‘Sweden give us a different challenge’ – Gustavsson
SYDNEY (17 June 2021) – The June window ends with the Westfield Matildas taking on Sweden in Kalmar. The team faces another tough test against a team that is currently…
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'Sweden give us a different challenge' - GustavssonSYDNEY (17 June 2021) - The June window ends with the Westfield Matildas taking on Sweden in Kalmar. The team faces another tough test against a team that is currently on an 11-game undefeated streak. Following...Continue Reading'Sweden give us a different challenge' - Gustavsson -
VAR set for AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to QatarMANILA (17 June 2021) - The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be implemented when the continent’s top teams go head-to-head in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers – Road to Qatar...Continue ReadingVAR set for AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar -
Line-up for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ qualifiers final round unveiledKUALA LUMPUR (16 June 2021) - With two years to go to Asia’s flagship men’s national team tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have today confirmed the 22 out of 24 teams who have advanced...Continue ReadingLine-up for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ qualifiers final round unveiled -
Australia and Vietnam through to third round of Asian qualifiersSYDNEY (16 June 2021) – Australia and Vietnam are the two ASEAN representatives in the third round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This follows the completion of the second-round qualifiers last night with Australia...Continue ReadingAustralia and Vietnam through to third round of Asian qualifiers -
AFC announces coverage of all national team competitions in AustraliaSYDNEY (15 June 2021) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced that Football Australia have acquired the rights to the AFC’s national team football package for the rights cycle 2021-2024. Football Australia have secured...Continue ReadingAFC announces coverage of all national team competitions in Australia
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VAR set for AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar
MANILA (17 June 2021) – The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be implemented when the continent’s top teams go head-to-head in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup…
Line-up for AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ qualifiers final round unveiled
KUALA LUMPUR (16 June 2021) – With two years to go to Asia’s flagship men’s national team tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have today confirmed the 22 out of…
Australia and Vietnam through to third round of Asian qualifiers
SYDNEY (16 June 2021) – Australia and Vietnam are the two ASEAN representatives in the third round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This follows the completion of the…
AFC announces coverage of all national team competitions in Australia
SYDNEY (15 June 2021) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced that Football Australia have acquired the rights to the AFC’s national team football package for the rights cycle…
PFF sign with Kelme for two years
MANILA (14 June 2021) – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and the Azkals Foundation have signed with Spanish kit supplier Kelme on a two-year contract. Kelme will be the official…
Final selection for Indonesian U16
JAKARTA (14 June 2021) – The Indonesian Under-16 team is undergoing their second and final selection this week under head coach Bima Sakti in Jakarta. A total of 40 players…
Another round of ‘learnings and positives’ for Gustavsson after Danish defeat
SYDNEY (13 June 2021) – A disappointing result has not stopped Tony Gustavsson from taking out both the positives and opportunities to learn following his team’s 3-2 loss to Denmark. …
Malaysian Super League restart on 24 July
PETALING JAYA (13 June 2021) – The 2021 Malaysian Super League will restart on 24 July – as announced by organisers Malaysian Football League (MFL). Dato’ Ab Ghani Hassan, the…
Alessio takes over at Persija
JAKARTA (12 June 2021) – Persija Jakarta have landed Angelo Alessio – the former assistant to Antonio Conte – as their new head coach. The 56-year-old Alessio had signed a…
Vietnam score crucial win over Malaysia
HANOI (12 June 2021) – Vietnam inched closer to a place in the third round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers following their crucial 2-1 win over Malaysia in…
Rahmad weighs option with a month to go
JAKARTA (11 June 2021) – With about a month to go to the start of Indonesia’s 2021/22 Liga 1, Rahmad Darmawan has been hard at work tuning up Madura United…
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AFF Suzuki Cup 2020
PFF sign with Kelme for two years
MANILA (14 June 2021) – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and the Azkals Foundation have signed with Spanish kit supplier Kelme on a two-year contract. Kelme will be the official…
South East Asia’s top football tournament AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 forges new partnership with Goal
SINGAPORE (10 June 2021) – The AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 has forged an exciting new partnership with the world’s biggest football content and media business Footballco, where its flagship digital…
Herbalife becomes an official supporter of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020
SINGAPORE (7 June 2021) – Leading nutritional and wellness company Herbalife has joined the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 as an Official Supporter. Partnering South East Asia’s most-watched football tournament for…
AFF announce Official Draw Dates for AFF Suzuki Cup 2020
KUALA LUMPUR (2 June 2021) – The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) confirmed today that the Official Draw for the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be held on Tuesday, 10th August…
Bamboo Airways official airliner for VFF
HANOI (21 April 2021) – Bamboo Airways have been appointed as the official airliner for the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). “The signing with Bamboo Airways will create a conducive environment…
Dalmas leaves post as Cambodia head coach
PHNON PENH (26 March 2021) – Felix Dalmas has left his post as the Cambodian national team head coach due to ‘personal reasons.’ “I truly appreciate Football Federation of Cambodia…
NFABD officially unveil Rajagobal as new Brunei coach
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (25 Feb 2021) – The National FA of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) have officially unveiled Datuk K. Rajagobal as their new head coach. This follows the signing ceremony…
We need six points from three matches – Hang-seo
HANOI (21 Feb 2021) – Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo will be looking to win at least six points from their final three qualifying matches in Group G of the…
MFL’s 5 March kick-off for benefit of all quarters
PETALING JAYA (13 Feb 2021) – The Malaysian Football League (MFL) planned 5 March 2021 kick-off for the domestic football season is for the benefit of all quarters. Dato ‘…
Everyone must play role to develop Brunei football – Raja
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (11 Feb 2021) – Newly-appointed Brunei Darussalam head coach K. Rajagobal said that everyone in the country must play their role to help develop football. Speaking at…
Tatsuma commits to lead Lions
SINGAPORE (5 Feb 2021) – The FA of Singapore (FAS) are pleased to announce that Tatsuma Yoshida will continue to serve as the national heam coach until December 2022. Tatsuma…
FAM call off national training camp following MCO
PETALING JAYA (12 Jan 2021) – The re-introduction of the Movement Control Order (MCO) by the Malaysian government has forced the FA of Malaysia (FAM) to cancel the planned centralised…
Fuji Electric joins AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 as official supporter
SINGAPORE (21 Dec 2020) – Japanese electrical equipment company Fuji Electric has joined the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 as an Official Supporter, in the company’s first-ever partnership with South East…
Twelve newcomers to provide challenge – Hang-seo
HANOI (13 Dec 2020) – The 12 newcomers to the Vietnam national team this month are not there just to make up the numbers. Head coach Park Hang-seo has called…
We lack quality strikers – Hang-seo
HANOI (10 Dec 2020) – Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has lamented the lack of quality strikers following the centralized training camp which starts this week. A total of 36…
AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 rescheduled for December 2021
SINGAPORE (7 Dec 2020) – The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has today announced that its flagship tournament, the AFF Suzuki Cup – which was originally scheduled for November 2020, will…
Rajagobal heads to Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (1 Dec 2020) – Datuk K. Rajagobal has been appointed as the new head coach of Brunei Darussalam. This was announced by Pengiran Matusin Pengiran Matasan, President…
Third training camp for Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (25 Nov 2020) – With the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 just months away, Brunei Darussalam have stepped up their preparations where this week, they are already into…
Rajagobal, Zeise and Weiss shortlisted for Brunei post
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (23 Nov 2020) – Former Malaysia head coach Datuk K. Rajagobal leads the three shortlisted candidates for the post of head coach of Brunei Darussalam. The other…
Two more years for Cheng Hoe
PETALING JAYA (21 Nov 2020) – The FA of Malaysia (FAM) have decided to keep the faith with Tan Cheng Hoe as the head coach of the Malaysian national team.…
AFF Suzuki Cup 2018
ASC2018: Culmination of well laid out plans for Vietnam
HANOI (17 Dec 2018) – Vietnam’s win of the AFF Suzuki Cup this year was the culmination of a well laid out plans by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). Things…
ASC2018: Early Anh Duc strike seals Vietnam’s second title
HANOI (15 Dec 2018) – The four-goal first-leg thriller in Kuala Lumpur had immensely raised expectations of a grand finale here tonight. And Vietnam, in front of over 40,000 fans at…
ASC2018: Enjoy the final, says Cheng Hoe
