Bangkok sketch: Infantino's iron fist of democracy and the new FIFA currency of unity
May 17 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino opened the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, with a call for unity. It was a rhetorical moment, as...
Infantino prevents FIFA membership from voting on Palestine motion to ban Israel
By Samindra Kunti in Bangkok
May 17 – FIFA will commission a ‘legal assessment' of the conflict in the Middle East by a panel of ‘independent'...
Kamanga in Thailand for FIFA Congress
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga is leading the Zambian delegation at the ongoing 74th FIFA Congress alongside his deputy Justin Mumba and secretary...
Lotta al razzismo: la FIFA si riunisce per discutere nuove misure. Possibilità sconfitta a tavolino
Si discute nelle prossime ore in Thailandia una nuova norma anti razzismo negli stadi e più in generale nel mondo del calcio: la FIFA si riunisce,...
Palestine, 2027 World Cup vote and racism to take centrestage at FIFA Congress
By Samindra Kunti in Bangkok
May 16 – On Friday, Palestine, the 2027 Women's World Cup, a series of amendments to the FIFA Statutes and racism will...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sky Blues Start Tour Tied Up In Thailand!
In 1981 post season (now CCFPA member) Gordon Milne took the Sky Blues on a four country tour of South-East Asia, taking in Thailand, Malaysia,...
Op-ed: A vote for BNG2027 at Friday's FIFA Congress is a vote in support of FIFA's ambition to accelerate and deepen the development of women's football globally!
FIFA's 211 Member Associations are gathering in Bangkok, Thailand for world football's governing body's 74th annual Congress. This Congress will...
AFC Congress elects two new members to the AFC Executive Committee
Bangkok: The 34th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress concluded on Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand with the AFC's Member Associations...
AFC President reinforces continued support for Palestine FA
Bangkok: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has underlined the resounding support of the...
Watch the 34th AFC Congress live
Bangkok: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) will elect two new members to the AFC Executive Committee for the...
Australia and Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 and 2029 AFC Women's Asian Cup™ hosts
Bangkok: Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ respectively after...
AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth
Bangkok: The AFC Executive Committee today convened in Bangkok, Thailand, and reflected on the resounding success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™,...
AFC President underlines strong partnership with FA Thailand
Bangkok: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with The Football Association of Thailand (FA...
Kritsada proud of Thailand's win; Dower rues Australia's poor finishing
Bali: Kritsada Phungmali finally saw the best of his Thailand side after they beat Australia 3-1 in their final Group B match at the AFC U17...
Group B: Thailand sign off on high note
Bali: Thailand ended their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 campaign on a high after they defeated Australia 3-1 in the final Group A...
Focus shifts towards the 34th AFC Congress 2024
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) will elect two new members to the AFC Executive Committee for the...
Preview - Group B: Australia v Thailand
Bali: Pride will be at stake when Australia and Thailand complete their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group B campaigns at Bali United...
Different kind of win brings joy to China PR's van Egmond
Bali: The ability to find solutions to different situations saw Gary van Egmond sporting a pleased look after China PR defeated Thailand 3-0 on...
Group B: Thailand 0-3 China PR
Bali: China PR claimed their second straight win at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 after defeating Thailand 3-0 to move closer to a...
Preview - Group B: Thailand v China PR
Bali: China PR are out to build on their great start in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 and secure their second win in Group B when...
The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Wednesday, May 8
Photo by Samantha Burkardt/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty ImagesConan O'Brien must never leave good morning!
Conan O'Brien has had a storied...
My dream is to play for Barcelona, says Japan's Miharu
Bali: Captain Shinjo Miharu cut a commanding figure in Japan’s 4-0 win over Thailand in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on...
Japan lay early marker; Thailand vow to improve
Bali: Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai believes his side’s 4-0 defeat of Thailand in their first AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group B...
Group B: Japan 4-0 Thailand
Bali: Japan kicked off their bid for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 title with a 4-0 win over Thailand at the Captain 1 Wayan Dipta...
From Let It Be on Disney+ to Netflix’s Mother Of The Bride – the best new TV and films to stream next week
FEAST your eyes on the best films and TV shows landing on the world’s biggest streaming platforms with our selection of top picks.
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How a former Blackpool and Barnsley midfielder has fared since departing Bloomfield Road for Southeast Asia
Kenny Dougall departed Blackpool back in January to make the move to Thailand.
#ACFutsal2024 - Facts and Figures
Bangkok: The curtains came down on the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Sunday, with Islamic Republic of Iran reclaiming the crown with an...
Vahid believes in IR Iran's chances; Rodrigo hopes to continue leading Thailand
Bangkok: Head coach Vahid Shamsaei believes newly minted AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 champions Islamic Republic of Iran have the potential...
AFC President lauds Continent's passion for futsal
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the significant strides made in futsal...
Abbasi named MVP, wins Yili Top Scorer awards
Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran's Saeid Ahmad Abbasi’s dazzling performances saw him named the Most Valuable Player and win the Yili Top Scorer...
