Kluivert hopes to take Indonesia to World Cup

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Kluivert hopes to take Indonesia to World Cup

Jakarta: Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert on Sunday said he aims to take football-mad Indonesia to their first FIFA World Cup since independence, as he was officially unveiled as their new head coach.

The Dutchman replaces Korea Republic's Shin Tae-yong as head coach of the Southeast Asian team.

#ACLElite - Viega claims best goal of MD3 (West)

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Viega claims best goal of MD3 (West)

Kuala Lumpur: Gabri Viega’s strike for Al Ahli Saudi FC against Qatar’s Al Rayyan has been voted as the best goal of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Matchday Three (West).

The Al Ahli Saudi midfielder received 90 percent of the votes to advance to the semi-finals.

Check out the five Matchday Two - East goals once again and view the polling result at the bottom of the article.

Voting for the Matchday Three (East) best goals begins on Monday.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Preview: MD2

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Preview: MD2

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers continue on Monday with Groups A and C to see Matchday Two action.

While there is still everything to play for in Group A after both Matchday One ties ended in stalemates, Australia and the Philippines set the early pace in Group C with impressive wins.

There is, however, still much to do for both in the five-team group if they are to advance to the Finals. The-AFC.com previews Matchday Two of the Qualifiers.

Vargas leaves Shanghai Port to join Al Fateh

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Vargas leaves Shanghai Port to join Al Fateh

Hong Kong: Former Argentina international Matias Vargas has left 2024 Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port to join Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh.

The 27-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Jose Gomes-coached outfit, ending a three-year spell in China PR that yielded back-to-back Chinese Super League titles in 2023 and 2024 as well as a Chinese FA Cup winners medal last season.

Ikeda appointed Thailand women’s head coach

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Ikeda appointed Thailand women’s head coach

Bangkok: Futoshi Ikeda has been named as Thailand women’s head coach, an appointment which takes him out of his native Japan for the first time. 

Ikeda has been tasked with the responsibility of taking Thailand to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, with the Southeast Asian nation having missed out on the 2023 edition co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

#AWCL - The Q-final Sizzlers

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

#AWCL - The Q-final Sizzlers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 quarter-final ties are set to be blockbusters.

After an exciting group stage which had it all, Wednesday's knockout stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur identified the path for the teams who are aiming to be the inaugural champions to plot their charge.

The-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected in the single leg last eight ties, which will be played on March 22 and 23.

Buriram, Bangkok, Muangthong bolster squads

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Buriram, Bangkok, Muangthong bolster squads

Buriram: Reigning Thai League 1 champions Buriram United led the way in a busy mid-season transfer window ahead of resuming their challenge on the continental and domestic stages.

Osmar Loss’ side strengthened all areas of their squad with the return of star forward Suphanat Mueanta following the end of his loan stint at Belgian side OH Leuven headlining the cast of new recruits.