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Asian powers look to lift this week in World Cup qualifying

By John Duerden | November 10, 2015 - 12:23am

World Cup regulars Iran, Australia and Japan need to bounce back from some mediocre performances if they are to keep pace with Asian rival South Korea when qualifying for Brazil 2018 resumes Thursday.

Sports

Asian Champions League moves into a new decade

February 25, 2013 - 12:04pm

The Asian Champions League is clearly maturing as a competition as it enters its second decade, with famous players, World Cup-winning coaches and increasingly glamorous clubs in action during the opening round for...

Sports

Alessandro Del Piero announces move to Sydney FC

September 6, 2012 - 9:41am

Former Italy and Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero is joining Sydney FC in a deal that will make him the highest-profile player in the A-League.

Diego Maradona fired as Al Wasl coach

July 11, 2012 - 9:31am

Diego Maradona was fired as Al Wasl coach Tuesday after disappointing season in which the former Argentina great failed to win a title for the Dubai club.

Report: Indonesian football to lose funding

March 8, 2012 - 10:52am

The Indonesian government reportedly plans to strip funding for its national football association after a series of scandals — including a 10-0 loss to Bahrain that led to an investigation into what FIFA called...

Montenegrin on cusp of South Korea call-up

January 20, 2012 - 6:14pm

South Korea is poised to break new ground and join its Asian rivals by using a nationalized player, with Montenegrin Dzenan Radoncic on the cusp of gaining the citizenship needed to represent the national team.

Controversial rule diminishes Asia football award

November 22, 2011 - 12:38pm

Arsenal hosts Borussia Dortmund in a UEFA Champions League game that could pit South Korea captain Park Chu-young against Japanese star Shinji Kagawa on Wednesday but which prevents either of them being named as...

'Game of Shame' teams set for second leg

October 25, 2011 - 10:23am

A week after a mass brawl between Al Sadd and Suwon Bluewings in the first leg of their Asian Champions League semifinal, the teams from Qatar and South Korea meet in Doha on Wednesday for an eagerly awaited second...

Jeonbuk Motors fan banned for mocking Japan quake

September 30, 2011 - 5:32pm

 South Korean club Jeonbuk Motors says it has banned a fan for 10 years for mocking Japan's March earthquake during a match against Cerezo Osaka.

Big-money signs show Asian football clout

July 15, 2011 - 1:41pm

This time of year always brings European clubs to Asia, building their brand and meeting local fans, but on current trends they may soon become worried that future visits will lead to the poaching of their best...