I was working as a tiler and playing non-league football – now I’m dreaming of playing in the World Cup at 34

IN Yorkshire, the name Lee Tuck might be remembered by Halifax Town, Guiseley and Farsley Celtic fans. But in Malaysia, the attacking midfielder...
THE SCOTTISH SUN 5 hours ago

I was working as a tiler and playing non-league football – now I'm dreaming of playing in the World Cup at 34

IN Yorkshire, the name Lee Tuck might be remembered by Halifax Town, Guiseley and Farsley Celtic fans. But in Malaysia, the attacking midfielder is...
THE SUN 5 hours ago

I won one cap with England and came on against France alongside Gerrard – three years later I was playing in Thailand

JAY BOTHROYD played for England at the age of 28 and looked set for bigger and better things. However, Bothroyd’s career quickly experienced a...
THE SCOTTISH SUN 8 hours ago

IR Iran clinch title with emphatic win over Japan

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran were at their awesome best as they defeated Japan 6-0 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final at...
THE-AFC.COM 8 hours ago

Akaguma wins Top Scorer award

Patttaya: Takuya Akaguma emerged the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Top Scorer as the tournament came to a conclusion on Sunday. 
THE-AFC.COM 8 hours ago

Mesigar crowned Most Valuable Player

Pattaya: Moslem Mesigar was selected the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM 8 hours ago

Mirjajili named Best Goalkeeper

Pattaya: Seyedmahdi Mirjajili of Islamic Republic of Iran was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on...
THE-AFC.COM 8 hours ago

Oman defeat UAE to finish third

Pattaya: Oman defeated United Arab Emirates 4-2 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 third-place playoff at the Jomtien Beach Arena on...
THE-AFC.COM 9 hours ago

Championship striker received England cap - and was playing in Thailand three years later

While it's common knowledge that football moves at a fast pace, few go from playing alongside Steven Gerrard to signing a two-year deal with a Thai...
DAILY STAR 13 hours ago

Preview - Final: Japan v IR Iran

Pattaya: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 will reach its climax when Japan face Islamic Republic of Iran in the final at the Jomtien...
THE-AFC.COM 19 hours ago

Preview - Third-Place Playoff: UAE v Oman

Pattaya: Oman and United Arab Emirates will be aiming to bounce back when they meet in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 third-place...
THE-AFC.COM 19 hours ago

AFC Beach Soccer - Third-Place Playoff

Pattaya: Oman and United Arab Emirates will be aiming to bounce back when they meet in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 third-place...
THE-AFC.COM 20 hours ago

Iran turn on the power to beat Oman

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Oman 6-3 in the semi-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25

Japan cruise into final

Pattaya: Japan defeated United Arab Emirates 5-1 in the semi-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Saturday to remain on...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25

Asia’s future stars set to discover path to glory in Bangkok

—- The Continent’s next generation of stars are set to discover their opponents at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final draw ceremony at the...
KEIRRADNEDGE.COM Mar 24

Preview - S-Final: IR Iran v Oman

Pattaya: It will be a battle between familiar foes when Islamic Republic of Iran face Oman in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 24

Preview - S-Final: UAE v Japan

Pattaya: United Arab Emirates and Japan are set for a thrilling AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 semi-final showdown on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 24

Asia's future stars set to discover path to glory in Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s next generation of stars are set to discover their opponents at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final draw...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 24

Japan laser-focused on title

Pattaya: Japan will set aside Thursday’s 8-0 win over Kuwait in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 to focus on...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 24

Hilal: Confidence was the key to Oman’s victory against China PR

Pattaya: Oman head coach Talib Hilal said confidence helped his team defeat China PR 11-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 24

Q-final: Clinical Oman see off China PR

Pattaya: Oman flexed their muscles to defeat China PR 11-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 23

Q-final: Japan turn on the style against Kuwait

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan’s free-flowing, precision-passing game saw them stroll past Kuwait 8-0 in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 23

Mirjajili dedicates phenomenal win to Iranian fans

Pattaya: Goalkeeper Seyedmahdi Mirjajili dedicated Islamic Republic’s 10-0 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final win against...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 23

We should have scored more, says UAE's Vasques

Pattaya: United Arab Emirates head coach Victor Vasques was pleased as punch after his side’s 4-2 win over Thailand in the quarter-finals of the...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 23

Q-final: IR Iran power past Bahrain

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran produced a sparkling display to defeat Bahrain 10-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Q-final: UAE end Thailand's run

Pattaya: United Arab Emirates brought Thailand’s history-making AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 campaign to an end when they beat the...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

