Afghanistan football head involved in match-fixing, former players claim

FA president Mohammad Kargar accused over games in 2008 He denies claims and says people with agenda are targeting him Several former Afghanistan...
THE GUARDIAN Nov 27

Round 2 - Group A: Afghanistan 0-4 Kuwait

Dammam: A strong second half display saw Kuwait march to a 4-0 win over Afghanistan in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 21

‘I achieved glory at Man Utd, now I manage Afghanistan amid a toxic 18-player boycott’

Ashley Westwood started his career at Manchester United but is now overseeing Afghanistan's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
EXPRESS Nov 21

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

Bhubaneswar: India will face a test of their credentials when they host Qatar in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 20

Round 2 - Group A: Qatar 8-1 Afghanistan

Al Rayyan: Four goals from Almoez Ali helped Qatar cruise 8-1 past Afghanistan in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 16

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

Doha: Qatar will begin their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on merit for the first time when they kick off their Preliminary Joint...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 15

Preview: Qatar vs. Afghanistan - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Qatar and Afghanistan, including predictions, team news and possible...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Nov 15

Ex-Man Utd talent who Sir Alex let go baffles fans as he's named Afghanistan manager

In one of the more bizarre footballing stories of 2023, Ashley Westwood – who won the FA Youth Cup with Manchester United – has taken over as...
DAILY STAR Nov 9

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford City and Wrexham man lands shock role as manager of Afghanistan

Former Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford City defender Ashley Westwood has been appointed manager of the Afghanistan national team.
YORKSHIRE POST Nov 9

The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham news and links for Thursday, November 9

Where's your happy place? Folks, I'll be honest. I've spent the past eight hours in Zoom training about Title IX in order to become a hearing panel...
SBNATION.COM Nov 9

Former Sheffield Wednesday defender who left in 2003 now takes on daunting international job

Ashley Westwood left Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 and today he has been appointed as the new manager of Afghanistan. It looks like a thankless...
SHEFFIELDWEDNESDAY.NEWS Nov 8

Former Manchester United youth player becomes Afghanistan manager

A former Manchester United youth player Ashley Westwood has been named manager of the Afghanistan national team. The surprise move comes amid...
STRETTYNEWS.COM Nov 8

Afghan players boycott Qatar 2026 qualifiers saying FA ‘gang' is stealing FIFA grants

November 8 – Players from Afghanistan's men's team are boycotting their World Cup qualifying match against Qatar over alleged poor treatment by the...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL Nov 8

Manchester United academy graduate lands shock new job in Afghanistan

A former Manchester United starlet has has landed a shock new job as manager of the Afghanistan national team. Ashley Westwood progressed through...
TALKSPORT Nov 8

Ex-Man Utd ace sold by Sir Alex Ferguson takes ‘one of football’s most daunting jobs’ with 18 players BOYCOTTING team

ASHLEY WESTWOOD has taken charge of one of the most “daunting jobs” in football. The former Manchester United prospect has been named manager of...
THE SUN Nov 8

Man United academy graduate is hired as manager of AFGHANISTAN - and faces a tough job ahead with players already planning on boycotting their next World Cup qualifier

The surprise move comes amid much unrest from within the squad's playing cohort, with eighteen players threatening to boycott their upcoming World...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Nov 8

‘It's so the young players can have a better future': why Afghanistan's men are on strike

Southend United midfielder Noor Husin is one of 18 players protesting against the way they have been treated by the country's football federation...
THE GUARDIAN Nov 8

Afghanistan players boycott World Cup qualifier with Qatar

Afghanistan players to boycott World Cup qualifier over treatment by football federation
THE INDEPENDENT Nov 7

Eighteen Afghanistan men's footballers to boycott World Cup qualifier

Players allege substandard treatment and corruption Letter sent to Fifa and Asian federation outlining complaints Most of the Afghanistan men's...
THE GUARDIAN Nov 7

‘When is it too early to teach your kids about genocide?' Inside the Imperial War Museum's harrowing new galleries

From the Somme to Afghanistan and Iraq, 500 works capture a century of warfare at the museum's new Blavatnik art, film and photography galleries....
THE GUARDIAN Nov 6

I planned Queen’s funeral – from soldiers tripping up to band out of tune…here’s why rehearsals were a total disaster

WITH four billion pairs of eyes watching around the globe, if you were the man who had planned the funeral of Queen Elizabeth you would be forgiven...
THE SUN Oct 27

DARTFORD FC | IN CONVERSATION WITH NOOR HUSIN

Last weekend saw Dartford host Havant & Waterlooville at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Noor Husin featured in our matchday programme that day....
DARTFORDFC.COM Oct 27

Europe on terror alert after Belgium & France attacks as ‘ISIS recruiters’ arrested in Italy & UK threat level ‘to rise’

FEARS of imminent terrorist attacks have gripped Europe as tensions flare across the continent amid Hamas’ bloody war with Israel. Just last...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Oct 17

Europe on terror alert after Belgium & France attacks as ‘ISIS recruiters' arrested in Italy & UK threat level ‘to rise’

FEARS of imminent terrorist attacks have gripped Europe as tensions flare across the continent amid Hamas’ bloody war with Israel. Just last night,...
THE SUN Oct 17

Who is Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko ?