IR Iran power to 13th title
Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran waltzed their way to a record-extending 13th title with a 4-1 win over Thailand in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup...
Mohammadi takes Best Goalkeeper crown
Bangkok: Bagher Mohammadi’s rock solid performances for Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 saw him claim the Best...
Abbasi wins MVP, Yili Top Scorer awards
Bangkok: Saeid Ahmad Abbasi’s dazzling performances saw him named the Most Valuable Player and win the Yili Top Scorer Award at the AFC Futsal...
Uzbekistan edge Tajikistan to finish third
Bangkok: Uzbekistan defeated Tajikistan 3-1 on penalties to finish third in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Sunday.
Afghanistan confirm Uzbekistan 2024 ticket
Bangkok: Afghanistan booked their ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-3 in their AFC Futsal Asian...
Muhammad, Derakhshani primed to deliver
Bangkok: Thailand’s Muhammad Osamanmusa and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Mohamad Hossein Derakhshani are all geared up for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup...
Preview - Final: Thailand v IR Iran
Bangkok: Head coach Miguel Rodrigo is eyeing a historic win for Thailand when they face 12-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC...
Preview - Playoff 3: Afghanistan v Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: Either Afghanistan or Kyrgyz Republic will qualify for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian...
Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Tajikistan v Uzbekistan
Bangkok: Tajikistan and Vietnam are determined to finish their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 campaign on a winning note following...
Jeff Stelling hails ‘most difficult pundit in history’ after being accused of Soccer Saturday reunion ‘snub’
JEFF STELLING brilliantly praised Rodney Marsh on social media after the ex-Soccer Saturday presenter dubbed his old colleague the “most difficult...
AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee approves competition formats and dates
The AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee made several key decisions today as part of its efforts to ensure the continued progress of both sports at...
Thailand edge spirited Tajikistan for final spot
Bangkok: Goalkeeper Arut Senbat was the hero, saving three penalties as Thailand edged Tajikistan 6-5 in a penalty shootout after their AFC Futsal...
IR Iran stay on course for 13th title
Bangkok: Goalkeeper Bagher Mohammadi was the star as Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Uzbekistan 5-4 on penalties after their AFC Futsal Asian Cup...
Playoffs: Afghanistan stun Iraq; Kyrgyz Republic edge Vietnam
Bangkok: Afghanistan and Kyrgyz Republic will square off in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 after defeating Iraq and Vietnam...
Axed Sky Sports Soccer Saturday stars reunite for pic as ‘most difficult colleague’ says ‘I must not be on mailing list’
THE MUCH-LOVED former Sky Sports Soccer Saturday cast reunited last night – but it seems their “most difficult colleague” did not get the...
Axed Sky Sports Soccer Saturday stars reunite for pic as ‘most difficult colleague' says ‘I must not be on mailing list'
THE MUCH-LOVED former Sky Sports Soccer Saturday cast reunited last night – but it seems their “most difficult colleague” did not get the...
Playoffs: Afghanistan stun Iraq
Bangkok: Afghanistan came from a goal down to advance to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 after defeating Iraq 5-3 at the Hua Mark...
Enhanced match analyses debut at AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024
Bangkok: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) introduced an enhanced method to collect statistical and technical data at the AFC Futsal Asian...
Preview - Semi-final: Uzbekistan v IR Iran
Bangkok: Uzbekistan will encounter their toughest challenge yet when they go head-to-head with Islamic Republic of Iran in the semi-finals of the...
Preview - Playoffs: Iraq v Afghanistan; Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will compete for the sole remaining spot in the FIFA Futsal...
Preview - Semi-final: Thailand v Tajikistan
Bangkok: Thailand and Tajikistan are set for an exciting showdown in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 semi-finals at the Hua Mark Indoor...
Semi-finalists confirmed, Uzbekistan 2024 door still open for four
Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will get another crack at securing a spot at the FIFA Futsal...
Uzbekistan roar to last four spot
Bangkok: Uzbekistan sealed their place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 semi-finals after coming from behind to edge Vietnam 2-1 in their...
Thailand fight back to beat Iraq
Bangkok: Therdsak Charoenphong’s dramatic late winner saw hosts Thailand defeat Iraq 3-2 on Wednesday to book a semi-final meeting with Tajikistan...
Thailand fight back to edge Iraq
Bangkok: Therdsak Charoenphong’s dramatic late winner saw hosts Thailand defeat Iraq 3-2 on Wednesday to book a semi-final meeting with Tajikistan...
IR Iran turn on the power
Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic...
Q-final: IR Iran 6-1 Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic...
Tajikistan edge Afghanistan to create history
Bangkok: Fayzali Sardorov’s extra-time winner saw Tajikistan edge out Afghanistan 2-1 in Wednesday’s AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024...
Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq
Bangkok: Thailand and Iraq are set for an exciting clash when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Preview - Q-final: Uzbekistan v Vietnam
Bangkok: Head coach Venancio Lopez is confident Uzbekistan can extend their unbeaten run ahead of their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024...
