Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: Former Netherlands and Saudi Arabia manager Bert van Marwijk has been confirmed as the new UAE head coach with his immediate task being the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The United Arab Emirates FA announced his appointment late on Wednesday and the Dutchman, 66, is expected to watch the friendly against Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The UAE will also play Syria on Tuesday.
Van Marwjik succeeds Alberto Zaccheroni, who left following the UAE’s elimination in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Paju: The Taeguk Warriors face Bolivia and Colombia over the next week as Bento works with his squad for the first time since their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign ended in a quarter-final defeat to Qatar.
The 27-player squad Bento has called up is missing Ki Sung-yueng and Koo Ja-cheol, two stalwarts who announced their international retirements following the AFC Asian Cup.
While both former captains will be missed, Bento is already looking forward and has included three uncapped youngsters in the squad - 18-year-old Lee Kang-in, Kim Jung-min (19) and Paik Seung-ho (22).
The Portuguese said all three, Lee and Paik - who play for Spanish sides Valencia and Girona respectively - and Kim, who is with Austrian second division outfit FC Liefering, will be given every opportunity to impress.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Shanghai: Italian FIFA World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro was named head coach of China PR on Friday.
The 45-year-old former defender will combine the job with being head coach of Chinese Super League (CSL) giants Guangzhou Evergrande.
He takes the post vacated in January by his mentor and compatriot Marcello Lippi, under whom Cannavaro lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2006.
The 70-year-old Lippi will be a consultant under the new coaching set-up named for next week's China Cup, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Just over six weeks since the end of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, national teams from across the Continent regroup for the first international window of the year as they prepare to kick off their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns.
After two exciting rounds of AFC Champions League and AFC Cup action, all eyes turn to international football this week as national teams from across Asia regroup to take part in friendly matches and tournaments.
There have been changes aplenty following the AFC Asian Cup, as teams look to build for the next period with managerial appointments and fresh call-ups.
So, here are five things to watch in the upcoming series of friendlies.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Singapore and Oman will meet in the 2019 Airmarine Cup final after securing wins over Malaysia and Afghanistan respectively at the National Stadium in the Malaysian capital on Wednesday.
MALAYSIA 0-1 SINGAPORE
Faris Ramli's 82nd minute strike proved to be the difference in Singapore’s hard-fought 1-0 win against Malaysia.
Malaysia were on the offensive from the first blow of the referee's whistle, but the host weren’t able to retain possession as Singapore played well under pressure, and it was the visitors who had the first glimpse on goal in the 12th minute when Yasir Hanapi intercepted a pass.
The Tampines Rovers midfielder then surged down the middle to set up a one-on-one with goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi, but the custodian stood firm to block his close range effort. Hanapi then let loose a half-volley from the resultant corner kick, but shot straight into the arms of Fahmi.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Mandalay: Myanmar and Chinese Taipei battled to a 0-0 draw in an international friendly match at the Mandalarthiri Stadium in Mandalay on Tuesday.
In a game of two halves, Chinese Taipei dominated the first 45 minutes but were thwarted by a stout Myanmar defence and goalkeeper Kyaw Zin Htet.
Myanmar took control of proceedings in the second half but despite several chances, couldn't find a way past the Chinese Taipei wall.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Riffa: Portuguese Helio Sousa will replace Miroslav Soukup as the new head coach, the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) announced on Thursday.
The appointment was confirmed by BFA on social media, stating its President H.E. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa’s approval of Sousa to take over the national team.
“The Chairman of the Bahrain Football Federation (BFA), Chairman of the National Teams Committee, Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, met with Portuguese coach Helio Souza. It was agreed that Helio Souza will be coach of the national football team for the coming period,” the BFA said.