AS one of the biggest names in football, it comes as no surprise that Lionel Messi has his own bodyguard. Meet Yassine Chueko – the bodyguard...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Oct 11

Watch Lionel Messi's bodyguard stay ‘undefeated' as he tackles CHILD pitch invader – but then gives him amazing moment

FOOTBALL fans have praised Lionel Messi’s bodyguard for giving a young fan an unforgettable matchday moment. Inter Miami missed out on a place the...
THE SUN Oct 8

Watch Lionel Messi’s bodyguard stay ‘undefeated’ as he tackles CHILD pitch invader – but then gives him amazing moment

FOOTBALL fans have praised Lionel Messi’s bodyguard for giving a young fan an unforgettable matchday moment. Inter Miami missed out on a place...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Oct 8

20 Days in Mariupol review – a gruelling documentary of life inside the besieged Ukrainian city

Under fire and in the midst of death and destruction, Ukrainian photojournalist Mstyslav Chernov keeps the cameras rolling in this essential film...
THE GUARDIAN Oct 7

I’m a former Premier League star turned international manager – I used an ASTROLOGER to help me pick line-ups

FORMER Premier League star Igor Stimac has been accused of taking the Pisces … after using an ASTROLOGER to help him pick a national team. The...
THE SUN Sep 13

Qualifiers - Group E: Hong Kong, China and Afghanistan finish with a draw

Tashkent: Hong Kong, China and Afghanistan collected their first point after a 0-0 draw in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 12

Prince Harry loses penalty shoot-out on German TV and jokes about 4-1 defeat to Japan while wearing Mainz scarf

Even though his brother is president of the Football Association, Prince Harry doesn't quite have the football skills to match. The Duke of Sussex...
TALKSPORT Sep 10

Qualifiers - Group E: Afghanistan 0-4 IR Iran; Hong Kong, China 0-10 Uzbekistan

Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan set-up an exciting battle for top spot following their impressive wins over Afghanistan and Hong...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9

Qualifiers - Group E: Afghanistan 0-4 IR Iran

Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran produced a sparkling display to defeat Afghanistan 4-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers Group E...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9

Qualifiers - Group E: IR Iran 3-0 Hong Kong, China; Uzbekistan 8-1 Afghanistan

Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan look set to battle for the sole automatic ticket to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Finals...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 6

Major security breach as Lionel Messi is GRABBED by pitch invader before his former soldier bodyguard hauls him away

THERE was a major security breach at Inter Miami's latest game as Lionel Messi was grabbed by a pitch invader. However, the World Cup winner's...
THE SUN Sep 4

‘It's heartbreaking': Malala Yousafzai meets exiled Afghanistan women's football team

Football must fight against gender discrimination, says the Nobel peace prize winner – or future generations of women will suffer The Women's World...
THE GUARDIAN Aug 30

New details about Lionel Messi's bodyguard: former US soldier and MMA expert

The bodyguard of Lionel Messi just went viral after a video surfaced during the U.S Open Cup semifinal between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati. ...
BOLAVIP US Aug 25

I’m an ex-soldier and MMA fighter hired by Beckham to protect Messi – I even follow him round the pitch as he celebrates

INTER MIAMI have hired a former soldier and MMA fighter to protect Lionel Messi. The Argentinian legend even sees his ripped bodyguard follow...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Aug 24

Footage shows Lionel Messi’s bodyguard follows him EVERYWHERE at Inter Miami… even in goals celebrations

Lionel Messi has taken centre stage at Inter Miami since he signed for the Major Soccer League outfit this summer. But eagle-eyed fans have noticed...
TALKSPORT Aug 24

Malala Yousafzai visits the Afghan Women's Team

With the #FIFAWWC coming to a close, it was an honour to have education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai visit the Afghan...
FOOTBALLNEWS Aug 21

‘We play for our sisters’: Afghan women’s football team in exile call on Fifa for recognition

'Giving up is not our thing,' says Fatima Yousufi, 21, captain of Afghanistan’s women’s football team
INEWS.CO.UK Aug 16

US lawmakers call on FIFA to recognize exiled Afghanistan women's soccer team

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers called on FIFA to recognize the exiled Afghanistan women's soccer team, in a letter sent to the sport's...
REUTERS.COM Aug 11

Decision on Dumbarton takeaway's late hours license delayed until October

Members of West Dunbartonshire Council's licensing committee heard that the licensee of Aladdin Hot 4U had returned to Afghanistan after a family...
DAILY RECORD Aug 8