Preview - Q-final: Tajikistan v Afghanistan
Bangkok: Tajikistan and Afghanistan are ready for their moment of destiny with both on the brink of a first-ever AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ semi-final,...
Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran will be on high alert when they face Kyrgyz Republic in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-finals at...
Tajikistan's Ergashev steps down; Ithsara sees bright future for Thailand
Doha: History was made but head head coach Mubin Ergashev felt no joy as Tajikistan bid farewell to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday.
#ACFutsal2024 - Group Stage In Numbers
Bangkok: After six days of high-octane action, the group stage of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 drew to a close on Monday as the cast for...
Group C: Safarov stars as Tajikistan dash Thailand's hopes
Doha: Manuchehr Safarov’s header in added time secured a 1-0 victory for Tajikistan over Thailand in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ tie at the...
Group D: Afghanistan book historic berth
Bangkok: Afghanistan made history by reaching the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 knockout stage in their debut after defeating Bahrain 3-2 at...
Group D: IR Iran send title warning
Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran were at their best as they sailed 4-0 past Kuwait in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Group D tie at the...
#ACFutsal2024 - Quarter-finalists decided
Bangkok: Defending champions Japan were the shock casualties as the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 knockout stage was finalised on Monday.
Group C: Gritty Kyrgyz Republic advance
Bangkok: Kyrgyz Republic advanced to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-finals after battling to a thrilling 5-5 stalemate against...
Group C: Draw with Tajikistan ends Japan's reign
Bangkok: Champions Japan had their title defence dramatically ended at the group stage as they were eliminated from the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™...
Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau
Bangkok: Uzbekistan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group B campaign with a perfect record of three victories, and head coach...
Muhammad confident of Thailand's chances; Vietnam glad to still be in the race
Bangkok: Muhammad Osamanmusa is confident Thailand can go the distance after sealing top spot in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024...
Group B: Uzbekistan end Saudi Arabia's run
Bangkok: Uzbekistan booked their spot in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals as Group B winners with a perfect record after...
Group B: Uzbekistan end Saudi Arabia's hopes
Bangkok: Uzbekistan booked their spot in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals as Group B winners with a perfect record after...
Group B: Fightback takes Iraq through
Bangkok: A stirring fightback saw Iraq defeat Australia 6-2 in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on...
Group A: Heartbreak for Myanmar
Bangkok: Myanmar secured their first-ever AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ win after defeating China PR 3-1 but were still eliminated from the Thailand 2024...
Group A: Vietnam advance despite Thailand defeat
Bangkok: Thailand defeated Vietnam 2-1 to top Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 at the Hua Mark Arena on Sunday.
Preview - Group C: Thailand v Tajikistan
Doha: Head coach Ithsara Sritharo is committed to steering Thailand back to their strengths when they face Tajikistan in their decisive AFC U23...
Group D: IR Iran eyeing perfect record; Afghanistan seeking to create history
Bangkok: Already qualified Islamic Republic of Iran face second place Kuwait in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 on Monday.
Group C: Tajikistan standing in Japan's way; Kyrgyz Republic target last-eight berth
Bangkok: Kyrgyz Republic, Japan and Tajikistan will battle it out for the knockout stage places from Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand...
Group D: Bahrain 3-5 IR Iran
Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran became the first team from Group D to secure a spot in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-finals...
Group C: Korea Republic 0-5 Japan
Bangkok: Japan breathed life into their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group C campaign after defeating Korea Republic 5-0 on Saturday.
Group D: Afghanistan 3-3 Kuwait
Bangkok: Afghanistan picked up their first point of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after holding Kuwait in a 3-3 thriller in a Group D tie...
Group C: Kyrgyz Republic 2-2 Tajikistan
Bangkok: Kyrgyz Republic came back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with Central Asian rivals Tajikistan in an entertaining encounter in...
Group A: Thailand ready for Vietnam showdown; Myanmar eyeing winning finish
Bangkok: Group A is set for an exciting finale with ASEAN rivals Thailand playing Vietnam in a first-place decider, while Myanmar face China PR in...
Group B: Uzbekistan determined to stay perfect; Iraq focused on victory
Bangkok: Uzbekistan are vying to extend their winning momentum when they face Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian...
Thailand ready for Vietnam showdown; Myanmar eyeing winning finish
Bangkok: Group A is set for an exciting finale with ASEAN rivals Thailand playing Vietnam in a first-place decider, while Myanmar face China PR in...
Group B: Uzbekistan eyeing to stay perfect; Iraq focused on victory
Bangkok: Uzbekistan are vying to extend their winning momentum when they face Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian...
Hat-trick hero Radif vows to do more for Saudi Arabia
Doha: Abdullah Radif became the first player to score a hat-trick at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ since the 2016 edition and only the third to do so in...
Group C: Thailand 0-5 Saudi Arabia
Doha: Saudi Arabia produced a dominant performance to beat Thailand 5-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group C tie at Khalifa International...