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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.

Last eight beckons in AFC Cup

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:37:00 GMT

A berth in the AFC Cup quarter-final is in the offing with Vietnam's Song Lam Nghe An and Indonesia's Persipura Jayapura among a host of challengers seeking to become the first east Asian side to reach the continental final.

Saudi, Japanese teams finish strongly

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:45:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the conclusion of the AFC Champions League group stage which saw Japan and Saudi clubs making a cleansweep of the five remaining berths for the last 16.

Rampant Cerezo, Al Shabab reach last 16

Tue, 10 May 2011 15:25:00 GMT

Japan's Cerezo Osaka have joined compatriots Kashima Antlers in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League with a 4-0 win over China's Shandong Luneng, while Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab have also advanced.

Last 16 beckons in Asia

Mon, 09 May 2011 11:04:00 GMT

A trio of west Asian sides and the two clubs from Osaka are favourites to book the last five places available in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League, but anything can happen in the final matchday of the group stages.

Ten teams join Al Ittihad in last 16

Thu, 05 May 2011 07:49:00 GMT

No fewer than ten teams secured passage to the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League on the penultimate matchday, with clubs from Japan and Korea Republic continuing to dominate on the eastern side of the continent.

African footballers blanket the globe

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:11:00 GMT

While the biggest names in African football still gravitate to the bright lights of Europe, more and more are making a living where one might not expect - from USA to Korea Republic Qatar, India, Myanmar and many places in between.

Tickets up for grabs at penultimate hurdle

Mon, 02 May 2011 15:50:00 GMT

The likes of Al Sadd, Sepahan, Zob Ahan, Al Hilal, Bunyodkor, Tianjin Teda, Nagoya Grampus and Jeonbuk Motors have the chance to reach the knockout phase when the group stage’s penultimate round unfolds this week.

Al Wehdat first through in AFC Cup

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:55:00 GMT

Jordan's Al Wehdat are the first team into the AFC Cup knockout stage maintaining their perfect record with a 1-0 win over Kuwait SC, while Vietnam's Song Lam Nghe An, Hong Kong's TSW Pegasus and Thailand's Chonburi all won easily.

Meeting on Indonesia’s PSSI election at FIFA

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:01:00 GMT

The FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and the Director for Member Associations and Development, Thierry Regenass met with the Chairman of the Normalisation Committee for the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Mr Agum Gumelar at the Home of FIFA on Tuesday 19 April.

Al Ittihad advance as duo exit

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:37:00 GMT

Despair for Al Jizira and Arema, both eliminated, was mixed with joy for Al Ittihad, who became the first team through the last 16 of the 2011 AFC Champions League.

Victory win, Shandong hammer Arema

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:33:00 GMT

There were mixed fortunes for China's AFC Champions League representatives today, as Tianjin Teda were hit with a quick-fire turnaround at Melbourne Victory, while Shandong Luneng cantered to a 5-0 win over Arema Indonesia.

Sydney, Pakhtakor sparked by wins

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:39:00 GMT

In AFC Champions League action, Kashima Antlers and Suwon Bluewings drew 1-1, while Sydney FC and Pakhtakor's campaigns were revived by wins over Shanghai Shenhua and Esteghlal respectively.

Frontrunners eye early qualification

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:47:00 GMT

Al Ittihad only need a draw to progress to the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League, while Uzbekistan duo Pakhtakor and Bunyodkor are on the verge of elimination.

Kezman strikes, Carrijo nets four

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:55:00 GMT

Mateja Kezman gave South China a much needed first win in the AFC Cup, giving their prospects of qualifying from Group H a boost, while Leandro Carrijo scored four in a 5-3 goalfest between TSW Pegasus and VB.

East Bengal, South China futures at stake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:39:00 GMT

East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan and South China coach Chan Ho Yin both expect their AFC Cup Group H match to be especially critical in their campaign to stay in the competition.

Asian big guns on verge of progression

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest AFC Champions League round with Saudi Arabia heavyweights Al Ittihad and Iran league leaders Sepahan the only two remaining teams with maximum points.

Motors stall, Sepahan, Ittihad stay perfect

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:59:00 GMT

Korea Republic big guns Jeonbuk Motors had their perfect AFC Champions League record blemished, while Iran's Sepahan and Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad are on the verge of qualification after three group matches.

Joy for Cerezo and last-gasp Arema

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:54:00 GMT

Takashi Inui’s solitary goal earned Cerezo Osaka a win over Jeonbuk Motors that moved them level with their visitors at the top of Group G, while a late penalty secured Arema a surprise point at home to Shandong Luneng.

Normalisation Committee in Indonesia

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:31:00 GMT

The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided that, in accordance with article 7 paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes, a Normalisation Committee will take over from the current PSSI executive committee.

Japanese tests for South Korean flyers

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:57:00 GMT

Group leaders FC Seoul, Jeonbuk Motors and Suwon Bluewings face stern tests against Japanese sides, while Sepahan and Tianjin Teda wll look to maintain 100 per cent records on home turf.

Brazil 2014 draw stirs Asian hopefuls

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the Asian qualifying draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ which has thrown up a host of intriguing match-ups as some of the continents smaller footballing nations seek a share of the spotlight.