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Iranian players warm up before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and the Philippines on the Gold Coast on Sunday. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy

Some players did not sing their country’s national anthem before a match, sparking fears they might face trouble back home.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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

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.

Philippines’ Chandler McDaniel (centre) scores her team’s second goal in their Women’s Asian Cup match against Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on Sunday. Photo: dpa
Philippines’ Chandler McDaniel (centre) scores her team’s second goal in their Women’s Asian Cup match against Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on Sunday. Photo: dpa
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.

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.

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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.

Tai Po players and staff celebrate with fans following their ACL2 victory over Cong An Hanoi last December. Photo: Elson Li
Tai Po players and staff celebrate with fans following their ACL2 victory over Cong An Hanoi last December. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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.

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.

Taiwan goalkeeper Wang Yu-Ting (left) making one of her many saves against Japan in their Women’s Asian Cup group C match at HBF Park in Perth on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
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.

Wang Shuang scores China’s first goal against Bangladesh in the Women’s Asian Cup Group B clash at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Photo: EPA
Wang Shuang scores China’s first goal against Bangladesh in the Women’s Asian Cup Group B clash at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Photo: EPA
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.

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 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.

Lee Lok-him tussles with Shu Sasaki during Tai Po’s defeat by Southern on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Francis Yip addresses players and staff following Tai Po’s league defeat by Southern on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Francis Yip addresses players and staff following Tai Po’s league defeat by Southern on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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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.

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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.

Members of the Iranian women’s team pose for photographs after inspecting the pitch ahead of their game against South Korea at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast. Photo: AP
Members of the Iranian women’s team pose for photographs after inspecting the pitch ahead of their game against South Korea at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast. Photo: AP
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.

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.

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.

China team players go through their paces at a training session in Newcastle on Thursday, Australia ahead of their first AFC Women’s Asian Cup match on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
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’.

The Premier League will launch its first direct-to-customer streaming platform in Singapore next season. Photo: dpa
The Premier League will launch its first direct-to-customer streaming platform in Singapore next season. Photo: dpa
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.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa boss ‘very reassured’ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

Host city Guadalajara rocked by attacks, while Portuguese Football Federation casts doubt on team playing friendly on March 29 in Mexico City.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers to play at condemned Nepal venue, controversial India stadium

Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium was deemed unfit to host Asian Cup qualifiers, while kitchen blast killed 1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Hong Kong midfielder Juninho fires a shot across goal during an international friendly against Nepal at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
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