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West Asian duo maintain perfect run

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:29:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the action from Friday’s abbreviated AFC Asian Cup matchday with Bahrain and United Arab Emirates the big winners, as 2011 semi-finalists Uzbekistan were undone on the road.

Executive Committee strongly backs further governance reforms and strengthens fight against racism and discrimination

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:17:00 GMT

Chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee held its first meeting of the year at the Home of FIFA in Zurich over the last two days.

Asian favourites open brightly

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:55:00 GMT

The journey towards AFC Asian Cup qualification began with continental giants Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia opening in bright fashion while ten-man Hong Kong managed to collect a point on the road against 2011 semi-finalists Uzbekistan.

Journey to Asian glory opens with key match-ups

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:34:00 GMT

The long road to qualification for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Australia commences on Wednesday with a massive matchday featuring ten matches and four former continental kings. FIFA.com previews all the action.

Singapore in fourth heaven

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 08:15:00 GMT

The AFF Suzuki Cup saw Singapore coach Raddy Avramovic end a successful decade-long tenure on a high as the Lions claimed a record fourth crown, while Thailand’s Teerasil Dangda again shone and Philippines continued to grow.

Tough draw for Chinese champions

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:33:00 GMT

Guangzhou Evergrande have been placed in a group containing Jeonbuk Motors and Urawa Red Diamonds when the 2013 AFC Champions League draw was made today.

South-east Asia's finest take centre stage

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the AFF Suzuki Cup which commences this weekend with the biannual south-east Asian tournament typically promising large fervent crowds and high tempo football.

What is international football’s biggest rivalry?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.

Homeless event makes strides in Mexico

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:03:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the recent 2012 Homeless World Cup, which featured 56 men's and women's teams competing in Mexico City to help improve people's lives through football.

Former champions handed tough draws

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:36:00 GMT

China PR, Iraq, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have been grouped together in AFC Asian Cup 2015 qualifying, while Iran will join Kuwait, Thailand and Lebanon in another tough pool.

Thai events educate and excite

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:31:00 GMT

Three events were staged in Nakhon Ratchasima in the last week of September aimed at advancing futsal coaching techniques, spreading the sport's popularity and allowing children to have fun.

Indonesian who inspired '50s meridian

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:11:00 GMT

On the 25th anniversary of Ramang’s passing, FIFA.com recalls the marvellous career of the Indonesian goal machine renowned for nutmegs and overhead-kicks.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back across the week in quotes, with Gregory van der Wiel on playing with Arjen Robben, Kobe Bryant reminisces about the gold of age of Serie A, while Nedum Onuoha is wowed by Indonesian fans.

Everton pull out of Indonesia tournament

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:20:00 GMT

English football club Everton pulled out of a pre-season tournament in Indonesia on Tuesday citing concerns over the event after the withdrawal of Turkey's Galatasaray.

Bepe: I want to win a title with Indonesia

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:40:00 GMT

Indonesia icon Bambang Pamungkas, otherwise known as Bepe, speaks to FIFA.com about his boyhood idols, overseas experiences, life at Persija Jakarta, desire to win something with his country and love of cooking.

AFC's finest chasing Thailand 2012 places

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Four tickets to the FIFA Futsal World Cup will be up for grabs when Asia's 16 best sides meet in the 2012 AFC Futsal Championship this week. FIFA.com previews the tournament.

Development in Africa, qualifiers for Thailand

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:46:00 GMT

In our monthly round-up of the latest developments in futsal, FIFA.com looks over qualifying action for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 and development work taking place in Africa.

FIFA Executive Committee agrees major governance reforms & Ethics structure

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:23:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee convened at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 29 and 30 March for its first meeting of the year and agreed to major reforms of its governance, in particular relating to ethics, audit and compliance.

Ten left standing as Saudis, Bahrain fall

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:25:00 GMT

Qatar snatched a draw in Iran and a place in the final phase of Asian Zone qualifying at the expense of Bahrain, while Oman went through thanks to Saudi Arabia’s collapse in Australia and Korea Republic and Lebanon completed the last ten.

Asian hopefuls face moment of truth

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:45:00 GMT

Asia's concluding Round Three matchday sees eight nations hunting four remaining berths with continental elite Korea Republic still not safe as outsiders such as Lebanon, Thailand and Oman seek breakthrough success.

Asia's top guns ready to fire

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:28:00 GMT

Eight Asian teams remain in contention for four remaining berths to Round Four of Brazil 2014 qualifying and some veteran goalscorers are aiming to rise to the occasion.

Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:45:00 GMT

Bahrain have been one step away from reaching the last two FIFA World Cups™ but while their coach Peter Taylor tells FIFA.com the chances of reaching Brazil 2014 are slim, the Englishman says the Gulf nation has a bright future.

Safee Sali, Malaysia's goalscoring hero

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:02:00 GMT

Having already helped his nation to unprecedented success, prolific Malaysia striker Safee Sali is now intent on breaking new ground for both club and country.

Malaysia maintain regional supremacy

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:23:00 GMT

Malaysia’s U-23 side have retained the SEA Games title in dramatic fashion, edging hosts Indonesia 4-3 on penalties after an evenly-matched final. FIFA.com reviews the tournament.

