naoki Kusunose is close to achieving redemption after guiding Tokyo Verdy Beleza to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ final.

Tokyo Verdy’s 3-1 win against Melbourne City FC in the semi-finals on Wednesday meant Kusunose’s disappointment of failing to guide Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies past the last eight stage of the 2024/25 season can now be forgotten, with the tactician now focused on the title.