At least 40 dead and 100 injured in horror bomb blast at political rally in Pakistan

AT LEAST 40 people have been killed in a blast at a political rally in Pakistan, according to reports. Local officials said the explosion...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 30

Worn with pride | Introducing our away strip for 2023-24

Our away kit for the coming season - on sale now! Inspired by our town, we will take our away kit on the road this season and wear it with...
READINGFC.CO.UK Jul 28

Afghanistan women's team in exile wants FIFA recognition

There is one other nation in Australia this Women's World Cup -- Afghanistan. The team in exile wants action, not just words, from the likes of FIFA.
ESPN Jul 25

Hope Cup: The Afghan Women's Team's Fight For Recognition

On Tuesday, the inaugural Hope Cup took place between the Afghan Women's Team and Football Empowerment in what was a celebration of football ahead...
FOOTBALLNEWS Jul 20

Exiled Afghanistan women's team still clinging to hope

No longer able to represent their country, the Afghan refugees struggle to adjust to a new life in an Australia now preparing to host the women's...
THE IRISH TIMES Jul 17

‘Sport is for all': Ignored by Fifa, the Afghan women's team play on in Australia

Barred from the World Cup, Fatima Yousufi's side will contest the Hope Cup in Melbourne while they wait for official recognition It may not be...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 17

David Beckham's SPOTY speech helps save MP's marriage after Afghanistan war heartbreak

A David Beckham speech helped save a government minister's marriage after the Manchester United and England icon sent a message of support to those...
DAILY STAR Jul 9

Rwanda is a safe, happy place where migrants can build new lives… Naomi Campbell and Lewis Hamilton loved it here

WHAT do Sir Lewis Hamilton, supermodel Naomi Campbell and England football legend Ray Parlour all have in common? They have all visited Rwanda,...
THE SUN Jul 1

Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond urges FIFA to accept Afghan women’s football team into World Cup

Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond has joined a campaign to ensure the Afghan women’s football team can compete in this year’s World Cup.
PORTSMOUTH NEWS Jun 30

FIFA World Cup: Afghan-Kiwi thrilled to volunteer

As well as watching the NZ team, Somaya Hassani is looking forward to seeing American superstar Alex Morgan.
1NEWS.CO.NZ Jun 26

Refugee football tournament at Solihull Moors FC

Players hail from Sudan, Eritrea and Afghanistan to name a few and all have one thing in common - they're refugees and asylum seekers
BIRMINGHAM LIVE Jun 26

Afghanistan's Zada, Qatar's Shafie confident experience will benefit players

Bangkok: As Afghanistan savoured their 2-1 defeat of Qatar in their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B tie on Thursday, head coach...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 23

Group B: Hotak double secures Afghanistan winning farewell

Bangkok: Habibullah Hotak scored both goals as Afghanistan edged Qatar 2-1 to complete their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaign on a...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 22

Preview - Group B: Afghanistan v Qatar

Bangkok: Qatar enter their final Group B match on Thursday against Afghanistan requiring both a win and a favour from leaders Korea Republic if...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 21

The Rise Of Luton Town #lutontown #luton #efl #football #premierleague #shorts

#lutontown #luton #ltfc #football #bedfordshire #efl #hatters #lutontownfc #london #eflchampionship #championship #barnsleyfc #nottinghamforest...
FOOTBALLNEWS Jun 21

UK parliament calls on Fifa to support exiled Afghanistan women's team

Infantino urged to support Afghan women on world stage Letter backs call made by Malala Yousafzai and Khalida Popal More than 100 parliamentarians...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 20

Byun: Korea Republic determined to end title drought

Bangkok: Korea Republic last lifted the title 21 years ago and head coach Byun Sung-hwan believes his charges are capable of ending the wait...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 20

Group B: Afghanistan 0-4 Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic flexed their muscles to defeat Afghanistan 4-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B tie at the Pathum...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 19

Preview - Group B: Afghanistan v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Afghanistan are bracing for another tough test when they face Korea Republic on Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 18

Patience paved the way for IR Iran, says Abdi

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Hossein Abdi was pleased with his side for overcoming a slow start to emerge triumphant against...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 17

Group B: IR Iran 6-1 Afghanistan

Bangkok: A commanding display from the Islamic Republic of Iran saw them get off to a winning start at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 16

Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Afghanistan

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan are ready for their Central Asian showdown in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 at...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 15

Ex-Navy SEAL Republican Dan Crenshaw pops out glass eye to celebrate congressional soccer match win 

Crenshaw, a Navy Seal veteran, sustained serious eye injuries in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2012.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jun 14

Taremi hat-trick steers IR Iran past Afghanistan

Bishkek: Mehdi Taremi starred with a hat-trick as Islamic Republic of Iran kicked off their 2023 CAFA Nations Cup Group B campaign with a 6-1...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 14

