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#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 draw on Thursday set the path to glory for the 16 teams hoping to lift the coveted title in March.

As preparations begin for the continental showpiece, which will also offer three tickets to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, the-AFC.com presents the cast.

Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Kuwait City: The 2024 Gulf Cup promises thrilling encounters as eight teams are set to battle for regional glory with hosts Kuwait kicking off the tournament against Oman on Saturday.

Joining the pair in Group A are United Arab Emirates and Qatar, while defending champions Iraq headline Group B, which also includes Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the opening match-ups, with the tournament set to run from December 21 to January 3.

Teams learn Thailand 2025 challengers

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Teams learn Thailand 2025 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be played at the Jomtien Beach in Pattaya from March 20 to 30, 2025.

AFC President hails Asian triumphs at FIFAe Finals 2024

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

AFC President hails Asian triumphs at FIFAe Finals 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the Asian trio of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia on their remarkable triumphs at the FIFAe Finals 2024, held from December 5 to December 12, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League, hosts Saudi Arabia showcased unmatched skills to defeat France in a fiercely contested final and emerge as the first-ever winners of the prestigious event.

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 remaining teams discovered the road to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The action promises to be spectacular, with the draw throwing up some fascinating ties.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr; Al Duhail stunned

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr; Al Duhail stunned

Doha: Al Ittihad stayed top of the Saudi Pro League 2024/25 after a thrilling 2-1 win over Al Nassr Club.

In Qatar, leaders Al Duhail SC were stunned by Al Khor while there were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Asia's best discover #FIFACWC challengers

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Asia's best discover #FIFACWC challengers

Miami: Asia's four representatives to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 learned their group stage opponents following the draw for the expanded tournament in Miami on Thursday.

The 32 teams were divided into eight groups with the tournament to take place across the United States on June 15-July 13, 2025.

Al Taawoun’s control thrills Arruabarrena

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Al Taawoun’s control thrills Arruabarrena

Baghdad: Rodolfo Arruabarrena heaped praise on his Al Taawoun players after they produced a controlled performance to defeat Air Force SC 1-0 in their final AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group B match on Wednesday.

Andrei Girotto’s goal early in the second half turned out to be the difference as Al Taawoun secured their passage to the knockout stage as group winners, three points ahead of Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya SC.

Jesus content as Al Hilal continue to cruise

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Jesus content as Al Hilal continue to cruise

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC's stellar campaign in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 continued unabated after a 3-0 success against Al Gharafa on Tuesday, a performance which delighted head coach Jorge Jesus.

Marcos Leonardo put the Saudi Arabian side ahead in the 18th minute but Jesus’ charges had to be patient as Al Gharafa goalkeeper Sergio Rico denied them several times before a blitz towards the end confirmed the win.

MD6: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-0 Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

MD6: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-0 Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC returned to the summit of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone standings after a 3-0 win against Al Gharafa SC on Tuesday.

The four-time Asian champions moved level on 16 points with fellow Saudi Arabia side Al Ahli Saudi FC but with a better goal difference while Al Gharafa retained a slim chance of progression as they stayed on four points.

The result also meant UAE’s Al Wasl FC, who drew 1-1 with Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC on Monday, booked their place in the knockout stage.

Sanchez revels in Al Sadd’s tactical masterclass

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Sanchez revels in Al Sadd’s tactical masterclass

Riyadh: Al Sadd head coach Felix Sanchez lauded his team’s grit after a last-gasp penalty sealed a thrilling 2-1 win over Al Nassr Club on Monday, securing the Qatari side’s spot in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage.

Al Nassr cancelled out Akram Afif’s opener through Romain Saiss’ own goal before the AFC Asian Player of the Year drew a foul in stoppage time with Adam Ounas converting from the spot.

Jaissle pleased as Al Ahli pass stiff Esteghlal test

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Jaissle pleased as Al Ahli pass stiff Esteghlal test

Jeddah: Their winning run may have been halted but head coach Matthias Jaissle was delighted that Al Ahli Saudi FC fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie against Esteghlal on Monday.

Having already confirmed their knockout stage spot on Matchday Five, Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli had to claw back twice against their opponents from the Islamic Republic of Iran with Jaissle taking home the positives.