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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.

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.

A new home for children

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:36:00 GMT

In this Video of the Week, FIFA.com and FIFA TV focus on two of world football’s governing body’s projects that have been helping children in need for several years now.

Korea DPR climb ninth, Equatorial Guinea fly

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:59:00 GMT

USA remain comfortably atop of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking, while Korea DPR, Austria and Equatorial Guinea have made impressive leaps.

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.

Asian youngsters primed for test

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:42:00 GMT

The AFC U-19 Championship begins in United Arab Emirates tomorrow with four places at the FIFA U-20 World Cup up for grabs as well as continental glory.

Rising Golden Stars ready to shine

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:22:00 GMT

Vietnam are building steadily for another tilt at the looming AFF Suzuki Cup, having created an outpouring of national fervour with their breakthrough triumph four years ago.

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.

China give Camacho birthday victory

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:33:00 GMT

Jose Antonio Camacho celebrated his 57th birthday in style as his China PR team comfortably beat Vietnam 3-0 in their international friendly.

Asean success boosts Thai hopefuls

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Thailand's preparations for the FIFA Futsal World Cup have received a boost with victory in the AFF Futsal Championship 2012.

Mixed results for Asian pacesetters

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:07:00 GMT

There were differing fortunes for the frontrunners in Asia as Australia's Central Coast Mariners were held and Qatar's Lekhwiya suffered a fourth defeat, while Brisbane Roar and Al Ain of UAE both claimed wins.

Gotz shocked by sacking

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:34:00 GMT

Falko Gotz has discussed his surprise at the decision to sack him as coach of Vietnam following the U-23 national team's poor performance during November's Southeast Asian Games.

Vietnam sack Goetz

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:40:00 GMT

Vietnam have parted company with coach Falko Goetz after the side failed to perform at the Southeast Asian Games last month.

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.

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.

Familiar names head up Asian trio

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:48:00 GMT

Asia’s three representatives for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will include consistent performers Japan and Korea DPR, as well as China PR, with the Steel Rosebuds enjoying a welcome return to the world stage.

Japan lead Asian trio

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:28:00 GMT

Asia’s three representatives at next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Uzbekistan have been determined with Japan, Korea DPR and China PR securing qualification with a match to spare.

Japan edge victory over Vietnam

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:54:00 GMT

Japan began an important week with a testing 1-0 win against Vietnam, who frustrated the Blue Samurai but were ultimately undone by a winning goal from Tadanari Lee.

Kennedy praises Osieck's striking change

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Josh Kennedy has said he is enjoying life at the head of the Australian attack under coach Holger Osieck more than his predecessor, saying he is relishing the amount of support he finds up front with the national team.

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.

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.

China, Jordan among convincing winners

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:36:00 GMT

Asia's second qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ got underway with China notably beating Laos 7-2, Jordan firing nine unanswered goals past Nepal, and Qatar seeing off Vietnam 3-0.

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.

Asian front-runners in mixed moods

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:24:00 GMT

League leaders across Asia were looking over their shoulders this weekend after many suffered poor results and saw the chasers narrow the gap and turn the heat up on the them at the summit.

Records abound as history is made

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:10:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest action around the Asian leagues, with two sets of fixtures played in the Chinese Super League, late finishes in the J.League, and goals galore in the K-League.

Asian media laud progression

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:03:00 GMT

Now that the Asian preliminary qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil has been completed, FIFA.com takes a look at the reaction in the media to the results so far.

Favourites progress as stars shine

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:27:00 GMT

The first round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil has been completed, seeing a barrel-load of goals scored around Asia, with the likes of big-guns Vietnam being joined by first-time qualifiers Philippines.

Stern tests for Asian hopefuls

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:33:00 GMT

The chance to mix with Asia's big guns is up for grabs this weekend, with 16 of the continent's minnows battling it out in the second legs of the preliminary qualifying round.

Preliminary journey kicks off in Asia

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:03:00 GMT

The first round of qualifying for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ kicked off in Asia on Wednesday, with Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh convincing in their respective openers. FIFA.com reviews all the action.

Vietnam convince on preliminary road

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:35:00 GMT

Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia are in comfortable position to advance to the second round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in Asia, with respective wins over Macau, Pakistan and Laos.

Sixteen hopefuls embark on Brazil path

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:29:00 GMT

Asia's lowest-ranked teams are set to begin continental qualifying for the 2014 tournament, with Sri Lanka-Philippines, Bangladesh-Pakistan and Malaysia-Chinese Taipei among the most appetising matches on the menu.

Favourites prevail in Asian qualifiers

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:16:00 GMT

Australia were among the AFC heavyweights who coasted through to the final round of qualifiers for London 2012, while the likes of Oman and Malaysia sprung major surprises.

Thailand keep Olympic dream alive

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:12:00 GMT

Thailand scored a late equaliser against Vietnam to draw 3-3 and reach the next round of London 2012 qualifying in Asia, finishing one point ahead of second-placed Uzbekistan.

Gotz given Vietnam job

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:05:00 GMT

Falko Gotz has replaced Henrique Calisto in charge of the Vietnam national team, with the former Hertha Berlin and 1860 Munich coach signing a two-year contract.

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.

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.

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.

Rovers salvage draw, Nasaf take control

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:37:00 GMT

Aleksandar Duric scored a late equaliser for Tampines Rovers to draw 1-1 with Hanoi T&T in the AFC Cup, while Teerasil Dangda scored for a dramatic Muang Thong United 1-0 win over Victory SC.

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.

Asia's Brazil 2014 draw made

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:26:00 GMT

The AFC has conducted the draw for Asia’s first and second round qualifiers for Brazil 2014.

Five maintain London dream

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:40:00 GMT

Asian qualifying for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012 continued with Iran, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Thailand all winning through to the second stage.