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Sasa Celebrates Asian Crown

Sasa Celebrates Asian Crown

SOCCEROO Sasa Ognenovski capped off a great week by scoring the opening goal to help Seongnam Ilhwa lift the Asian Champions League title after 3-1 win over Zobahan in the final in Tokyo. 14 Nov 2010
India And Iraq Sniff Oz Talent

India And Iraq Sniff Oz Talent

EXCLUSIVE: The AFC 3+1 rule is set to wreak even greater havoc in Australia with the apparent interest from countries such as India and Iraq for Aussie players. 22 Sep 2009
Asia Trip Could Aid Spurs' Preparations

Asia Trip Could Aid Spurs' Preparations

TOTTENHAM are hopeful a pre-season trip to Asia this summer will help them make a better start to the 2009-10 Barclays Premier League season. 23 May 2009
'Amazing' Talent On Doorstep

'Amazing' Talent On Doorstep

EXCLUSIVE: Indonesian-based Aussie Robbie Gaspar has identified a trio of players he says would light up the A-League if local coaches bothered to have a look at the Indonesian league. 20 Mar 2009
UAE Thrash Malaysia

UAE Thrash Malaysia

UAE began their Asian Cup qualifying bid in impressive style as they took apart Malaysia 5-0 at Kuala Lumpur Stadium in Cheras. 22 Jan 2009
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
J. League to Increase Foreign Player Allocation

J. League to Increase Foreign Player Allocation

The J. League will increase the number of foreign players allowed per club from three to four next season after an "Asian Slot" regulation was approved at an board meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday. 28 Aug 2008
Have No Fear, Pim's Been Here

Have No Fear, Pim's Been Here

THE WORLD Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan may be a journey into the unknown for the Socceroos but coach Pim Verbeek is intent on demystifying Asia. 27 Aug 2008
Brazil's Santos Turns Vietnamese

Brazil's Santos Turns Vietnamese

Brazil-born Fabio Dos Santos is hoping to represent Vietnam after becoming the first sportsman to be granted Vietnamese nationality. 15 Feb 2008
Korea Calls on Local Talent

Korea Calls on Local Talent

South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo has named a 23-man squad drawn almost entirely from the K-League for the East Asian Championship, which gets under way on February 17 in Chongqing, China. 11 Feb 2008
Iraq to Face Pakistan In World Cup Qualifiers

Iraq to Face Pakistan In World Cup Qualifiers

ASIAN Cup champions Iraq will face Pakistan in a home-and-away knockout clash in October in the opening round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. 6 Aug 2007
Pompey Use Asia Game As Yardstick

Pompey Use Asia Game As Yardstick

Dejan Stefanovic believes the Barclays Asia Trophy clash with Fulham will provide a good barometer of how Portsmouth are shaping up for the impending Premier League season. 24 Jul 2007
Asia Cup Final 10 seconds to Go

Asia Cup Final 10 seconds to Go

My son Jack showing off his soccer skills and other talents! 4 Jul 2007
United's Asian Tour Goes Ahead

United's Asian Tour Goes Ahead

The Malaysian leg of Manchester United's tour of Asia will go ahead as planned according to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) despite the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) request that it be cancelled. 15 May 2007
Malaysia Still Possible for United

Malaysia Still Possible for United

The ongoing saga of Manchester United's proposed tour of Asia continued today with Malaysia's Tourism Minister insisting the clash with a Malaysian Select side on July 27 has not been cancelled. 14 May 2007
Iraq Axe Coach Ahead Of Aussie Clash

Iraq Axe Coach Ahead Of Aussie Clash

Iraq have parted company with coach Akram Ahmed Salman just three months before they face Australia in the Asian Cup. 20 Apr 2007