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Extra time given for bids to host soccer’s 2023 Asian Cup

Extra time given for bids to host soccer’s 2023 Asian Cup

  • The AFC said it extended a deadline to July 15 from June 30
  • The four-yearly Asian Cup is typically played in January
By AP ·
History beckons as record six Asian teams qualify for the World Cup

History beckons as record six Asian teams qualify for the World Cup

By Arab News ·
Saudi's players celebrate during their 5-0 win over Tajikistan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup opener.

Saudi Arabia kick off AFC U23 Asian Cup campaign with 5-0 win over Tajikistan

By Arab News ·
Al-Ittihad may be closing in on a first title since 2009, but it has not been a great week for the Saudi Professional League leaders. (AFP/File Photo)

Inaction will test Al-Ittihad nerves, while Al-Hilal sharpen up in AFC Champions League

By John Duerden ·
Saudi Arabia is in a strong position when it comes to winning the rights to host the 2027 Asian Cup. (AFC.com/Arriyadh)

Boost for Saudi Arabia’s hopes of staging 2027 AFC Asian Cup

By John Duerden ·
The AFC decision means that reigning champions Al-Hilal, as well as Al-Shabab and Al-Faisaly will all be playing on home soil as will Al-Taawoun if they defeat Syria’s Al-Jaish in a play-off on March 15. (Al-Hilal)

Boost for Saudi clubs as Kingdom hosts 2022 AFC Champions League games

By John Duerden ·
Shock, sadness in Iran over AFC Champions League ruling

Shock, sadness in Iran over AFC Champions League ruling

By AFP ·
Persepolis players huddle ahead of the AFC Champions League finals football match between Iran's Persepolis and Korea's Ulsan Hyundai on December 19, 2020. (AFP/File Photo)

Iran’s Persepolis, Esteghlal expelled from 2022 AFC Champions League

By John Duerden ·
Analysis Al-Hilal reign in Asia after tale of two Al-Dawsaris in AFC Champions League triumph

Al-Hilal reign in Asia after tale of two Al-Dawsaris in AFC Champions League triumph

By John Duerden ·
Update Al-Hilal win AFC Champions League with 2-0 victory over Pohang Steelers

Al-Hilal win AFC Champions League with 2-0 victory over Pohang Steelers

By John Duerden ·
Next week, 58,000 fans will flock to the stadium for the final of the 2021 AFC Champions League between Al-Hilal and South Korea’s Pohang Steelers. (Wikimedia Commons/على المزارقهر)

Historic King Fahd International Stadium set for major upgrade as Saudi Arabia bids for 2027 AFC Asian Cup

By Wael Jabir ·
Analysis It was a tough Matchday five for Arab teams in AFC qualification for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar next year. (AFC/the-afc.com)

UAE in trouble, heartbreak for Lebanon: 5 things we learned from latest round of Asian Qualifiers for the World Cup

By John Duerden ·
Stalemate in Sydney keeps Saudi Arabia on course for world cup qualification

Stalemate in Sydney keeps Saudi Arabia on course for world cup qualification

By John Duerden ·

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