Qualifiers - Group D: Macau 0-21 Vietnam; Myanmar 0-4 Chinese Taipei

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Macau 0-21 Vietnam; Myanmar 0-4 Chinese Taipei

Yangon: Vietnam and Chinese Taipei sealed their spots at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 following wins over Macau and Myanmar respectively in their Group D ties on Friday.

The two will meet on Sunday to decide the group winners while Myanmar will face Macau with both already eliminated.

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Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 1-2 Iraq; Bahrain 1-3 Thailand

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 1-2 Iraq; Bahrain 1-3 Thailand

Nonthaburi: Thailand came from behind to beat Bahrain 3-1 to clinch the Qualifiers Group A top spot and a ticket to the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Friday.

In the earlier game, Iraq concluded their campaign with a 2-1 win against Lebanon but it was not enough for them to stay in the competition as they finished on four points.

Qualifiers - Group B: Kyrgyz Republic 0-4 Hong Kong, China; India 0-6 Indonesia

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Kyrgyz Republic 0-4 Hong Kong, China; India 0-6 Indonesia

Yogyakarta: Hong Kong, China and Indonesia booked their spots in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic and India respectively in Group B of the Qualifiers on Friday.

With both teams on six points, they will meet on Sunday to decide the group winners. 

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 4-3 Kuwait; Australia 3-1 Uzbekistan

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 4-3 Kuwait; Australia 3-1 Uzbekistan

Tashkent: Australia showed grit as they came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group C tie on Friday, with victory confirming Australia’s ticket to the Finals.

In the earlier match, Turkmenistan defeated Kuwait 4-3 for the first win of their campaign.

#ACLElite - Al Wasl's Perez tops MD4 (West) best goal poll

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Al Wasl's Perez tops MD4 (West) best goal poll

Kuala Lumpur: Alexis Perez topped the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 4 best goals poll with 41 percent of the votes.

Perez's strike for UAE's Al Wasl Club against Al Sadd SC of Qatar takes him into the semi-finals.

Don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone best goal of Matchday 4 with polling to start on Sunday.

Japan's Hayashi signs for Chicago Stars

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Japan's Hayashi signs for Chicago Stars

Chicago: Japan's Manaka Hayashi has signed for American side Chicago Stars.

The Japan U20 women's captain has penned a three-year deal with the National Women's Soccer League outfit.

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Washington: Australia central defender Kye Rowles has joined DC United from Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian, the Major League Soccer outfit said on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old, who has played 24 times for the Socceroos, has signed a two-year contract with the Washington DC-based club with the option of a further year.

Surgery to rule striker Wu Lei out of crucial matches

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Surgery to rule striker Wu Lei out of crucial matches

Shanghai: Shanghai Port striker Wu Lei is set to miss his club’s two remaining league phase fixtures in the AFC Champions League Elite and China PR’s crucial AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches in March after deciding to undergo knee surgery.

The 33-year-old former Espanyol forward, who scored 32 times to lead Shanghai Port to the 2024 Chinese Super League title, told Chinese media he was discussing plans to operate on his right knee ahead of the new campaign.

Popovic not ruling out unexpected call-ups for Socceroos

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Popovic not ruling out unexpected call-ups for Socceroos

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Popovic has not ruled out making further unexpected additions to his Socceroos squad when the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 resume in March as the nation continues the chase for automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup.

The Australians are currently second in Group C in the quest for a place at the 2026 finals in North America on seven points with four matches remaining in the third phase of the Qualifiers, holding a one-point advantage over the chasing pack after six matches.

#AFCU17 draw to determine Saudi Arabia 2025 battles

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

#AFCU17 draw to determine Saudi Arabia 2025 battles

Kuala Lumpur: The stage for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 will be set on Thursday, January 23 when the Final Draw takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Following the conclusion of the Qualifiers last October, 42 teams were whittled down to 15 that will go into the hat for the draw alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, who will stage the tournament for a second time after first doing so in 1992.

Korea Republic’s Koo announces retirement

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Korea Republic’s Koo announces retirement

Seoul: Former Korea Republic captain Koo Ja-cheol has announced his retirement after a 17-year playing career that saw him become one of Asia’s shining stars in world football.

Capped 76 times for the Taegeuk Warriors, Koo was instrumental in leading Korea Republic to a runners-up finish at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup™ as well as the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics.