The final game of qualifying in the AFC region is here, as brilliant scraps for a spot at the 2026 World Cup have seen eight ...

Women’s soccer is on a high in Asia in the wake of some World Cup performances that captivated nations, raising expectations for the new AFC Champions League. North Korea’s win over Japan in the women ...

Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Friday it has shifted Sunday's Asian Champions League east zone semi-final between Vissel Kobe and Ulsan Hyundai from Doha's Al Janoub ...

Sept 10 (Reuters) - This year's edition of the AFC Cup, Asia's second-tier club competition, has been cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent's governing body for soccer said in a ...

HONG KONG, March 19 (Reuters) - Qatar will resume their quest for a first-ever qualification for the World Cup against Kuwait on Thursday with stability in the dugout but change on the pitch six weeks ...

(Adds details, background, byline) By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, May 28 (Reuters) - The Asian Football Confederation has re-affirmed its support for embattled FIFA boss Sepp Blatter and pushed for Friday's ...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Reuters) - The Asian Football Confederation remains unmoved by reports that Sepp Blatter may seek to stay on as FIFA president despite announcing his intention to resign amid a ...

Europe may be the undisputed center of global football affairs, but 2012 may show North America that getting closer to the world's biggest continent can reap rewards both on and off the field. Major ...

Welcome to the weekend! Another big few days of soccer action around the globe as the Africa Cup of Nations and AFC Asian Cup reach their climax and the Bundesliga as well as La Liga witness top of ...

Asian soccer leaders can have unlimited years in power after their governing body voted to scrap a key pillar of reforms passed after the corruption crisis that rocked FIFA in 2015. Saudi Arabia and ...

Asia is a sports powerhouse, with a passionate fanbase for a multitude of games. But two sports stand tall when it comes to sheer numbers: cricket and soccer or European football. Now, soccer has long ...

Former English Premier League stars could make the difference in the Asian Champions League that begins Monday. Ivan Toney, Jesse Lingard, Riyad Mahrez and Darwin Nunez all have a chance of winning ...