I’m a Chelsea reject who could afford £5bn Man Utd takeover as I am worth more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

NOT many people could afford to buy Manchester United single-handedly. But one Chelsea reject could stump up the cash for a £5billion...
THE SUN Mar 22

Preview - QF: Oman v China PR

Pattaya: Familiarity will be the key when Oman and China PR meet in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final at the Jomtien...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Preview - QF: Japan v Kuwait

Pattaya: Kuwait head coach Ahmed Abdelrazek wants his team to show resilience when they face defending champions Japan in their AFC Beach Soccer...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Group C: Tabata expects more from Japan's title chasers

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan showed they will be hard to stop in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after advancing with a perfect...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Group D: Perfect Oman hungry for success

Pattaya: Oman showed resilience to beat Palestine on Tuesday to cement their place in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-finals.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Katie Price steps out with son Harvey and on-off fiance Carl Woods after a month apart

KATIE Price enjoyed every minute of her time back in the UK with son Harvey after a month apart while she was on holiday in Thailand. The...
THE SUN Mar 21

Group D: Oman 5-1 Palestine

Pattaya: Oman produced a sparkling fightback to defeat Palestine 5-1 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group D tie on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Group C: Japan 9-3 Lebanon

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan confirmed their spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 when they easily...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Group D: Kuwait 4-4 Kyrgyz Republic (AET, Kuwait win 3-2 on penalties)

Pattaya: Kuwait defeated Kyrgyz Republic 3-2 on penalties in their last Group D match at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

I played for Chelsea, am worth more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi combined, and could buy Man United – but now I regret Portugal transfer

There are not many people in the world who can buy Manchester United but one footballer could stump up the cash. It is no secret that the best...
TALKSPORT Mar 21

Group C: China PR 5-4 Indonesia

Pattaya: China PR came back from two goals down to defeat Indonesia 5-4 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C tie on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Tuesday, March 21

Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty ImagesTop Chef Episode 2 recap: The rice ends here Welcome everyone, to another Top...
SBNATION.COM Mar 21

Preview - QF: IR Iran v Bahrain

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran are brimming with confidence as they head into their quarter-final tie with Bahrain at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Preview - QF: Thailand v United Arab Emirates

Pattaya: Head coach Manus Madtoha has called on his Thailand players to show self-discipline when they face United Arab Emirates in the AFC Beach...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Group A: History makers Thailand want more

Pattaya: Having created history on Monday, Thailand are eager for even more in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group B: IR Iran eye title, UAE seek improvement

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran, who racked up big wins in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 matches en route to topping Group B,...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group A: Thailand 2-0 Bahrain

Pattaya: Thailand qualified for the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 as Group A winners after they upset 2006...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group B: UAE 2-7 IR Iran

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran were simply unstoppable as they defeated United Arab Emirates 7-2 to top Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group A: Afghanistan 4-4 Saudi Arabia (AET, Saudi Arabia win 4-2 on penalties)

Pattaya: Saudi Arabia defeated Afghanistan 4-2 on penalties in their last Group A match on Monday at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group B: Malaysia 2-6 Uzbekistan

Pattaya: Uzbekistan ended their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaign with a 6-2 win over Malaysia on Monday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group C: Japan almost there, Lebanon get second chance

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan and Lebanon will clash on Tuesday in the hopes of confirming their places in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group D: Oman eye top spot, Palestine revive hopes

Pattaya: Oman took a step closer towards qualifying to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage, while Palestine reignited...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group D: Kuwait 1-5 Oman

Pattaya: Oman displayed the pedigree that saw them crowned 2015 champions when they defeated Kuwait 5-1 in their second Group D match at the AFC...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

Group C: China PR 1-6 Japan

Pattaya: Japan showed their class to defeat China PR 6-1 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C tie on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

Group D: Kyrgyz Republic 2-3 Palestine

Pattaya: Last year’s semi-finalist Palestine pulled off a hard-fought 3-2 win over a determined Kyrgyz Republic in their second Group D match at...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

Group C: Indonesia 0-12 Lebanon

Pattaya: Lebanon revived their campaign after defeating Indonesia 12-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C tie on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

Group B: IR Iran, UAE set to battle for top spot

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran and United Arab Emirates will face off on Monday for the Group B top spot after booking their places in the AFC...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

Group A: Bahrain almost there, Thailand back in the running

Pattaya: Bahrain stand in Thailand’s way for a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after both registered...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

Group A: Afghanistan 4-5 Thailand

Pattaya: Thailand rebounded from their opening match defeat to overcome Afghanistan 5-4 in a thrilling Group A tie at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 18

