Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Woman’s MD۲
Japan were beaten 2-1 by Spain while Australia were handed a 3-0 defeat by Germany on Thursday with both teams also keen to improve not only the result but also…
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Jasim signs for Como, Diaby joins Al Ittihad
Having previously played for Antalyaspor in the Turkish League in 2023, Jasim made a quick return to Iraq to join Al Kahrabaa SC before being loaned out to Air Force…
Kapadze praises Uzbekistan&#۸۲۱۷;s positive attitude
Uzbekistan’s debut at the Olympics was marked by a spirited display against the former champions. Eldor Shomurodov’s penalty leveled the score after Abel Ruiz’s opener, but a second-half goal by…
Hussein applauds Iraq’s strong character
Hussein struck the equaliser from the spot four minutes after Ukraine had gone ahead through Valentyn Rubchynskyi with Ali Jasim’s spectacular winner settling the contest in favour of the West…
Oiwa expects more from Japan
While pleased with the result, Oiwa has demanded even more as he felt Japan did not take full advantage of their opportunities against Paraguay. The South Americans were reduced to…
Aubameyang joins Al Qadsiah
The Gabon international was signed from French Ligue 1 side Marseille after a prolific 2023/24 campaign which saw him score 30 goals. A proven goalscorer with Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal and…
Men’s Football &#۸۲۱۱; Players to Watch
Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq are all determined to produce a medal finish and the-AFC.com takes a look at the players who will be pivotal to their chances. Joel Chima Fujita…
Iraq return to Olympics with high hopes under Shenaishil
The Iraqis will be returning to the Olympics for their third appearance after a memorable run to the semi-finals in Athens in 2004 and their qualification for Rio de Janeiro…
Pizzi takes charge of Kuwait
Spaniard Pizzi took over the role vacated by Rui Bento after the Portuguese helped Kuwait return to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time…
Al Nassr snap up Bento, Ryan seals Roma move
Bento moved from Athletico Paranaense on a four-year contract and has already joined the team in their pre-season training in Spain. The 25-year-old was part of Brazil’s squad in the…