FIFA Launches New ‘ASEAN Cup’ Tournament to Elevate Southeast Asian Football
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—In a major boost for Southeast Asian football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino officially announced the launch of a…
Category: Asian Football
Japan Reaffirms Commitment to Asian Football Confederation, Dismisses Withdrawal Rumors
Tokyo – The Japan Football Association (JFA) has emphatically reaffirmed its commitment to remaining within the Asian Football Confederation (AFC),…
Goa Fights Valiantly But Falls 2-1 to Al Nassr in AFC Clash
Margao, Goa – FC Goa delivered a spirited performance but ultimately succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabian giants…
Al-Hilal Maintains Flawless Record with Dominant Win Over Al-Sadd
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – October 22, 2025 – Al-Hilal SFC secured their place as the team to beat in the…
Al-Ittihad Secures First Elite ACL Victory with 4-1 Rout of Al-Shorta Despite Red Card Drama
Baghdad, Iraq – Saudi champions Al-Ittihad secured their first win in the Elite AFC Champions League, defeating hosts Al-Shorta of…
East Asia Football Split Looms: Japan’s Threat to Ditch AFC Over ‘Corruption’
TOKYO — Asian football faces a potential seismic split following reports that the Japan Football Association (JFA) is seriously weighing…
Saudi Star Al-Dawsari Named AFC Player of the Year for 2025
Riyadh – Salem Al-Dawsari, the captain of Al-Hilal and the Saudi Arabian national football team, was named the AFC Player…
World Cup Qualification: Did Money Interfere Fair Play in Asia?
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is facing a fierce backlash after granting Qatar and Saudi Arabia hosting rights for the…
Saudi Arabia Secures 2026 World Cup Spot After Draw with Iraq
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Arabian national football team officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals on…
Qatar Head to Historic World Cup Qualification on Merit
Doha, Qatar – Qatar secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over regional rivals UAE on Tuesday night, with second-half headers from…