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Asian Chief's Secret Search

Asian Chief's Secret Search

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has called on the Premier League to 'share the secrets of their success' with the region. 10 Oct 2008
AFC Chief Open to '39th Game'

AFC Chief Open to '39th Game'

THE president of Asian football has cautiously welcomed the possible resurrection of the English Premier League's 39th game proposal - but not if it is just a money-minded exercise. 9 Oct 2008
Wenger Riled By Block Cats

Wenger Riled By Block Cats

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger bemoaned Sunderland's defensive approach after seeing Cesc Fabregas snatch a point at the Stadium of Light. 5 Oct 2008
EPL Wrap: Gunners Save Face....Just

EPL Wrap: Gunners Save Face....Just

Arsenal's bid to go top of the Barclays Premier League foundered at Sunderland as the Gunnners were lucky to escape defeat at the Stadium of Light after Cesc Fabregas' 93rd-minute header salvaged a 1-1 draw. 5 Oct 2008
Leonardo Reveals Asian Interest

Leonardo Reveals Asian Interest

Ajax forward Leonardo claims he is on the brink of joining Al Sadd after agreeing a deal with the Qatari club. 10 Sep 2008
Vieira Returns to Iraq

Vieira Returns to Iraq

JORVAN Vieira has agreed a one-year deal to return to the helm of the Iraq national team. 4 Sep 2008
McCartney Back At Black Cats

McCartney Back At Black Cats

Defender George McCartney has rejoined Sunderland on a five-year contract from West Ham for an undisclosed fee, the club have announced on their website. 2 Sep 2008
J. League to Increase Foreign Player Allocation

J. League to Increase Foreign Player Allocation

The J. League will increase the number of foreign players allowed per club from three to four next season after an "Asian Slot" regulation was approved at an board meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday. 28 Aug 2008
Sunderland Sign Ferdinand

Sunderland Sign Ferdinand

Sunderland have completed the signing of West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand. 28 Aug 2008
India Triumph In AFC Challenge Cup

India Triumph In AFC Challenge Cup

India booked their place at the 2011 Asian Cup after a 4-1 victory over Tajikistan saw them lift the AFC Challenge Cup on Wednesday. 14 Aug 2008
AFC Look for New Home

AFC Look for New Home

The Asian Football Confederation is inviting bids from its member associations to become the new home of the governing body. 30 Jul 2008
Bin Hammam Ready to Hop on 39th Step

Bin Hammam Ready to Hop on 39th Step

THE head of Asian football has opened the door for the Premier League to stage their controversial 'international round' of fixtures in the region provided they can convince the Football Association to back the idea. 20 Jun 2008
AFC Boss Backs 'Six-Plus-Five' Proposal

AFC Boss Backs 'Six-Plus-Five' Proposal

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed Bin Hammam has endorsed Sepp Blatter's 'six-plus-five' proposal to limit the number of overseas players eligible to play for a team to five. 3 Jun 2008
Champions League Expansion

Champions League Expansion

THE Asian Football Confederation is a step closer to approving a new-look Asian Champions League which could see the tournament expanded to 32 teams in 2009. 21 May 2008
Malaysians Confident of Beating Match-Fixing

Malaysians Confident of Beating Match-Fixing

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Agency are confident they can combat match-fixing in football after the issue resurfaced. 2 May 2008
AFC Change Player Of The Year Award Criteria

AFC Change Player Of The Year Award Criteria

The Asian Football Confederation have revealed they are revising the selection criteria for the Asian Player of the Year award in order to achieve greater transparency. 22 Apr 2008
AFC Probe Cup Match-Fixing Claim

AFC Probe Cup Match-Fixing Claim

THE AFC have launched a probe into claims two players of Victory SC of Maldives were offered a bribe to throw their AFC Cup 2008 game against Home United of Singapore. 2 Apr 2008
Juve Reveal Asia-Pacific Tour Plans

Juve Reveal Asia-Pacific Tour Plans

Juventus are set to embark on a tour of the "Asia-Pacific region" following the conclusion of the current Serie A season. 28 Feb 2008
AFC Chief Unhappy About EPL On Tour

AFC Chief Unhappy About EPL On Tour

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohammed bin Hammam has firmly rejected the idea of the Premier League staging games in Australia. 13 Feb 2008
New AFC Ball Revealed

New AFC Ball Revealed

THE AFC have revealed the new ball to be used in all Asian tournaments including the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
12 Feb 2008
Iraqi Coach 'Poisoned Club In Revenge'

Iraqi Coach 'Poisoned Club In Revenge'

Al Quwa Al Jawiya president Samir Kadhem has revealed the motives behind a poisoning incident which has left two people dead and two in a coma. 10 Feb 2008