Kubo inks five-year deal with Real Sociedad

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Kubo inks five-year deal with Real Sociedad

Madrid: Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo has joined Real Sociedad on a five-year contract.

The 21-year-old has joined Sociedad from Real Madrid after several loan spells, including last season when he played for Spanish side RCD Mallorca.

Australia/New Zealand 2023 - Six Asian Stars Primed To Shine

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Australia/New Zealand 2023 - Six Asian Stars Primed To Shine

Kuala Lumpur: With the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023 just a year away, Asia's finest will crank up  preparations as the countdown starts.

The continent will not be lacking in talent when the expanded 32-team global showpiece kicks off on July 20, 2023.

Join the-AFC.com as we shine the spotlight on a key player from each of the six Asian teams who have qualified for the Finals.

Australia/New Zealand 2023: Facts & Figures

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Australia/New Zealand 2023: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023 is just one year away with the cast almost completed.

The tournament, the first to be co-hosted by members of two regional confederations, promises to be a spectacular affair and the-AFC.com takes a look at the facts and figures of the global showpiece.

Australia and New Zealand unite to mark 'One Year To Go' milestone

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Australia and New Zealand unite to mark 'One Year To Go' milestone

Sydney: Celebrations marking ‘One Year To Go’ until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicked off with a cultural lighting ceremony at dawn in Hamilton/Kirikiriroa, New Zealand, followed by the unveiling of a Unity Pitch in Sydney/Gadigal, Australia and coordinated evening light shows across the tournament’s nine Host Cities on Wednesday.

A Unity Pitch located on Barangaroo Reserve in Sydney/Gadigal, was unveiled by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to mark the milestone date on the road to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. 

Created with the tournament’s colourful livery in mind, it will be open to the public and local football groups until Sunday, before touring each of the tournament’s nine Host Cities over the next year. A Unity Pitch will be gifted to both Host Countries, Australia and New Zealand, as part of FIFA’s commitment to leave a lasting legacy in the region.

Stajcic: Philippines have conquered Southeast Asia, bigger challenges ahead

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

Stajcic: Philippines have conquered Southeast Asia, bigger challenges ahead

Manila: Head coach Alen Stajcic was full of praise for his side’s remarkable milestone after the Philippines beat Thailand 3-0 to lift their first-ever AFF Women’s Championship trophy on Sunday. 

After advancing from a tough Group A, Philippines stunned defending champions Vietnam 4-0 in the semi-finals.

Jessika Cowart, Katrina Guillou and Sarina Bolden then found the back of the net in a convincing win over four-time champions Thailand in the final, which came on the back of their bronze medal finish in the Hanoi SEA Games less than two months ago.

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Orr: 2022 achievements have been monumental for Hong Kong football

Hong Kong: After helping secure his club Kitchee SC a historic place in the AFC Champions League™ Round of 16 and then playing a vital role in Hong Kong’s return to the AFC Asian Cup™ after an absence of 54 years, Matt Orr is enjoying a 2022 to remember.

The 25-year-old, who spent the early years of his career in the United States, joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss these milestone moments and look ahead to August’s last 16 clash with BG Pathum United.

Bashundhara Kings clinch third consecutive Bangladesh Premier League crown

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Bashundhara Kings clinch third consecutive Bangladesh Premier League crown

Dhaka: Bashundhara Kings carved out a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Saif Sporting to lift the Bangladesh Premier League title for the third consecutive time at Bir Shrestha Matiur Rahman Stadium on Monday.

Bashundhara were crowned champions after securing 51 points from 20 matches with 16 wins, three draws and one defeat, 10 points ahead of Abahani Dhaka with two matches remaining.

Oscar Bruzon’s side have now won the Bangladesh Premier League a record six times.