My hand was ‘degloved’ in an industrial mangle – surgeons saved it using World War I technique

A YOUNG man’s hand which was ‘degloved’ in a barbaric machine accident has been saved thanks to decades old technique. Anthony Seward was just 21...
THE SUN Jun 13

Late strike seals Kyrgyz Republic win

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic defeated Afghanistan 1-0 in their CAFA Nations Cup 2023 Group B opener on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 13

Late strike seals Krygyz Republic win

Bishkek: Krygyz Republic defeated Afghanistan 1-0 in their CAFA Nations Cup 2023 Group B opener on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 11

Female footballer who fled Taliban for Harrogate with help of Kim Kardashian talks about the Afghanistan she left behind

A female footballer who fled the Taliban has talked about her experiences as a refugee and starting a new life in Harrogate in the build-up to...
HARROGATEADVERTISER.CO.UK Jun 8

AWT’s Fatima: Accidental goalkeeper overcomes barriers to lead Afghan side

Afghanistan National Team captain Fatima Yousufi admits to being a “very accidental” goalkeeper. Other girls at school roped her into first play...
MELBOURNEVICTORY.COM.AU Jun 7

Premier League club’s former stadium where David Beckham made Man Utd debut is now retail park with a Nando’s and a Lidl

IT MAY look like a regular Nando’s and Lidl, but this retail park was once the home of one of the Premier League’s top clubs. And it was even the...
THE SUN May 27

SUTV - Birmingham

Today's game vs Preston is available to supporters located outside the UK & Ireland. Join John Rawling, Michael Brown and Ellie Wilson from 2pm....
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE May 8

Doncaster to host memorial football match for five soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Doncaster’s Eco Power Stadium is to play host to a charity football match in aid of five British soldiers killed by a rogue policeman in...
DONCASTER FREE PRESS May 4

British Army soldier, 24, killed after being hit by lorry while walking near busy road as mum pays tribute to happy son

A BRITISH Army soldier, 24, died after being hit by a lorry while walking near a busy road – as his mum paid tribute to her “happy”...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 3

British Army soldier, 24, killed after being hit by lorry while walking near Wiltshire road as mum pays tribute to son

A BRITISH Army soldier, 24, died after being hit by a lorry while walking near a busy road – as his mum paid tribute to her “happy”...
THE SUN May 3

SUTV - Preston

Today's game vs Preston is available to supporters located outside the UK & Ireland. Join John Rawling, Michael Brown and Ellie Wilson from 2pm....
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Apr 29

Paris Saint-Germain Academy Qatar gives back to the Afghan community

September 18th was an evening to remember for PSG Academy and the members of the Afghan Refugee Camp.
PSG.FR Apr 28

SUTV - West Brom

Today's game vs Bristol City is available to all supporters INCLUDING those located in the UK & Ireland. Join Paul Walker, Mark Duffy and Carl...
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Apr 26

Royal Navy engineer was found dead after his family were stripped of their dream home over fence row

A ROYAL Navy engineer was found dead after his family were stripped of their dream home over a fence row. Robert Minshull, a senior sailor and...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Apr 19

SUTV - Cardiff

Today's game vs Cardiff is available to supporters located in unsold EFL broadcast territories and selected international countries. Join Richard...
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Apr 15

19 suspected terrorists have crossed Channel in small boats and are living in migrant hotels

NINETEEN suspected terrorists have crossed the Channel in small boats and are said to be living in migrant hotels, it was reported last night. A...
THE SUN Apr 11

"We are not the bad guys" - Afghan women's player speaks out on 'false footballer' accusations

A Newsnight investigation into the evacuation of female footballers from Afghanistan in 2021 has come under fire.
MIRROR Apr 11

SUTV - Wigan

Today's game vs Wigan is available to all supporters worldwide INCLUDING thos located in the UK & Ireland. Join Richard Graves, Jack O'Connell and...
SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Apr 7

Afternoon Update: Minns sworn in as NSW premier but majority uncertain; Socceroos great dies; and pets wrecking things

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter. Chris...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 28

Afghanistan footballers who fled country hosted by Brighouse Town

AFGHANISTAN and its female footballers have been in the news over the last couple of years, and Brighouse Town were delighted to host a group of them.
THETELEGRAPHANDARGUS.CO.UK Mar 26

I presented Soccer AM and got given away as a prize… I had to spend a day hoovering some bloke’s house in Preston

IT will be tough to fill the vacuum when Soccer AM goes off air in may. But long-running star Rocket might just know how – as he once once had...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 22

Euro 2024 qualifiers and the return of Roy Hodgson – Football Weekly

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson and Mark Langdon preview the upcoming international fixtures, while Suzy Wrack is here on the BBC’s...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 22
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