HANOI (14 Dec 2018) – Malaysian head coach Tan Cheng Hoe does not want his players to be burdened by expectations but instead to just focus on playing the game…
ASC2018: Keep calm, says Hang-seo
HANOI (14 Dec 2018) – Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has a simple advise for his chargers ahead of tomorrow night’s second leg finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018…
ASC2018: Anh Duc set to play against Malaysia
HANOI (13 Dec 2018) – Veteran striker Nguyen Anh Duc is set to play against Malaysia this Saturday night as Vietnam look to finish the job and lift only their…
ASC2018: Flight of Hope to Hanoi
HANOI (13 Dec 2018) – Harimau Malaya flew off to Hanoi this morning full of confidence and high in team spirit – ready to do battle against the Golden Dragons…
ASC2018: No free kicks at dangerous areas, warns Hang-seo
BUKIT JALIL (12 Dec 2018) – Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has warned his players against giving away free kicks at dangerous places. This after Malaysia clawed back from two…
ASC2018: A steep curve in Hanoi for Malaysia
BUKIT JALIL (12 Dec 2018) – The My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi was a bane for Malaysia in the group stage and where it will be another ‘trying’ journey…
ASC2018: Vietnam lose two-goal lead to draw with Malaysia
BUKIT JALIL (11 Dec 2018) – Fired up by the massive home support, the Malaysians battled back from two goals down to level the score against Vietnam in the AFF…
ASC2018: Ample police presence to ensure safety
KUALA LUMPUR (10 Dec 2018) – There will be ample police presence for the match between Malaysia and Vietnam tomorrow night with the assurance given that at least 1,200 personnel…
ASC2018: We will erase bitter memories of 2009, says Trong Hoang
KUALA LUMPUR (10 Dec 2018) – Vietnam’s Nguyen Trong Hoang aims to erase the bitter memories of the 2009 SEA Games when they take on Malaysia in the first leg,…
ASC2018: The final will be different, says Zaquan
KUALA LUMPUR (10 Dec 2018) – Malaysian captain Zaquan Adha Abdul Razak promised a different Malaysia when they take on Vietnam in the first leg, finals of the AFF Suzuki…
ASC2018: Full house for Malaysia-Vietnam clash
KUALA LUMPUR (9 Dec 2018) – A total of 80,000 tickets have been sold ahead of the first leg, finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup between Malaysia and Vietnam on…
ASC2018: Eriksson picks Vietnam to lift title
HANOI (8 Dec 2018) – Sven Goran Eriksson has picked Vietnam as the team to lift the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018. The Philippines supremo said that Vietnam have been the…
ASC2018: Eriksson is of a different level, says Hang-seo
HANOI (7 Dec 2018) – Vietnam head coach Park hang-seo paid homage to Philippines’ supremo Sven Goran Eriksson in spite of scoring two wins out of two against the Swede.…
ASC2018: It is Malaysia vs Vietnam in AFF Suzuki Cup Final
HANOI (7 Dec 2018) – Two former champions – Vietnam and Malaysia – will battle for ASEAN football supremacy in this year’s AFF Suzuki Cup final which will be decided…
ASC2018: No drama as Vietnam make Finals
HANOI (6 Dec 2018) – There was no drama tonight at the My Dinh National Stadium as a late charge saw Vietnam beating the Philippines 2-1 in the second leg…
ASC2018: It’s amazing, says Cheng Hoe as his team makes the final
BANGKOK (5 Dec 2018) – It was an amazing night for Malaysian head coach, Tan Cheng Hoe after his team came back twice to hold Thailand. To top it all off,…
ASC2018: Adisak’s dramatic penalty miss sends Malaysia into final
BANGKOK (5 Dec 2018) – Thai striker Adisak Kraisorn’s missed penalty in the dying moments of the AFF Suzuki Cup second-leg semi-final battle saw Malaysia advance on the away goals at…
ASC2018: No tourists tag for the Philippines
HANOI (5 Dec 2018) – The Philippines will be out to make sure that they are not just tourists for their grudge match against Vietnam in the return tie of…
AFF Beach Soccer Championship News
BEACH SOCCER: Komkrit hat trick gives Thailand first-ever crown
CHONBURI (17 Nov 2019) – A hat trick from Komkrit Nanan gave Thailand their first-ever AFF Beach Soccer title when they beat defending champions Vietnam 4-2 in the final round-robin…
BEACH SOCCER: Thais on course for crown; champs Vietnam falter
CHONBURI (16 Nov 2019) – Hosts Thailand stayed the course for the AFF Beach Soccer crown this year when they dumped China PR 5-3 as defending champions Vietnam faltered 7-3…
BEACH SOCCER: Vietnam beat Malaysia; first win for China
CHONBURI (15 Nov 2019) – Defending champions Vietnam moved to the top of the standings of the AFF Beach Soccer today when they beat Malaysia 5-3 as China PR finally…
BEACH SOCCER: Malaysia pick up first win; Thais perfect
CHONBURI (14 Nov 2019) – As former champions Malaysia picked up their first win of the competition, hosts Thailand made it a perfect two out of two to lead the…
BEACH SOCCER: Fabulous start for Vietnam and Thailand
CHONBURI (13 Nov 2019) – Defending champions Vietnam and hosts Thailand made a fabulous start to their campaigns in the AFF Beach Soccer this year where they each won their…
BEACH SOCCER: Catalyst for growth of the sport in Asia
CHONBURI (12 Nov 2019) – The AFF Beach Soccer 2019 which kicks off tomorrow here at Laem Tan Beach here in Chonburi will hopefully provide the catalyst for the growth…