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Arsenal In KL Minus RVP

Arsenal In KL Minus RVP

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger says the club's pre-season tour of Asia will boost morale despite the potential departure of Robin van Persie. 23 Jul 2012
Asia isn't meant to be easy

Asia isn't meant to be easy

Asia is not supposed to be easy. We wanted tougher competition and now we've got it. 16 Jul 2012
Socceroos v Oman Pics

Socceroos v Oman Pics

All the match action from Muscat as Oman played host to Australia in the final round of World Cup qualifiers. Pics by Getty Images. 9 Jun 2012
Australia Off The Mark With Draw

Australia Off The Mark With Draw

AUSTRALIA has begun its final round 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign with a goalless draw away to Oman in Muscat on Friday evening. 9 Jun 2012
Farcical rule devalues award

Farcical rule devalues award

The Asian Player of the Year will be crowned tonight...or will it? 22 Nov 2011
Asia's The New Africa, Says Cornthwaite

Asia's The New Africa, Says Cornthwaite

EXCLUSIVE: K-League based Australian defender Robbie Cornthwaite says big Asian leagues like Korea's are overtaking Africa as a talent pool for major European clubs. 17 Nov 2011
Socceroos Sneak Past Thailand

Socceroos Sneak Past Thailand

SUBSTITUTE Alex Brosque was the hero for Australia as they came from behind to defeat Thailand 2-1 in their opening 2014 World Cup qualifier in Brisbane on Friday evening. 2 Sep 2011
Australia v Thailand Pics

Australia v Thailand Pics

All the match action from Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium as the Socceroos take on Thailand in their opening 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifier. Pics by Getty Images. 2 Sep 2011
The Future is Asia

The Future is Asia

That, ladies and gentlemen, is the motto of the Asian Football Confederation; and I guess by proxy, Football Federation Australia too. 19 Jul 2011
Sydney FC Promote ACL Pic Special

Sydney FC Promote ACL Pic Special

Sydney FC's Shannon Cole, Rhyan Grant and Scott Jamieson (fresh from the hairdressers) bang the drum for the ACL. Pics by Aidan Ormond 1 Mar 2011
Five Things Joining Asia Has Done For Us...

Five Things Joining Asia Has Done For Us...

THE OFC Nations Cup. Against the likes of the Solomon Islands, Tahiti and New Caledonia. That is the only title the Socceroos have to their name... 21 Dec 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
Sasa Celebrates Asian Crown

Sasa Celebrates Asian Crown

SOCCEROO Sasa Ognenovski capped off a great week by scoring the opening goal to help Seongnam Ilhwa lift the Asian Champions League title after 3-1 win over Zobahan in the final in Tokyo. 14 Nov 2010
India And Iraq Sniff Oz Talent

India And Iraq Sniff Oz Talent

EXCLUSIVE: The AFC 3+1 rule is set to wreak even greater havoc in Australia with the apparent interest from countries such as India and Iraq for Aussie players. 22 Sep 2009
Asia Trip Could Aid Spurs' Preparations

Asia Trip Could Aid Spurs' Preparations

TOTTENHAM are hopeful a pre-season trip to Asia this summer will help them make a better start to the 2009-10 Barclays Premier League season. 23 May 2009
'Amazing' Talent On Doorstep

'Amazing' Talent On Doorstep

EXCLUSIVE: Indonesian-based Aussie Robbie Gaspar has identified a trio of players he says would light up the A-League if local coaches bothered to have a look at the Indonesian league. 20 Mar 2009
UAE Thrash Malaysia

UAE Thrash Malaysia

UAE began their Asian Cup qualifying bid in impressive style as they took apart Malaysia 5-0 at Kuala Lumpur Stadium in Cheras. 22 Jan 2009
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
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
Have No Fear, Pim's Been Here

Have No Fear, Pim's Been Here

THE WORLD Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan may be a journey into the unknown for the Socceroos but coach Pim Verbeek is intent on demystifying Asia. 27 Aug 2008
Brazil's Santos Turns Vietnamese

Brazil's Santos Turns Vietnamese

Brazil-born Fabio Dos Santos is hoping to represent Vietnam after becoming the first sportsman to be granted Vietnamese nationality. 15 Feb 2008