ROAD TO 2026
Cannavaro names extended squad as Uzbekistan begin World Cup preparations
The year 2026 always shaped up to be a significant one for Uzbek football, and with the national team’s excitement ramping up ahead of a first FIFA World Cup appearance in just over a month’s […]
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
POD VERDICT: Who will win the ACL Elite Final?
So the stage is set again for another compelling AFC Champions League Elite Final, between two teams with massively contrasting styles and stories. On one side, the giants of Jeddah, Al Ahli. The defending champions […]
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
EXCLUSIVE: Japan & Saudi Arabia big winners from ACL Elite shake-up
Japan and Saudi Arabia stand to be the big winners from the revamped AFC Champions League, with as many as six clubs qualifying to participate in the AFC’s continental club competitions from next season onwards. […]
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
OPINION: Time for AFC to admit defeat on centralised Finals format
Let me preface this by saying that I like and support the changes announced this week to future editions of the AFC Champions League Elite. A move from 24 to 32 teams makes sense, it […]
AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Can anyone stop Saudi Arabia’s continental dominance?
The AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite concludes over the coming fortnight, as an unexpectedly expanded finals series returns to Jeddah for its second edition. With the ongoing conflict in Iran forcing the postponement of the […]
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Kye Rowles on Socceroos, World Cup and moving to MLS
There’s little more than a month remaining until Australian coach Tony Popovic names his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Plenty of intrigue exists as to who will make the final cut, with defender […]
