Qualifiers - Group E: Afghanistan 0-1 Syria

Dammam: Syria secured their second win in a row after edging Afghanistan 1-0 in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 10

Trump’s travel ban creates FIFA dilemma as players face US immigration risks

June 6 – US President Donald Trump who loves nothing more that issuing executive orders has implemented another travel ban, though fine print...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL Jun 6

FIFA to fill gender gap with women's refugee team, but Afghan FA remains a FIFA member

May 12 – FIFA is to establish an Afghan women's refugee football team, allowing exiled Afghan players to compete in matches recognised by the...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL May 12

Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams at 2031 tournament

US set to host in 2031, the UK in 2035Fifa approves strategy for Afghan women's footballThe Women's World Cup will expand to 48 teams from the 2031...
THE GUARDIAN May 9

Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt: Europa League semi-final, first leg

Europa League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scores | Read today's Football Daily | Mail SimonThe miracle of Bodo/Glimt might become the...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Nova reminds Indonesia to stay focused

Jeddah: Nova Arianto has reminded his players to remain focused after the tactician's half-time changes paid off handsomely for Indonesia as they...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 11

Group C: Afghanistan 0-2 Indonesia

Jeddah: Indonesia finished top of Group C after a 2-0 win against Afghanistan in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 tie at the Prince...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 10

Preview - Group C: Afghanistan v Indonesia

Jeddah: Indonesia will not take their foot off the pedal when they meet Afghanistan in their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group C...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 9

Opening defeat jolted Korea Republic into action against Afghanistan, says Kim

Jeddah: Kim Eun-seong feels Korea Republic clicked for the first time in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 campaign after they romped to a...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 8

Group C: Afghanistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Jeddah: Korea Republic bounced back in style to defeat Afghanistan 6-0 in their AFC Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group C tie at the King Abdullah...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 7

Preview - Group C: Afghanistan v Korea Republic

Jeddah: Korea Republic head coach Back Ki-tae is working hard to inspire his team ahead of their Group C match against Afghanistan on Monday at the...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 6

Group C: Yemen 2-0 Afghanistan

Jeddah:  Yemen eased to a 2-0 win over Afghanistan in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group C match on Friday.
THE-AFC.COM Apr 4

Ahmadi determined to power Afghanistan to glory

Jeddah: Afghanistan midfielder Arash Ahmadi has come a long way from playing on dirt pitches.
THE-AFC.COM Apr 4

Ahmadi vows to power Afghanistan to glory

Jeddah: Afghanistan midfielder Arash Ahmadi has come a long way from playing on dirt pitches.
THE-AFC.COM Apr 3

Preview - Group C: Yemen v Afghanistan

Jeddah: Yemen and Afghanistan's Group C clash in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Friday will see both teams looking to go one better...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 3

The US men's national team aren't just underachievers; they're unlikeable | Beau Dure

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the USMNT lack the charisma, underdog charm and striking victories of their predecessorsImagine the 1980 Miracle...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 2

Nadia Nadim and the pursuit of happiness in women's football

We look at the 37-year-old's acrimonious exit from Milan and the importance of players being happy to play wellNadia Nadim was not holding back....
THE GUARDIAN Apr 1

‘Getting worse and worse': former Afghanistan captain's anger at state of football in his country

Against a backdrop of brutal Taliban rule and corruption claims, Zohib Islam Amiri sees demoralisation setting inWhen Zohib Islam Amiri came back...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 27

Exiled Afghan women call on FIFA to allow them to play internationally

March 26 – Ahead of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers, the Afghan national team and human rights groups have called on FIFA to end the...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL Mar 26

Afghanistan women players fight to compete in World Cup qualifying after fleeing Taliban rule

Afghanistan's women's football team fled from their country after the Taliban takeover of 2021
THE INDEPENDENT Mar 26

Indonesia, Afghanistan set sights on the future

Pattaya: As Indonesia concluded their journey at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on a winning note, Agung Teguh is hopeful that the...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 26

Fifa to recognise Afghanistan women's team but comes too late for World Cup

Team to represent country four years after exilePlayers express frustration at Fifa's slow progressFifa has cleared the way for the exiled...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 25

Group E: Myanmar 2-1 Afghanistan

Yangon: Myanmar clawed their way back to beat Afghanistan 2-1 in their Group E match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25

