Norwegian defender Hoibraten joins Urawa

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

Norwegian defender Hoibraten joins Urawa

Tokyo: Norwegian defender Marius Hoibraten will join AFC Champions League™ 2022 finalists Urawa Red Diamonds pending the completion of a medical, the Japanese club announced on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old will sign for the two-time AFC Champions League winners from Bodo/Glimt, where he won the Norwegian league title in 2020 and 2021.

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Thailand rejoice; Vietnam’s Park bows out

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Thailand rejoice; Vietnam’s Park bows out

Pathum Thani: Thailand reinforced their credentials as the top team in Southeast Asia after emerging AFF Cup champions for the seventh time on Monday. 

With the decider finely poised after a 2-2 draw in the first leg, Theerathon Bunmathan scored a smashing goal from 20 yards out to secure the win for the War Elephants at the Thammasat Stadium. 

Coaches applaud players after Iraq, Oman set up decider

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Coaches applaud players after Iraq, Oman set up decider

Basra: The head coaches of Iraq and Oman hailed their players after the teams reached the 2023 Gulf Cup final on Monday.

Iraq defeated Qatar 2-1 in their last four tie while Oman dethroned Bahrain with a 1-0 win to advance to Thursday's final.
 
Iraq will be seeking a fourth title while Oman will be looking to complete a hat-trick when the two teams square off at the Basra International Stadium.

Europe Wrap: Kerr strikes late; Kubo stars for Sociedad

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kerr strikes late; Kubo stars for Sociedad

Kuala Lumpur: Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to help Chelsea rescue a point in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday as the Blues remain three points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Women’s Super League in England. 

Takefusa Kubo was on the scoresheet as Real Sociedad defeated city rivals Athletic Bilbao 3-1 in Spain to move within three points of second-placed Real Madrid, while his Japanese teammate Daizen Maeda netted as Celtic beat Kilmarnock 2-0 in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. 
 
Elsewhere, Kim Min-jae was part of the Napoli side that posted a stunning 5-1 win over Juventus to move nine points clear at the top of Serie A, while Mehdi Taremi scored in a win for Porto in Portugal. 
 
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Thailand’s Nild announces retirement

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Thailand’s Nild announces retirement

San Francisco: Thailand women's national team forward Miranda Nild has announced her retirement from professional football.

The 25-year-old – also known as a Suchawadee Nildhamrong – called time on her career having played 20 international matches for the Thailand national team as well as club football in America and Europe.

Over 500,000 tickets sold for Australia & New Zealand 2023

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Over 500,000 tickets sold for Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sydney: Fans from more than 120 countries have purchased over 500,000 tickets for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. 

The tournament, set to be played on July 20-August 20, moved past 500,000 ticket sales last week, with the most sought-after match of the tournament being the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.