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Australia 2 Japan 1

Australia 2 Japan 1

RELIVE Australia's 2-0 win over Japan with our minute by minute commentary and second by second stupidity below. 17 Jun 2009
Asia's Day Of Reckoning Looms

Asia's Day Of Reckoning Looms

AUSTRALIA and Japan could both book their places in South Africa this weekend when they play Qatar and Uzbekistan in their World Cup Qualifiers. 5 Jun 2009
Bin Hammam Demands Corruption Answers

Bin Hammam Demands Corruption Answers

FIFA should investigate allegations of vote-buying and corruption to the bitter end, according to the head of Asian football. 14 May 2009
Hammam Defends AFC Leadership

Hammam Defends AFC Leadership

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has declared he will not alter his style of running world football's largest regional body despite only narrowly winning a fierce election campaign to retain his seat on FIFA's executive committee. 8 May 2009
FFA Welcome Bin Hamman Vote

FFA Welcome Bin Hamman Vote

FFA Chairman Frank Lowy today welcomed the re-election of Mohammed Bin Hammam as President of the Asian Football Confederation after today's vote in Kuala Lumpur. 8 May 2009
Aussie Trio To Ref Conf Cup

Aussie Trio To Ref Conf Cup

A TRIO of Australian referees have been appointed to the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup which will be held in South Africa from June 14-28. 6 May 2009
Sanctions Threat for Sharjah Over ACL Exit

Sanctions Threat for Sharjah Over ACL Exit

The Asian Football Confederation have acknowledged Sharjah's withdrawal from the Asian Champions League but warned that further disciplinary action could follow for the United Arab Emirates club. 5 May 2009
AFC Chief Responds In Fifa Election Row

AFC Chief Responds In Fifa Election Row

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has questioned the motives of those behind a move to oust him from his position on the FIFA executive committee as the battle for the role grows increasingly tense. 17 Apr 2009
AFC 'Vote-Buying' Claims to Be Investigated

AFC 'Vote-Buying' Claims to Be Investigated

FIFA's ethics chiefs are to investigate claims of 'vote-buying' in a bitter contest for one of the 23 seats on the world governing body's all-powerful executive committee. 16 Apr 2009
AFC Cup Wrap: Kone Strike Sinks Kedah

AFC Cup Wrap: Kone Strike Sinks Kedah

Kone Mohamed scored as Thailand's Chonburi FC maintained their 100% start in Group G of the AFC Cup after edging out Malaysian treble winners Kedah 1-0 at Darulaman Stadium. 18 Mar 2009
FIFA War Breaks Out Within AFC

FIFA War Breaks Out Within AFC

An astonishing power struggle is developing between two of FIFA's most senior figures, which could have implications for the future of world football. 18 Mar 2009
AFC Want Kuwait To Face Roos

AFC Want Kuwait To Face Roos

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam wants FIFA to lift the ban on Kuwait so they can challenge Australia for Asian Cup qualification. 17 Dec 2008
Asian Deal Lays Path for Return of 39th Game

Asian Deal Lays Path for Return of 39th Game

If the Premier League's new partnership with Asian Champions League clubs was designed to get the '39th game' proposal back on the table, it looks to have reaped immediate dividends. 13 Dec 2008
AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam addressed concerns surrounding the playing of the Asian Champions League final in a single venue from 2009 by stressing the regional body would review the situation after two years. 27 Nov 2008
Oz Misses Out At AFC Awards

Oz Misses Out At AFC Awards

AUSTRALIAN football has been edged out in all categories at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Shanghai where the Japanese dominated. 26 Nov 2008
'Kiwis Must Join Asia'

'Kiwis Must Join Asia'

EXCLUSIVE: Former Leeds United and Perth Glory defender Danny Hay is adamant New Zealand must move to be part of the AFC – and he says doing so could solve Wellington Phoenix's knockers at the confederation. 20 Nov 2008
Phoenix 'Surprised' By AFC Chief

Phoenix 'Surprised' By AFC Chief

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix CEO Tony Pignata says the club is focused on remaining a valued member of the A-League family despite the AFC president's desire for an-all Australian affair. 17 Nov 2008
Young Roos Lose To UAE In Semi

Young Roos Lose To UAE In Semi

QANTAS Young Socceroos bowed out of the AFC U-19 Championship after suffering a 3-0 defeat against United Arab Emirates this morning. 12 Nov 2008
Young Socceroos Squad Named

Young Socceroos Squad Named

QANTAS Young Socceroos Head Coach Jan Versleijen has selected a squad of 23 players for the AFC U19 Championships. 21 Oct 2008
AFC Boss Calls for Re-Think on Terms

AFC Boss Calls for Re-Think on Terms

Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed bin Hammam believes limiting terms for presidents of governing bodies, including at the head of FIFA, can only be good for the evolution of football. 11 Oct 2008
Premier League Must Be 'Legitimate Partners'

Premier League Must Be 'Legitimate Partners'

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam feels they must be seen as 'legitimate partners" in the continuing dialogue over the Premier League's controversial 39th game proposal. 10 Oct 2008