Recalibrated Matildas united by Kangaroo Route

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Recalibrated Matildas united by Kangaroo Route

Sydney: One of the fascinating aspects in women’s football over recent years has been how quickly the landscape can change. Be it a massive upswing in crowds, growing on-field standards or media interest. 

Europe’s collective statement of intent at last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, and widespread investment in a dynamic club scene are yet more significant examples in the continent.

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ACL 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Mehdi Abdi Qara (Persepolis FC)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Mehdi Abdi Qara (Persepolis FC)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com announced on Wednesday that Persepolis FC's Mehdi Abdi Qara is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Champions League.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT and Shan United clinch titles in Malaysia and Myanmar

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Wrap: JDT and Shan United clinch titles in Malaysia and Myanmar

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta'zim wrapped up their seventh consecutive Malaysia Super League title on Friday after a 4-1 victory over Sabah moved them eight points clear with just a game to play. 

In Myanmar, Shan United continued their remarkable winning run to claim their third title in four years as they pipped Hantharwady United and Ayeyawady United to the post on the final game of the season.

Elsewhere, there were crucial fixtures in Thailand. Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the best of the action across ASEAN.

And in a new addition to our weekly Southeast Asia wrap we ask you, the fans, to tell us who impressed you the most in the latest round of fixtures by casting your vote at the bottom of the article.

East Asia Wrap: Kawasaki go 12 points clear in Japan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Asia Wrap: Kawasaki go 12 points clear in Japan

Hong Kong: For much of the season so far, Cerezo Osaka had been runaway leaders' Kawasaki Frontale's closest challengers, but a 3-1 defeat to the table-toppers on Saturday could well have all but crowned Toru Oniki's side as champions. 

Meanwhile, there were some big results in Korea Republic and Hong Kong, and plenty of goals in the Macau League, so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the best of the action from across East Asia.

And in a new addition to our weekly East Asia wrap we ask you, the fans, to tell us who impressed you the most in the latest round of fixtures by casting your vote at the bottom of the article.

AFC Champions League Semi-final (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Shojae Khalilzadeh

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League Semi-final (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Shojae Khalilzadeh

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Doha: Persepolis' Shojae Khalilzadeh has been voted by the fans as the 2020 AFC Champions League Semi-final (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week.

Uzbekistan's Shomurodov signs for Serie A's Genoa

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Uzbekistan's Shomurodov signs for Serie A's Genoa

Genoa: Uzbekistan national team star Eldor Shomurodov will feature in Italy’s Serie A, after his transfer to Genoa was confirmed on Sunday.

Shomurodov, 25, joins the club from Russian Premier League outfit FC Rostov on a deal which will last until June 30, 2024.

Already foreshadowed by Rostov - who officially bid the striker farewell late last week, - Shomurodov’s arrival was confirmed in a brief statement issued by Genoa, who announced they had “definitively acquired” the rights to the player.

Al Mazmi: I want to take UAE past the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup group stage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Mazmi: I want to take UAE past the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup group stage

Dubai: Mohamed Bashir Al Mazmi is not one to balk at a challenge. In recent years, the United Arab Emirates beach soccer coach has proven he can overcome difficulties, both on and off the pitch. He led the country to two consecutive editions of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and earlier this year overcame COVID-19.

Last May, Al Mazmi announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 after coming in contact with someone who had the virus. The up-and-coming coach had to self-isolate for more than two weeks until he recovered and resumed normal life.

After his self-isolation was over, FIFA.com chatted with Al Mazmi about this difficult experience and how he overcame the virus. He also spoke about his aspirations to take the UAE to the Beach Soccer World Cup in Russia next year.