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The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Monday, June 25 evening with Portugal being held to a 1-1 draw by Iran at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk. From the start, Portugal had more of the ball but without big chances while Iran wanted to hit them on counter attacks and …

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Monday, June 25 with Saudi Arabia scoring a late 2-1 win over Egypt at the Volgograd Arena. After a slow start, Egypt went ahead in the 22nd minute through a goal from their superstar Mo Salah, who lobbed the ball over a charging …

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Sunday, June 24 with Japan and Senegal playing out an exciting 2-2 draw at the Yekaterinburg Stadium. Senegal started off as the stronger of the two sides and went ahead in the 11th minute as a shot was punched out by keeper Kawashima, …

The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment to leverage on the power of football to empower communities and strengthen the Women’s game across the Continent was further underlined on Saturday, June 24 at the ‘Empowering Girls through Football’ social responsibility seminar in Hong Kong. More than 200 coaches, national team players …

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Saturday, June 23 with Mexico scoring a second win, a 2-1 over South Korea at the Rostov Arena. Mexico had more of the ball initially with South Korea concentration on counter attacks and the ploy seemed to work as both teams had chances …

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Thursday, June 21 afternoon with Denmark having to survive dangerous moments to draw Australia 1-1 at the Samara Arena. Denmark had the better start as in the 7th minute an Australia turnover led to Nicolai Jörgensen finding Christian Eriksen, who placed the ball …

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Wednesday, June 20 evening with former champions Spain having to dig deep to beat a fighting Iran at the Kazan Arena. The less said about the first half, the better, then Spain had no answer and solutions to an ultra-defensive Iran and accordingly …

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Wednesday, June 20 afternoon with Uruguay beating Saudi Arabia thanks to a Luis Suarez goal at the Rostov Arena. Saudi Arabia had the better start but couldn’t score and then in the 23rd minute a blunder from their goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais allowed Uruguay …

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday, June 19 afternoon with 10 men Colombia suffering a surprise 1-2 defeat to Japan at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk. Colombia had the worst possible start as midfielder Carlos Sanchez was send off in the 3rd minute for a handball inside the …

The “It’s My Game” campaign by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues this week with new videos highlighting exceptional women playing football and working in the game across the Continent. The campaign celebrates women’s contribution to Asian football and emphasises their varied roles within it, illustrating football as a career …