Asia

As part of a wide-ranging strategic meeting, Bundesliga legend and FIFA World Cup winner Lothar Matthäus joined key stakeholders from both German and Thai footballing ecosystems in Bangkok to discuss the development of football throughout the country and the opportunities for fostering stronger ties between the respective organisations. As part …

Ashley Westwood was encouraged by the comeback of his Afghanistan side in their 2-1 win against India, with Sharif Mukhammad’s 88th penalty deciding the match. Sunil Chhetri had put India ahead via the penalty spot in the 38th minute but Afghanistan fought back to equalise through Rahmat Akbari in the …

Indian Women’s international goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu has signed for Metro United WFC in the South Australian Women’s National Premier League. As part of the move, she will train with A-League side Adelaide United during her stint. The 28-year-old will become the first Indian footballer to grace the Australian league.Panthoi …

Since its launch in 2019, the Football for Schools programme has taken its rightful place in more than half of FIFA’s Member Associations and become a key part of the lives of over 40 million pupils. On 20, 21 and 22 March, it was Vietnam’s turn to join the F4S …

India’s quest for a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers suffered a serious jolt when they went down to Afghanistan 1-2 on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The winners trailed 0-1 at half time. Skipper Sunil Chhetri, playing …

An inspired Afghanistan came from behind to beat India 2-1 in Group A of Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Tuesday, March 26. Trailing to a Sunil Chhetri penalty at the interval, Afghanistan drew …