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Members of Iran’s women’s football delegation arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on their way home from the Women’s Asia Cup in Australia. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iran football delegation

A player and member of the support staff decided to stay, with rest of Women’s Asia Cup squad returning home on Tuesday.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan thrash Vietnam to ease into last 8, Chinese Taipei also in

US, Israel war on Iran

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

China beat North Korea in controversial Women’s Asian Cup clash, top Group B

North Korea refuse to play after VAR reverses disallowed goal, defeat sets up quarter-final against Australia.

North Korea’s head coach Ri Song-ho (left) is booked after protesting China’s second goal in Sydney. Photo: AFP
North Korea’s head coach Ri Song-ho (left) is booked after protesting China’s second goal in Sydney. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Lee Man boss Chu sacked hours after shock FA Cup defeat to Rangers

Chu Siu-kei fired shortly after penalty shootout loss, with assistant Darren Read stepping up on interim basis. Tai Po stun Kitchee.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Philippines keep hopes alive with win, South Korea top group

Host Australia’s late goal not enough to overtake the Koreans, while Iran’s players sing anthem before final match and bow out without a win.

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian ⁠Cup: China, North Korea seal quarter-final spots with dominant wins

Holders China beat stubborn Uzbekistan while the Koreans, who have now scored eight goals in their two matches, defeat debutants Bangladesh.

China’s Li Qingtong (left) heads past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Maftuna Jonimqulova to score her team’s third goal during their 3-0 win in Sydney on Friday. Photo: AFP
China’s Li Qingtong (left) heads past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Maftuna Jonimqulova to score her team’s third goal during their 3-0 win in Sydney on Friday. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Malaysian FA disappointed with CAS ruling to partially uphold player sanctions

FAM says court’s ruling over the naturalisation scandal is ‘disproportionate’ and that it has accepted responsibility for oversight failures.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po backers deny planning to pull plug, say future in club president’s hands

Francis and Catherine Yip want to ‘bring more joy to the district’, but say decision over club’s future belongs to president Peter Lam.

Fifa

CAS cuts sanctions on players involved in Malaysia scandal to official-match bans

CAS says the seven footballers who played for Malaysia using falsified documents can resume training with their clubs during the 12-month ban.

The Malaysia team including the naturalised players before the start of their Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur on June 10 last year. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Australia beat Iran to join South Korea in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals

The Koreans, who knocked out the Matildas in 2022, top the group on goal difference before the two sides meet in the final match on Sunday.

Australia’s Remy Siemsen (centre) wards off Iran’s Fatemeh Amineh (left) and Atefah Imani during their AFC Women’s Asian Cup group A match at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Australia’s Remy Siemsen (centre) wards off Iran’s Fatemeh Amineh (left) and Atefah Imani during their AFC Women’s Asian Cup group A match at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan dominate possession but struggle to beat dogged Taiwan

World No 8 team produce 30 shots to nil but struggle to get past defiant goalkeeper Wang Yu-ting; Vietnam beat India in later match.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: China sweep aside Bangladesh in winning start to title defence

Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui strikes enough to see off tournament debutants. North Korea beat Uzbekistan in early game.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s women out of Dubai football event, jockey Teetan eyes quick return

Pink Ladies Cup began last week and city’s women had been due to face Tanzania on Wednesday and Russia two days later.

Hong Kong’s women were playing in the Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai when the US and Israel bombed Iran. Photo: HKFA
US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

The expanding conflict in the Middle East could have implications for the World Cup, as well as matches next month in the region. Photo: AP
The expanding conflict in the Middle East could have implications for the World Cup, as well as matches next month in the region. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

The Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dream

Tai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Uncertainty surrounds Tai Po future as owners consider pulling plug on club

Head coach Lee Chi-kin in dark over whether owners Francis and Catherine Yip will continue backing district club beyond this season.

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Fifa

Iran football federation chief says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

‘The US regime has attacked our homeland … we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope,’ said Mehdi Taj.

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An Iranian flag hangs over a backrest in the stands after the Fifa World Cup in Qatar in 2022. Photo: dpa
An Iranian flag hangs over a backrest in the stands after the Fifa World Cup in Qatar in 2022. Photo: dpa
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Kerr gets winner as hosts Australia beat Philippines in opener

Captain’s first-half goal enough for rusty Matildas team to get their campaign off to winning start against plucky but outmatched opponents.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Iran trying to focus on football, as US, Israel bomb homeland

Iran squad arrived in Australia days before regime-change assault killed country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Fifa World Cup 2026

VAR expanded, new rules to curb time wasting approved in time for World Cup

Video assistant referee’s role to now include second bookings and corners; countdown for throw-ins, goal kicks brought in to prevent delays.

The International Football Association Board signed off on three changes to the VAR (video assistant referee) protocol on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: ex-champs North Korea seek return to glory after doping ban

Three-time winners’ game on Tuesday will be their first since 2010 final, but major wins at U-17 and U-20 level show they will be a threat.

North Korea’s silver-medal finish at the Asian Games in Hangzhou is a signal of the country’s revival. Photo: Reuters
North Korea’s silver-medal finish at the Asian Games in Hangzhou is a signal of the country’s revival. Photo: Reuters
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

China chase Women’s Asian Cup glory but Japan, Australia, North Korea are threats

The holders have won the title 9 times but results since lifting the trophy in India have been disappointing.

English Premier League

Premier League to launch new Singapore streaming service, could Hong Kong follow?

English top flight to launch first direct-to-customer platform, may be ‘replicated all around the world’.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Dominant North Korea among favourites to win Women’s Asian Cup despite Covid break

Secretive state’s team emerged from 4-year pandemic lockdown to win trio of youth titles, including Women’s Under-20 World Cup in 2024.

North Korea women’s celebrate winning the Fifa Women’s Under-20 World Cup. Photo: AP
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