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Blatter to Face Asian Challenge?

Blatter to Face Asian Challenge?

FIFA president Sepp Blatter could face a challenge for his position in May from Asian football supremo Mohamed Bin Hammam, it emerged today from a former AFC rival. 9 Feb 2011
Sydney, Victory's ACL Draw

Sydney, Victory's ACL Draw

SYDNEY FC and Melbourne Victory have been told who they will face in next year's AFC Champions League - and Victory are matched up against old foe Gamba Osaka. 7 Dec 2010
Aussie To Boost AFC Coaching

Aussie To Boost AFC Coaching

EXCLUSIVE: Jim Selby is the AFC’s new Director of Coach Education with Asian-based former NSL coach Gary Phillips saying the region will benefit from the Australian’s experience in such a key position. 23 Nov 2010
No More ACL Slots For A-League

No More ACL Slots For A-League

THE ASIAN Football Confederation have dashed hopes of expanding the Australian presence in the AFC Champions League competition for the A-League's top clubs this season. 22 Nov 2010
Sasa Reaches AFC Final Five

Sasa Reaches AFC Final Five

SASA Ognenovski has capped his extraordinary club season for Seongnam Ilhwa by being named in the final five nominees for the 2010 AFC Player of the Year award. 20 Nov 2010
Twin Vote Was Bad Move - Bin Hammam

Twin Vote Was Bad Move - Bin Hammam

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed Bin Hammam believes FIFA should never again allow the hosting rights for two World Cups to be voted on at the same time. 18 Nov 2010
Sunday Times Probe 'Unethical'

Sunday Times Probe 'Unethical'

A SENIOR FIFA figure has condemned a controversial undercover investigation into corruption and World Cup bidding as "unethical". 2 Nov 2010
Comeback Joeys Make It To U17 World Cup

Comeback Joeys Make It To U17 World Cup

JOEYS head coach Jan Versliejen dubbed his young squad's remarkable return from the dead victory as like something out of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. 1 Nov 2010
Joeys Finish Top Of Group

Joeys Finish Top Of Group

THE Qantas Joeys have topped Group C of the AFC U-16 Championship after recording a scoreless draw with Japan in Tashkent on Friday evening. 30 Oct 2010
FourFourTwo TV Pic Special

FourFourTwo TV Pic Special

Jason Dasey takes us behind the scenes on our Asian FourFourTwo TV show. 28 Oct 2010
Bluewings Secure Champions League Spot

Bluewings Secure Champions League Spot

Suwon Bluewings booked their place in next season's Asian Champions League after defeating Busan I'Park 1-0 to win the Korean FA Cup. 24 Oct 2010
Versleijen: My Pride In My Boys

Versleijen: My Pride In My Boys

YOUNG Socceroos head coach Jan Versleijen has spoken of his pride in his young chargers after they reached the final of the AFC U19 Championship only to lose in heartbreaking fashion. 18 Oct 2010
Disaster At The Death

Disaster At The Death

A LATE blunder by young Adelaide United keeper Mark Birighitti sealed defeat for the Young Socceroos after a thrilling AFC U19 Championship final against North Korea. 18 Oct 2010
Young Roos Full Of Belief: Leckie

Young Roos Full Of Belief: Leckie

EXCLUSIVE: Young Socceroo star Matt Leckie says the speed of the Young Socceroos and their belief will stand them in good stead ahead of Sunday night's historic AFC U/19 final. 16 Oct 2010
Captain Kanta Hails Roos

Captain Kanta Hails Roos

EXCLUSIVE: Young Socceroo skipper Ben Kantarovski says the Aussie teens have reached a new level of technical proficiency as they eye an historic Asian Cup trophy in Sunday's AFC U/19 final. 16 Oct 2010
Oar: Roo Redemption

Oar: Roo Redemption

EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Oar says Australia's success at the AFC U/19 Championships has restored the reputation of the Young Socceroos after they flopped at last year's U/20 World Cup in Egypt. 16 Oct 2010
Fox Sports To Show Final

Fox Sports To Show Final

THE YOUNG Socceroos' AFC U19 Championship Final against North Korea will be broadcast live by Fox Sports on Sunday in a move hailed by FFA Chief Executive Ben Buckley. 15 Oct 2010
Young Socceroos Into Final

Young Socceroos Into Final

THE YOUNG Socceroos have made it into the final of the AFC U19 Championship in China with an impressive 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia tonight. 14 Oct 2010
Young Socceroos Take Top Spot

Young Socceroos Take Top Spot

THE Young Socceroos have topped Group D at the AFC Under-19 Championship after a gutsy goalless draw against the Korea Republic on Friday night in Zibo, China. 9 Oct 2010
Hay: 'AFC Worth The Risk For NZ'

Hay: 'AFC Worth The Risk For NZ'

EXCLUSIVE: Former All-White Danny Hay has urged Kiwi football powerbrokers to push for a move out of Oceania - even if it risks future World Cup qualification for New Zealand. 5 Oct 2010
ACL Wrap: Iranians Seal Semi-Final Place

ACL Wrap: Iranians Seal Semi-Final Place

MOHAMMAD Reza Khalatbari's dramatic late intervention saw Zob Ahan into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League following a 1-1 draw with Pohang Steelers. 23 Sep 2010