Wang Shuang signs for Tottenham

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Wang Shuang signs for Tottenham

London: China PR midfielder Wang Shuang has signed for Tottenham Hotspur, the English club announced on Friday. 

The 28-year old will join Tottenham on January 1 following the expiry of her contract with American side Racing Louisville.

Tottenham said her contract will run until 2026 and Wang Shuang will wear the number 77 for the women's first team.

Player to Watch: Sunil Chhetri (India)

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Sunil Chhetri (India)

Kuala Lumpur: Even at the grand old age of 39, India captain Sunil Chhetri continues to shoulder the hopes of an entire nation as he remains the talismanic figure of the Indian national team.

The evergreen Bengaluru FC forward first appeared in the AFC Asian Cup™ back in 2011, which was also held in Qatar, and he returns to the Gulf country for his third continental appearance.
 
India’s most capped player and the fourth highest men’s international goalscorer of all time has won numerous accolades for club and country and is once again looking to galvanise his beloved nation at the upcoming quadrennial showpiece.

Moriyasu: Japan must 'deal with anything'

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Moriyasu: Japan must 'deal with anything'

Tokyo: Japan will need to be able to "deal with anything" at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ if they are to win a record fifth title, head coach Hajime Moriyasu has stressed. 

Japan are one of the favourites for the tournament, which kicks off on January 12, after winning their last eight games including away victories over Germany and Turkey.

AFC eAsian Cup set to debut at #AsianCup2023

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

AFC eAsian Cup set to debut at #AsianCup2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will unveil the inaugural edition of the AFC eAsian Cup, in conjunction with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, from February 1 to 5, 2024.

In an exciting fusion of the traditional and digital, the AFC eAsian Cup marks the Confederation’s first foray into the world of esports, reinforcing its desire to engage further with a new generation of football fans in a cutting-edge celebration of the sport. 

Muscat to leave Marinos

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Muscat to leave Marinos

Yokohama: Yokohama F Marinos have announced that J1 League title-winning head coach Kevin Muscat will leave the club at the end of the season.

Muscat took over from fellow Australian Ange Postecoglou in the summer of 2021 before leading F Marinos to the title in 2022, and his last game in charge will be Wednesday’s AFC Champions League™ meeting with Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan.

Japan sparkle, valuable outings for Australia, China PR

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Japan sparkle, valuable outings for Australia, China PR

Kuala Lumpur: Japan won one and lost the other in a double header against Brazil as they stepped up preparations for the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Asian Qualifiers Round 3 scheduled to be played in February 2024.

Meanwhile, Australia and China PR endured tough outings as the women’s international calendar came to a close after a hectic yet exciting 2023.