Group C: Afghanistan 4-6 Indonesia

Pattaya: Indonesia beat Afghanistan 6-4 in Group C tie to finish their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 campaign on a winning note on...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25

Hossein proud of IR Iran's depth

Pattaya: Naderi Hossein was an extremely pleased head coach after eight out of his 12 players found the back of the net in Islamic Republic of...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 24

Group C: Afghanistan 0-14 IR Iran

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran put in another commanding performance in defeating Afghanistan 14-0 on Sunday to book their spot in the...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 23

Alblooshi lauds UAE's response; Ashtiyani wants Afghanistan to learn from experience

Pattaya: Abdulla Alblooshi is aiming high after United Arab Emirates started their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group C campaign with...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Group C: UAE 7-1 Afghanistan

Pattaya: United Arab Emirates displayed total control as they began their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group C campaign with a 7-1 win...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Indonesia; UAE v Afghanistan

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran are well prepared to go all the way as they kickstart their title defence at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Afghan club disbands after alleging match-fixing in champions' 8-0 win

Attack Energy say complaint not taken seriously by FA Abu Muslim Farah beat them to title on goal difference A club that missed out on winning...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 18

Celtic fans urged to respect memorial service in Munich before Champions League match against Bayern

CELTIC fans in Munich have been asked to be mindful of a memorial service taking place in the city before their match against Bayern Munich. The...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 17

Awkward moment Lionel Messi’s former Navy SEAL bodyguard ‘is finally defeated’ by pitch invader

LIONEL MESSI’S bodyguard was “finally defeated” as a pitch invader managed to get their hands on the Inter Miami star. The Argentine legend was...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 3

Yes, a Hampden conspiracy is hurting the Ibrox club. But it’s correcting injustice, not causing it.

In 2004, journalist Stephen Coll published one of the finest works of modern history I’ve ever read. It’s called Ghost Wars, and it’s the story of...
THE CELTIC BLOG Jan 16

First Thing: New year terror as death toll in New Orleans attack rises to 15 people

Authorities think suspect acted with accomplices. Plus, woman found alive and well after going missing in 1972 Good morning. Terror struck the busy...
THE GUARDIAN Jan 2

From red to green: Syria seek united future on pitch after Assad era ends | John Duerden

The national team are looking forward having changed their colours just hours after Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus On 9 December Syria were drawn in...
THE GUARDIAN Dec 25, 2024

Tyson Fury’s warrior rival Usyk was taught to fight with a knife by soldier dad & is haunted by missing final moments

IT’S the highly anticipated rematch that will see British boxing legend Tyson Fury attempt to unify the heavyweight titles. Six months after the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 20, 2024

Tyson Fury's warrior rival Usyk was taught to fight with a knife by soldier dad & is haunted by missing final moments

IT’S the highly anticipated rematch that will see British boxing legend Tyson Fury attempt to unify the heavyweight titles. Six months after the...
THE SUN Dec 20, 2024

Out-on-loan City winger earns international call-up to Afghanistan

YORK City winger Maziar Kouhyar has been called up for international duty with Afghanistan.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Nov 13, 2024

Inside the mad world of Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, who is worth £2.5billion and owns TWO super yachts

WHETHER it is in England, his home of Greece, or even Portugal – Evangelos Marinakis is seemingly universally loved by football fans. The Greek...
THE SUN Nov 6, 2024

Fallen soldier's parents overwhelmed and honoured to be part of special fixture

The parents of a solider killed in Afghanistan have expressed their gratitude after taking part in an act of a Remembrance ahead of a special...
WATFORD OBSERVER Nov 4, 2024

Fallen soldiers' parents to honour sons at Remembrance match

The parents of two soldier killed in Afghanistan will walk “with love and pride” alongside each other when they lay a wreath in memory of their...
WATFORD OBSERVER Oct 31, 2024

Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 3-2 Bangladesh; Philippines 2-0 Cambodia

Phnom Penh: Afghanistan sealed their berth at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after coming from behind to defeat Bangladesh 3-2 in their...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 27, 2024

Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 3-2 Bangladesh

Phnom Penh: Afghanistan sealed their berth at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after coming from behind to defeat Bangladesh 3-2 in their...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 27, 2024

Qualifiers - Group B: Bangladesh 7-0 Macau; Cambodia 1-3 Afghanistan

Phnom Penh: Afghanistan defeated Cambodia 3-1 on Friday to move within touching distance of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.
THE-AFC.COM Oct 25, 2024

Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 9-0 Macau; Bangladesh 1-0 Philippines

Phnom Penh: Afghanistan boosted their chances of qualifying for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after cruising 9-0 past Afghanistan in...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 23, 2024

Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 9-0 Macau

Phnom Penh: Afghanistan boosted their chances of qualifying for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after cruising 9-0 past Afghanistan in...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 23, 2024

Qualifiers - Group B: Philippines 0-8 Afghanistan; Macau 0-1 Cambodia

Phnom Penh: Afghanistan produced a clinical display to defeat Philippines 8-0 in their  AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group B tie...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 21, 2024

Qualifiers - Group B: Philippines 0-8 Afghanistan

Phnom Penh: Afghanistan produced a clinical display to defeat Philippines 8-0 in their  AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group B tie...
THE-AFC.COM Oct 21, 2024

Lionel Messi’s bodyguard stuns with his unbelievable speed as he darts to stop pitch invader

Lionel Messi is in safe hands if recent images are anything to go by. The Argentine has worked wonders for Inter Miami who are eyeing their first...
TALKSPORT Oct 8, 2024

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 0-0 Palestine; Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia

Abha: Saudi Arabia and Australia both qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 despite having to share the spoils in a goalless draw on...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 29, 2024

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 0-0 Palestine

Abha: Afghanistan and Palestine settled for a goalless draw in their final AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D tie on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 29, 2024

Qualifiers - Group D: Australia 2-0 Macau; Saudi Arabia 4-0 Afghanistan

Abha: Australia earned a second win in Group D after they defeated Macau 2-0 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers match on Wednesday.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 25, 2024

Plans for world’s newest COUNTRY the size of just 14 football pitches with ‘ultra tolerant’ rules on booze and clothes

PLANS to establish a tiny country – the size of just 14 football pitches – aims to promote a version of Islam that is “tolerant” on clothing and...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 25, 2024

Plans for world's newest COUNTRY the size of just 14 football pitches with ‘ultra tolerant' rules on booze and clothes

PLANS to establish a tiny country – the size of just 14 football pitches – aims to promote a version of Islam that is “tolerant” on clothing and...
THE SUN Sep 25, 2024

R16: Afghanistan's adventure ended by Paraguay

Tashkent: Afghanistan's valiant run in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Paraguay in the Round of...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 25, 2024

Emmerdale finally reveals identity of mystery Aidan Moore as John Sugden is forced to make heartbreaking confession

EMMERDALE has finally revealed the identity of the mystery Aidan Moore. Fans of the ITV soap opera have long been aware of a mystery Aidan ever...
THE SUN Sep 24, 2024

Sponsor Spotlight: Ahmad Shah Janbaz, founder of Super Pizza

One of DFC’s most recent sponsors, Ahmad Shah Janbaz of Super Pizza, has built up his pizza empire from a single restaurant to 28 restaurants...
DARTFORDFC.COM Sep 24, 2024

Preview - R16: Paraguay v Afghanistan

Tashkent: Afghanistan will bid to keep their dream alive when they face Paraguay in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Round of 16 tie on...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 24, 2024

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 0-2 Australia; Macau 1-1 Palestine

Abha: Australia left it late before securing a 2-0 win against Afghanistan in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D match on...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 23, 2024

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 0-2 Australia

Abha: Australia left it late before securing a 2-0 win against Afghanistan in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D match on...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 23, 2024

Asian trio set for knockout stage

Tashkent: Afghanistan joined Islamic Republic of Iran and Thailand in the knockout stage of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 following the...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 22, 2024

‘Milan’s maternity policy is a big thing. It gives you an opportunity to not have to make a big sacrifice’

NADIA NADIM hopes AC Milan's move to guarantee contract renewals for players who become pregnant, can be adopted by other elite sides. The Milan...
THE SUN Sep 22, 2024

Qualifiers - Group D: Macau 0-1 Afghanistan; Palestine 0-1 Saudi Arabia

Abha: Ten-man Afghanistan edged Macau 1-0 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D clash at the Prince Sultan Sports City Stadium...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 21, 2024

Group C: Ukraine 4-1 Afghanistan

Tashkent: Afghanistan's FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 campaign was left in the balance after a 4-1 defeat to Ukraine in their final Group C...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 21, 2024

Qualifiers - Group D: Macau 0-1 Afghanistan

Abha: Ten-man Afghanistan edged Macau 1-0 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D clash at the Prince Sultan Sports City Stadium...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 21, 2024

