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 […]
TAG
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 […]
ANALYSIS
Uzbekistan win but questions remain ahead of World Cup debut
Uzbekistan signed off on their World Cup preparations with an undefeated final international window, a penalty shoot-out victory, and an inaugural FIFA Series triumph in their home send off. Departing for the final domestic season […]
FEATURES
The reign of terror that ended Iraq’s World Cup dream before it started
The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book “Yalla! The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup”, written by Ali Khaled. Pre-order your copy today. It is 31 March 1980 and new […]
