QF - Australia v France: Facts & Figures

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

QF - Australia v France: Facts & Figures

Brisbane: Australia will meet France in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-finals at Brisbane Stadium on Saturday with the match set to be a cracking affair.

As excitement builds, Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures. 

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QF - Japan v Sweden: Facts & Figures

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

QF - Japan v Sweden: Facts & Figures

Auckland: Japan and Sweden are set for an enticing FIFA Women's World Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-final showdown on Friday. 

Ahead of the last eight tie at Auckland's Eden Park, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures. 

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Sweden

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Sweden

Auckland: Japan will not opt for a defensive approach when they take on Sweden in their FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-final on Friday.

The meeting at Auckland's Eden Park is between two teams who impressed on route to the quarter-finals, with Japan registering a perfect record of four wins while Sweden eliminated a United States side seeking a third consecutive title and fifth overall.

Fast, cool, deadly: Miyazawa spearheads Japan charge

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Fast, cool, deadly: Miyazawa spearheads Japan charge

Tokyo: Hinata Miyazawa had never been prolific for club or country before the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand - now she is the tournament's leading scorer and spearheading Japan's surprise title charge.

The 23-year-old already has five goals in four matches and has Sweden in her sights in Friday's quarter-final in Auckland.

VORTEXAC23: Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ unveiled

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

VORTEXAC23: Official Match Ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme have unveiled the official match ball of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, marking a new milestone on the path to the highly anticipated competition, set to take place from 12 January to 10 February 2024 in Qatar.

VORTEXAC23 is designed to capture the excitement, passion, and speed of the game of football while incorporating the iconic maroon colours of the host nation, Qatar. The ball’s design also parallels the emblem of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which is featured at its centre, drawing inspiration from the emblem’s unique colours and shapes to encapsulate the spirit of the competition as well as that of Asian football.

Nakamura signs for Ligue 1 club Reims

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

Nakamura signs for Ligue 1 club Reims

Lille: Japan international Keito Nakamura has signed a five-year deal with French club Reims for a reported fee of 10 million euros from Austrian club LASK, the Ligue 1 side said on Thursday.

The 23-year-old forward scored 20 goals in all competitions for LASK and had reportedly been the subject of interest from other clubs including Lille.

Colombia 'dreaming big' as they plot England downfall

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Colombia 'dreaming big' as they plot England downfall

Melbourne: Colombia captain Catalina Usme is "dreaming big" and head coach Nelson Abadia wants to "make history" as the last team standing from the Americas plots the downfall of England in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-finals.

The 25th-ranked South Americans have never made the last eight before but they are brimming with confidence after grinding down Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to a goal from their skipper.
 
They will now play England in Sydney on Saturday and are fearless, having beaten world number two Germany in the group stage.

Iniesta 'opens new page' with Emirates

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

Iniesta 'opens new page' with Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah: Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta completed his signing for UAE Pro League side Emirates FC on Wednesday.

Iniesta announced in May that he was leaving Vissel Kobe in Japan earlier than expected after spending large parts of the J-League season on the bench.