Group C: Argentina 2-1 Afghanistan

Tashkent: Afghanistan played with plenty of heart but eventually had to concede defeat as they fell 2-1 to Argentina in Group C of the FIFA Futsal...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 18, 2024

Afghanistan vs Angola Highlights | Futsal World Cup

Afghanistan vs Angola Highlights | Futsal World Cup#Afghanistan #Angola #FutsalWC
FOOTBALLNEWS Sep 16, 2024

Women’s Sport Leadership Academy praised as ‘life changing’ by participants and past graduates

The co-founder of the Afghanistan Women’s Football Team and a leading advocate for women’s rights, Khalida Popal, was the special guest speaker at...
CRAWLEYOBSERVER.CO.UK Sep 16, 2024

Group C: Afghanistan 6-4 Angola

Tashkent: Afghanistan produced a sparkling display to defeat Angola 6-4 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Group C opener at the Humo...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 15, 2024

Know your team: Afghanistan

Kuala Lumpur: Afghanistan will be aiming to continue their dream run when they compete in Group C of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 7, 2024

Westwood takes charge of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China have appointed former Afghanistan coach Ashley Westwood to replace Jorn Andersen as the representative team's new head...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 28, 2024

Meet Team USA's Paralympic stars: Hunter Woodhall hopes to replicate his wife's success, while Afghanistan refugee Abbas Karimi, army veteran Bobby Body and former US soccer star Nick Mayhugh look to win gold in Paris

The Games will begin on Wednesday and run through September 8 featuring 22 sports, including most-popular wheelchair basketball, track and field,...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Aug 25, 2024

Afghanistan edge Uzbekistan to emerge champions

Dushanbe: Afghanistan lifted the 2024 CAFA U-17 Championship trophy after defeating Uzbekistan 1-0 in the final on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Aug 25, 2024

Glenn Morris thought career was over when he joined Crawley as coach but is still going strong aged 40 at Gillingham

GLENN MORRIS thought his career was over when Gillingham released him EIGHT years ago. But today he is set to become the club’s oldest-ever...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Aug 16, 2024

Chilling remote island home to US military ‘Black Site’ where visitors are BANNED & dozens shipwrecked people are stuck

IN the depths of the Indian Ocean lies an island home to a secretive military base believed to be one of the CIA’s notorious Black Sites. Diego...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Aug 15, 2024

Chilling remote island home to US military ‘Black Site' where visitors are BANNED & dozens shipwrecked people are stuck

IN the depths of the Indian Ocean lies an island home to a secretive military base believed to be one of the CIA’s notorious Black Sites. Diego...
THE SUN Aug 15, 2024

PS1: Abdysh-Ata seal berth in style

Jala-Abad: FC Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic produced a dominant performance to beat Afghanistan's Attack FC 2-0 in their AFC Challenge League™...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 13, 2024

Preview - PS1: FC Abdysh-Ata Kant (KGZ) vs Attack FC (AFG)

Jalal-Abad: FC Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic are seeking another extended run on the continental stage but know Afghanistan's Attack FC will...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 12, 2024

From Covid-inspired tag in Mexico to soccer with no ball in Iraq: Francis Alÿs on his joyous films of children's games

The artist has travelled the world documenting the way children play. As he puts his films on display, he talks about the way conkers cross...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 28, 2024

Brit war hero ‘Rambo’ on Ukraine frontline says Putin ‘won’t bring us down’ as defiant fans pack out pubs for Euros

A BRITISH war hero on Ukraine’s frontline has hailed the spirit of the country as fans pack out pubs to cheer on their national squad at the...
THE SUN Jun 26, 2024

Group A: Late strike confirms Kuwait's spot

Kuwait City: Eid Al Rashedi struck an 81st minute winner as Kuwait edged Afghanistan 1-0 in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 11, 2024

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India face uphill task against Qatar

India are tied on five points with Afghanistan. Kuwait are one adrift, but India have a superior goal difference. A win will be enough, but given...
INDIATIMES.COM Jun 11, 2024

How I fell in love with football – and the Taliban couldn't stop me

In an extract from her autobiography, the founder of the Afghanistan women's team how she overcame violence to build a fledgling network of girls'...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 10, 2024

Preview - Group A: Qatar v India; Kuwait v Afghanistan

Doha: Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is set for an...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 10, 2024
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