2007 AFC Asian Cup™: Iraq's amazing triumph revisited

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

2007 AFC Asian Cup™: Iraq's amazing triumph revisited

Kuala Lumpur: Fifteen years ago today Iraq completed one of the most memorable feats in Asian football history as the Jorvan Vieira-coached Lions of Mesopotamia lifted the 2007 AFC Asian Cup™. Despite troubles at home, Younis Mahmoud and his teammates claimed a remarkable success that unified a nation and which still resonates around the world.

When Mahmoud soared high in the Jakarta night air to score the goal that downed Saudi Arabia to deliver Iraq their first-ever AFC Asian Cup title, it secured much more than the famous old trophy. 

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AFC Cup™ 2022 - Best goals of Group Stage: S-final 1

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Best goals of Group Stage: S-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2022 Knockout Stage is set to be a thrilling affair with the pathway to the Final having been decided.

As we wait for the action to resume in early August with the ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some of the goals that lit up the Group Stage. 

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite!

Six Asian Players with a point to prove in Europe in 2022-23

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

Six Asian Players with a point to prove in Europe in 2022-23

Dubai: With teams across Europe moving into second gear with their pre-season preparations, excitement is set to build with the big kick-off for 2022-23 just weeks away.

Asia will have a vast contingent of players looking to impress so join the the-AFC.com as we profile six players with a point to prove in the upcoming season.

Match schedules confirmed for Olympic Football Tournaments at Paris 2024

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Match schedules confirmed for Olympic Football Tournaments at Paris 2024

Paris: The match schedules for the men’s and women’s Olympic Football Tournaments at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been confirmed – and for the first time in the tournaments’ history, the competitions conclude with the final of the women’s competition.

The tournaments, which include 12 and 16 nations competing in the women’s and men’s competitions respectively, begin on Wednesday 24 July and conclude at the Parc des Princes on Saturday 10 August 2024.

Napoli sign Korea Republic defender Kim Min-jae

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Napoli sign Korea Republic defender Kim Min-jae

Rome: Napoli have signed Korea Republic centre-back Kim Min-jae from Turkish club Fenerbahce, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old has reportedly signed for around 20 million euros.

Johor Darul Ta’zim appoint Hector Bidoglio as head coach

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

Johor Darul Ta’zim appoint Hector Bidoglio as head coach

Johor Bahru: Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim announced Hector Bidoglio as their new head coach on Thursday. 

The 54-year-old replaces Benjamin Mora, who left JDT by mutual agreement.