Al Nasr’s 3-0 victory over Al Jaish on August 24th, in Qatar had raised the profile of the Dubai based club among its Asian peers. Wanderley, recently acquired from Sharjah FC, netted twice in the game, as to no surprise given his goal scoring abilities. The jubilant fans…
On 21st June 1982, Kuwaiti football witnessed the unthinkable. Prior to that the objective of the nation’s first ever appearance in the World Cup was being carried out as planned – not to be humiliated at the hands of stronger teams. That was until Kuwait came faced the…
2016 is likely to be critical for Asia — not just for its Middle Eastern west but its competing east too. The question is whether Asia, through AFC, as whole can play the part it should on the global stage; and if it is ready to lead the…
The Asian Football Confederation is still in it. Though the organisation has slipped in recent years, notably the issue surrounding ex-President Mohammed Bin Hammam, corruption allegations and its steadfast allegiance towards Sepp Blatter, but on Saturday this past week the AFC attested to its commitment in regards to…
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Several Indian households might be hooked to their television screens with the ongoing cricket World Cup providing ample entertainment, but the twists and turns that the I-league had to offer during the past month or so has offered the country’s football faithful their own share of fun. As…
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Southampton for the transfer of Morgan Schneiderlin in a move that would see him arrive in the summer according to the Metro. The fee is believed to be around £15 million. The Saints are thought to be shopping for a replacement for…
Our world is well aware of the threat Aussie Tim Cahill poses in the air. He is a powerful, sturdy, physical player who is extremely good in the air for a player of average height, so much so that 55 percent of the goals he had scored in…