Scudamore Plays Down Financial Fears

Scudamore Plays Down Financial Fears

Chief executive Richard Scudamore is unconcerned by the widening financial gap between clubs at the top of the Premier League and the rest, as long as the overall standard remains competitive. 31 Jul 2011
Kean Buoyed By Formica Progress

Kean Buoyed By Formica Progress

Boss Steve Kean hopes Mauro Formica can make an impact for Blackburn this season after seeing the Argentinian grab the first goal in their 3-0 win over Kitchee. 31 Jul 2011
City Are Title Contenders - Villas-Boas

City Are Title Contenders - Villas-Boas

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas accepts Manchester City will be real contenders for the Barclays Premier League title this season after splashing out to land Sergio Aguero. 30 Jul 2011
Chelsea Search 'Progressing'

Chelsea Search 'Progressing'

CHELSEA chief executive Ron Gourlay is hopeful the club's search for a new manager is coming to an end but refused to be drawn on whether Guus Hiddink will return to Stamford Bridge. 15 Jun 2011
Bin Hammam Calls For Fifa Shake-Up

Bin Hammam Calls For Fifa Shake-Up

Asian Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam believes FIFA is in desperate need of a complete overhaul to regain football's trust - but refused to be drawn on whether he was the man to do it. 30 Jan 2011
Park Ends International Career

Park Ends International Career

South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung has retired from international football, boss Cho Kwang-rae has confirmed. 29 Jan 2011
South Korea In Good Hands - Coach

South Korea In Good Hands - Coach

Boss Cho Kwang-rae believes South Korean football has a bright future after seeing his side finish their campaign undefeated following a 3-2 victory over Uzbekistan that clinched their place at the 2015 Asian Cup. 29 Jan 2011
AFC Satisfied Over Ki's Monkey Celebration

AFC Satisfied Over Ki's Monkey Celebration

The Asian Football Confederation confirmed they will take no action over Ki Sung-yeung's perceived racist celebration following his goal against Japan in Tuesday's Asian Cup semi-final, with the South Korean claiming his intention was in fact to highlight abuse in Scottish football. 28 Jan 2011
Osieck Hails Oz Determination

Osieck Hails Oz Determination

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck hailed a comprehensive display from his side after Harry Kewell's extra-time header knocked out defending Asian Cup champions Iraq. 23 Jan 2011
Abramov Wants A Happy Ending

Abramov Wants A Happy Ending

UZBEKISTAN coach Vadim Abramov has called on his players to now go on and lift the Asian Cup after the Central Asians reached the semi-finals for the first time in their short history with a 2-1 triumph over Jordan. 22 Jan 2011
Korea Content With Iran Clash

Korea Content With Iran Clash

South Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae is relishing the prospect of his side's Asian Cup quarter-final tie with Iran despite their profligacy in front of goal in the 4-1 win over India costing them top spot in Group C and an easier route to the last four. 19 Jan 2011
Valeriu Slams Syria Squad

Valeriu Slams Syria Squad

Coach Tita Valeriu could not hide his disappointment at seeing Syria throw away a one-goal lead as two defensive errors sealed their Asian Cup exit following a 2-1 defeat to Jordan. 18 Jan 2011
Ghotbi Proud To Conquer 'Group of Death'

Ghotbi Proud To Conquer 'Group of Death'

COACH Afshin Ghotbi believes Iran have laid down a marker to the rest of the Asian Cup contenders after a 1-0 victory over North Korea saw them qualify for the quarter-finals with a game to spare. 16 Jan 2011
South Korea Boss Rues Dropped Points

South Korea Boss Rues Dropped Points

SOUTH Korea boss Cho Kwang-rae felt his side's display merited all three points against Australia after Mile Jedinak's second-half header salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Socceroos at Al Gharafa Stadium. 15 Jan 2011
Roos Rally Round Stricken Oz

Roos Rally Round Stricken Oz

THE SOCCEROOS will wear specially-made shirts during the warm-up for tonight's Asian Cup game against South Korea to raise funds for victims of the devastating floods in Queensland. 14 Jan 2011
Metsu Slams Qatar Showing

Metsu Slams Qatar Showing

QATAR coach Bruno Metsu delivered a candid assessment of his side after their 2-0 defeat to Uzbekistan, conceding they were simply not good enough as their Asian Cup campaign began disappointingly. 8 Jan 2011