Asia

Cast confirmed for 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan!

The 16 teams for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan was finalised on Tuesday with Australia topping Group H with a perfect record of three wins. Australia defeated Iraq 1-0 in their final match at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City. There was, however, cheer for Iraq …

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Is playing the Santosh Trophy in Saudi Arabia a good or bad idea?

When I heard that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) have signed an MoU, out of own experience my first thought was, hopefully both sides have some concrete ideas and plans to fill this MoU with life. Often such MoU’s signed by the …

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From the Tasman Sea to the world: Tazuni revealed as Official Mascot of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

Tazuni, a fun, football-loving penguin is unveiled today as the Official Mascot of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand, capturing the spirit of an event that will go Beyond Greatness™. Based on the ‘Eudyptula minor’ species endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, Tazuni is …

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India end AFC U-20 qualification campaign with win against Kuwait!

The India U-20 National Team signed off from the AFC U-20 Asian Cup on a victorious note with a 2-1 win against Kuwait at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City on Tuesday, October 18. With this win, India finished third in Group H of the AFC U-20 Asian …

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Officials laud 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar decision!

Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is looking forward to making the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar a festival of friendship for the entire continent. Speaking after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee’s decision to award Qatar the hosting rights for the next …

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Qatar 2022 organisers announce additional 30,000 rooms for 2022 FIFA World Cup visitors!

With just over one month to go, ticket sales for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar are approaching 3 million as the countdown continues to the first edition of the tournament in West Asia, which will get underway at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20. Organisers announced a further …

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New AFC Stadium in collaboration with FIFA to build on Asian football’s strong momentum!

The future of Asian football is set to usher in greater success and progress as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the collaborative project of a new AFC Stadium in a ground-breaking ceremony held in Putrajaya, Malaysia on …

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Improvise, adapt, overcome: The story of India U-20 boys Amandeep & Taison Singh!

Fullbacks, or sidebacks are a rare breed in modern day football. They are considered defenders, yet they must attack. They need both creativity, and the ability to tackle. They require to be explosive on certain occasions, and yet be calm and collective on others. The India U-20 Men’s National Team …

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