Malaysia take football final on penalties

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:26:00 GMT

Malaysia took gold in the U-23 football tournament at the Southeast Asian Games today by beating Indonesia 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

Four spots left in Asia

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:18:00 GMT

The window of opportunity to reach the next stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification continues to get smaller in Asia, with only four berths remaining after Australia, Iran and Iraq all sealed their passage.

Iran on the cusp after comfortable win

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:41:00 GMT

Iran won 4-1 away to Indonesia to move on to the verge of reaching the next phase in Asian Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Three through, five out in Asia

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:07:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a matchday on which Japan, Uzbekistan and Jordan sealed berths in the fourth round and the hopes of Indonesia, Korea DPR, Singapore, Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates were ended.

Quartet well placed, five stare at abyss

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:49:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews Friday’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Asia where four nations can sew up their passage to the next stage, including what would be a historic moment for Jordan.

China's Brazil dreams on a knife-edge

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:56:00 GMT

Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ continues on Friday with China PR on the brink of elimination, while the continent's elite are well placed with two further matchdays to come.

Galaxy tour to include Jakarta

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:41:00 GMT

Los Angeles Galaxy will play against an Indonesia all-star team later this month ahead of further matches in the Philippines and Australia.

FIFA awards further TV rights for 2015-2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:16:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee has decided on sales and distribution of FIFA media rights between 2015 and 2022 in Australia, Canada and the Caribbean, and awarded the sales representation for selected territories in Asia to Infront Sports & Media.

Asian heavyweights nearly there

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:53:00 GMT

Asia’s top sides ran riot today in qualifying for Brazil 2014, with Japan going goal crazy against the Tajiks while Australia and Iran also had comfortable evenings.

Qatar snatch win over Indonesia

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:32:00 GMT

Indonesia saw the prospect of an opening 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying point slip through their fingers as Mohammed Razak struck to give Qatar the lead for a third time in what ended in a 3-2 win in Group E.

Asian favourites seek dominance

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:28:00 GMT

The halfway mark of Asia’s third qualifying round for Brazil 2014 features a number of potentially decisive match-ups with Iran against Bahrain, and China's match-up with Iraq, amongst the highlights.

Favourites shocked across Asia

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:00:00 GMT

It was a night of shocks and surprises in Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup as China lost out and Japan, Korea Republic and Iran were all held to draws.

Test two for Asian hopefuls

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:24:00 GMT

With Australia in Saudi Arabia, Japan visiting Uzbekistan and Iran making the trip to Qatar, FIFA.com previews Matchday 2 in the third round of Asian Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Asian underdogs sharpen form

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:02:00 GMT

Indonesia and Jordan boosted their confidence ahead of their forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers with fine results, while Thailand and Singapore played out a goalless draw.

Japan handed awkward assignment

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:32:00 GMT

Asian champions Japan may not have it all their own way on the road to Brazil after they were pitted against fellow South African 2010 qualifiers Korea DPR, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in Group C. Elsewhere Australia will take on Saudi Arabia.

When small nations stand tall

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:09:00 GMT

The FIFA World Cup™ has always allowed small countries to stand on a level playing field with their bigger counterparts, and the likes of Uruguay, the Netherlands and Paraguay are testament to that fairytale.

Favourites prevail in Asian qualifiers

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:27:00 GMT

Singapore celebrated, while China PR were among the biggest winners as the final places in Asia's third round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers were decided. FIFA.com rounds up the action.

China score six, Saudis hit five

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:56:00 GMT

Asia's big guns in the preliminary qualification for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ saw their names make it into Saturday's Preliminary Draw with big wins as Saudi Arabia and China scored five and six apiece.

Exiled nations eye World Cup return

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:48:00 GMT

From Egypt through Colombia to Hungary, FIFA.com looks at some of the nations aiming to end extended absences from the FIFA World Cup by qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Qualifying tales through the ages

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:32:00 GMT

With the draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ set for Saturday, FIFA.com looks back on some of the more weird, wonderful and ground-breaking qualifiers since the first almost 80 years ago.

Asian hopefuls in do or die deciders

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:42:00 GMT

Asia's second round of qualifiers reaching a climax today, with no fewer than 30 sides battling it out on the road to 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. You can follow the action live on FIFA.com.

Asian favourites draw first blood

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest round of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying in Asia, which saw the traditional favourites take an advantage over their underdog opponents.

Thirty hopefuls begin road to round three

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:55:00 GMT

Some intriguing second round, first legs are in store, with Kuwait-Philippines, Qatar-Vietnam, Singapore-Malaysia and United Arab Emirates-India catching the eye.

New Executive Committee for Indonesia FA

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:07:00 GMT

The elections of a new Executive Committee of the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) took place on 9 July 2011 and Djohar Arifin Husin was elected as the new PSSI president.

Persipura claim third crown

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:40:00 GMT

Persipura have won their third Indonesian league title with the club from Jayapura securing the crown with three matches to spare.

Persipura, Chonburi book last-eight places

Wed, 25 May 2011 17:44:00 GMT

Persipura Jayapura defeated Song Lam Nghe An 3-1 and Chonburi cruised to a comfortable win against Sriwijaya to reach the AFC Cup quarter-finals, as did Kuwait SC and Jordan big guns Al Wehdat.