Marcos Ureña, Jonatan Ferreira Reis join K League

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Marcos Ureña, Jonatan Ferreira Reis join K League

Seoul: Newly promoted K League clubs Gwangju FC and Busan IPARK FC have signed Marcos Ureña and Jonatan Ferreira Reis respectively.

Ureña, who made his professional debut in Costa Rica Part 1 Alajuelense in 2008, was selected into the national team the following year.

With almost a decade’s worth of experience playing in the Russian Premier League, Danish Superliga and Major League Soccer of the United States, the 30-year-old striker is set to make his mark in the K League.

Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021

Tokyo: The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed by one year due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus crisis.

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, following a conference call on Tuesday, agreed to postpone the Games for 12 months.

Henry focused on ensuring Suwon bounce back

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Henry focused on ensuring Suwon bounce back

Suwon: With the 2020 AFC Champions League on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Suwon Samsung Bluewings defender Doneil Henry is hoping to use the time available over the coming weeks to make the changes necessary to bounce back from a disappointing start to the competition.

Suwon slipped to narrow defeats in their opening Group G games against both Japan’s Vissel Kobe and Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim before a halt was called to proceedings as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

And while uncertainty remains over when the competition will resume, central defender Henry believes he and his Suwon teammates can use the current situation to their advantage as they seek to iron out some early-season teething problems.

KFA turns national training centre into COVID-19 treatment clinic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

KFA turns national training centre into COVID-19 treatment clinic

Paju: The Korea Football Association (KFA) has offered its National Football Centre in Paju to serve as a treatment clinic for those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

The coaching facility located in the Gyeonggi Province of Korea Republic is utilised by various national teams for training camps.

5 picturesque Asian football grounds

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 picturesque Asian football grounds

Kuala Lumpur: From Saitama to Azadi Stadium, the world’s largest continent is home to some great football stadiums, but Asia also boasts many lesser known grounds with some of the most picturesque settings for football anywhere in the world.

With the sport all over Asia taking a break, the-AFC.com takes you on a tour across the continent, looking at grounds where the scenic views are as much an attraction as the football itself.

The Asian Football Quiz - Round 2

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - Round 2

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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Asian legends, stars join FIFA, WHO in fight against COVID-19

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian legends, stars join FIFA, WHO in fight against COVID-19

Geneva: FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have teamed up to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching a new awareness campaign led by world-renowned footballers, who are calling on all people around the world to follow five key steps to stop the spread of the disease.

Saudi Arabia legend Sami Al Jaber has backed the initiative alongside India's Sunil Chhetri, China PR's Han Duan and Sun Wen, Korea Republic's Park Ji-sung and Japan's Asako Takakura along with 22 other global stars in the video campaign - Pass the message: Five steps to kicking out coronavirus.