Iraq's Putros joins Persib Bandung

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Iraq's Putros joins Persib Bandung

Kuala Lumpur: Iraq international defender Frans Putros has joined Indonesia’s Liga 1 champions Persib Bandung, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old Denmark-born Putros signed for the Javanese club after his three-season spell with Port FC in Thai League 1 came to a conclusion at the end of the 2024/25 season.

#AsianQualifiers – Vote for your Player of the Third Round by STA

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

#AsianQualifiers – Vote for your Player of the Third Round by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 concluded on June 10 with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Uzbekistan, Korea Republic, Jordan, Japan and Australia reaching next year’s tournament.

The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia also kept their hopes alive by entering the fourth round slated for October.

But, before that, it’s your turn to decide which of these 12 players from the third round is named the Player of the Round – presented by STA – by casting your votes.

Oman appoint Queiroz as head coach

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Oman appoint Queiroz as head coach

Muscat: Oman named Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach on Tuesday as the West Asian side bid to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Portuguese replaces Rashid Jaber, and has been appointed ahead of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Playoff draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Japan, China PR play to a stalemate

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Japan, China PR play to a stalemate

Suwon: Japan and China PR settled for a goalless draw in their concluding 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship tie on Wednesday.

The stalemate meant Korea Republic lifted the title following their 2-0 win after defeating Chinese Taipei with China PR finishing second and Japan third.

All three sides finished on five points with Korea Republic securing the title based on the ratio of goals scored in meetings between the three teams.

Know your team: Bangladesh

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Bangladesh

Kuala Lumpur: While Bangladesh are gearing up for their first ever appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™, the South Asian side will not be at Australia 2026 just to make up the numbers.

Decades of waiting was ended with spectacular performances in the Qualifiers as Bangladesh reaped the rewards of building from the grassroots and despite being the lowest ranked side to have qualified, Peter Butler’s side will enter the tournament with momentum and belief.

Know your team: Australia

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Host Australia headline a cast of 12 teams going into the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ that will take place on July 29.

Champions in 2010, Australia have a long storied history with the competition - starting with their participation as guests in the inaugural edition played in Hong Kong, China in 1975.

The Matildas - who reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 which Australia co-hosted with New Zealand - will be among the favourites, especially with the backing of their passionate fans.