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AFC Want Kuwait To Face Roos

AFC Want Kuwait To Face Roos

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam wants FIFA to lift the ban on Kuwait so they can challenge Australia for Asian Cup qualification. 17 Dec 2008
Asian Deal Lays Path for Return of 39th Game

Asian Deal Lays Path for Return of 39th Game

If the Premier League's new partnership with Asian Champions League clubs was designed to get the '39th game' proposal back on the table, it looks to have reaped immediate dividends. 13 Dec 2008
AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam addressed concerns surrounding the playing of the Asian Champions League final in a single venue from 2009 by stressing the regional body would review the situation after two years. 27 Nov 2008
Oz Misses Out At AFC Awards

Oz Misses Out At AFC Awards

AUSTRALIAN football has been edged out in all categories at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Shanghai where the Japanese dominated. 26 Nov 2008
'Kiwis Must Join Asia'

'Kiwis Must Join Asia'

EXCLUSIVE: Former Leeds United and Perth Glory defender Danny Hay is adamant New Zealand must move to be part of the AFC – and he says doing so could solve Wellington Phoenix's knockers at the confederation. 20 Nov 2008
Phoenix 'Surprised' By AFC Chief

Phoenix 'Surprised' By AFC Chief

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix CEO Tony Pignata says the club is focused on remaining a valued member of the A-League family despite the AFC president's desire for an-all Australian affair. 17 Nov 2008
Young Roos Lose To UAE In Semi

Young Roos Lose To UAE In Semi

QANTAS Young Socceroos bowed out of the AFC U-19 Championship after suffering a 3-0 defeat against United Arab Emirates this morning. 12 Nov 2008
Young Socceroos Squad Named

Young Socceroos Squad Named

QANTAS Young Socceroos Head Coach Jan Versleijen has selected a squad of 23 players for the AFC U19 Championships. 21 Oct 2008
AFC Boss Calls for Re-Think on Terms

AFC Boss Calls for Re-Think on Terms

Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed bin Hammam believes limiting terms for presidents of governing bodies, including at the head of FIFA, can only be good for the evolution of football. 11 Oct 2008
Premier League Must Be 'Legitimate Partners'

Premier League Must Be 'Legitimate Partners'

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam feels they must be seen as 'legitimate partners" in the continuing dialogue over the Premier League's controversial 39th game proposal. 10 Oct 2008
Asian Chief's Secret Search

Asian Chief's Secret Search

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has called on the Premier League to 'share the secrets of their success' with the region. 10 Oct 2008
AFC Chief Open to '39th Game'

AFC Chief Open to '39th Game'

THE president of Asian football has cautiously welcomed the possible resurrection of the English Premier League's 39th game proposal - but not if it is just a money-minded exercise. 9 Oct 2008
Wenger Riled By Block Cats

Wenger Riled By Block Cats

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger bemoaned Sunderland's defensive approach after seeing Cesc Fabregas snatch a point at the Stadium of Light. 5 Oct 2008
EPL Wrap: Gunners Save Face....Just

EPL Wrap: Gunners Save Face....Just

Arsenal's bid to go top of the Barclays Premier League foundered at Sunderland as the Gunnners were lucky to escape defeat at the Stadium of Light after Cesc Fabregas' 93rd-minute header salvaged a 1-1 draw. 5 Oct 2008
Leonardo Reveals Asian Interest

Leonardo Reveals Asian Interest

Ajax forward Leonardo claims he is on the brink of joining Al Sadd after agreeing a deal with the Qatari club. 10 Sep 2008
Vieira Returns to Iraq

Vieira Returns to Iraq

JORVAN Vieira has agreed a one-year deal to return to the helm of the Iraq national team. 4 Sep 2008