Saint-Maximin joins Saudi's Al Ahli from Newcastle

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Saint-Maximin joins Saudi's Al Ahli from Newcastle

Paris: French winger Allan Saint-Maximin on Sunday signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli Saudi FC after leaving English club Newcastle.

"We pick the best, and he's one of them," Al-Ahli said on social media.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Port win Shanghai derby; Phnom Penh retain Super Cup

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Port win Shanghai derby; Phnom Penh retain Super Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Oscar and Wu Lei scored two goals each as frontrunners Shanghai Port posted a resounding 5-0 derby win over closest challengers Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday to help Javier Pereira’s side open up an 11-point lead at the top of the Chinese Super League standings. 

The curtain-raiser to a new season in Cambodia saw defending league champions Phnom Penh Crown defeat 2022 Hun Sen Cup winners Visakha FC 2-1 after extra time to claim the Super Cup for the second season running at National Olympic Stadium on Sunday.
 
Hanoi FC returned to the top in Vietnam while matches also took place in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN and East Asia.

We let ourselves down, says Korea Republic's Bell

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

We let ourselves down, says Korea Republic's Bell

Adelaide: Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell labelled Sunday’s 1-0 loss to tournament debutants Morocco in Adelaide among the worst experiences of his career as the Taeguk Ladies's FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 suffered a near fatal blow.

The defeat at Hindmarsh Stadium came as Ibtissam Jraidi’s sixth minute header earned the north Africans their first win at a FIFA Women’s World Cup and, coupled with their 2-0 loss against Colombia earlier in Group H, means the Koreans were all but dashed.

Preview - Group B: Canada v Australia

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023

Preview - Group B: Canada v Australia

Melbourne: Australia will need laser-sharp focus when they meet Canada in their final FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match on Monday.

Buoyed by the return of Sam Kerr, Australia - who have three points and are one behind frontrunners Nigeria and Canada - can secure a place in the last-16 with a victory.
 
The co-hosts started their campaign with a 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland but were shocked 3-2 on Matchday Two by Nigeria.

Preview - Group C: Japan v Spain

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023

Preview - Group C: Japan v Spain

Wellington: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda has reminded his Japan players to stay fully focused when they meet Spain in their final FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C match on Monday.

The match at the Wellington Regional Stadium will decide the group winners, with both teams having already qualified for the knockout stage after victories against Costa Rica and Zambia.