Group B: Malaysia 3-5 UAE

Pattaya: United Arab Emirates qualified for the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 with a 5-3 win over Malaysia in...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 18

Group A: Saudi Arabia 3-4 Bahrain

Pattaya: Bahrain took a huge step towards qualifying for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage after edging Saudi Arabia 4-3...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 18

Group B: Uzbekistan 2-11 IR Iran

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran all but made sure of their place in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage after defeating...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 18

Group D: Kuwait, Oman make intentions clear

Pattaya: Kuwait and Oman impressed in their respective AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 openers on Friday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 18

Group C: Big wins give China PR, Japan early advantage

Pattaya: Japan and China PR began their journey at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 with high-scoring Group C wins on Friday that...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 18

Group D: Oman 7-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Pattaya: Oman were at theirbest as they kicked off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C campaign with a 7-0 win over Kyrgyz...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

D: Oman 7-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Pattaya: Oman were at theirbest as they kicked off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C campaign with a 7-0 win over Kyrgyz...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

Group C: Japan 7-0 Indonesia

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan strolled to a 7-0 win over Indonesia in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C opener on Friday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

Group D: Palestine 0-5 Kuwait

Pattaya: Kuwait turned the formbook upside down when they defeated 2019 semi-finalists Palestine 5-0 in their first Group D match at the AFC Beach...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

Group C: Lebanon 1-4 China PR

Pattaya: China PR avenged their 2019 group stage defeat to Lebanon when they beat the West Asians 4-1 in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

IR Iran, UAE lay early markers on title aspirations

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran and United Arab Emirates kicked off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaigns with...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia eager for more after opening day high

Pattaya: Bahrain and Saudi Arabia want more after enjoying winnings starts in Group A of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

Group A: Thailand 2-3 Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Saudi Arabia dealt a blow to Thailand’s AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 hopes when they defeated the hosts 3-2 in front of a...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 16

Group B: UAE 4-0 Uzbekistan

Pattaya: The United Arab Emirates began their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Uzbekistan in...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 16

Group A: Bahrain 4-2 Afghanistan

Pattaya: Bahrain defeated Afghanistan 4-2 in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A fixture on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 16

Group B: IR Iran 14-5 Malaysia

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran cruised to a 14-5 win over Malaysia in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B match on...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 16

Preview - Group D: Palestine v Kuwait; Oman v Kyrgyz Republic

Pattaya: : Palestine, Kuwait, Oman and Kyrgyz Republic are all set for Group D action at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Friday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 16

Preview - Group C: Lebanon v China PR; Japan v Indonesia

Pattaya: China PR, Indonesia, Japan and Lebanon are all set to do battle when Group C of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 kicks off on...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 16

AFC Beach Soccer Referees Course marks return ahead of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023

Pattaya: The match officials for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 that kicks off tomorrow are ready to go after successfully...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 15

Preview - Group A: Bahrain v Afghanistan; Thailand v Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Bahrain, Afghanistan, Thailand and Saudi Arabia are primed and ready for Group A of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 to begin...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 15

Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Malaysia; UAE v Uzbekistan

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan will tread warily in Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 15

Heartwarming moment Katie Price reveals she’ll be reunited with Harvey – after longest time apart in 20yrs

KATIE Price has shared a sweet video of her son Harvey so excited he will be reunited with his mum – after their longest time apart in 20yrs. The...
THE SUN Mar 14

Thailand 2023 - Facts & Figures

Pattaya: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ makes a return after four years with Pattaya, Thailand to host the 2023 edition. 
THE-AFC.COM Mar 14

Asia’s best to converge at AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023

Kuala Lumpur: The quest to reach the pinnacle in Asian beach soccer begins in a week’s time when the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 10

Ricardo Rodriguez emerges as Aberdeen next manager front-runner after Chris Wilder blow

SPANISH boss Ricardo Rodriguez is the new favourite to be the next manager of Aberdeen. Rodriguez, 48, is currently out of work having left...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 8

Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri's viral flag-waving antics v Peterborough addressed

This season has seen Wednesday's Thai owner take a back-step from the limelight, allowing manager Darren Moore to lead the team on a superb,...
YORKSHIRELIVE Mar 7

Thai cave boy's ashes scattered at river after his death at football academy

The ashes of one of the 12 young Thai footballers rescued from a flooded cave in 2018 were released into the Mekong River in a ceremony watched by...
EVENING STANDARD Mar 6

Teenage footballer rescued from Thai cave put to rest after sudden death aged 17

Duangphet Phromthep was a student of the Brooke House College Football Academy in Market Harborough
LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE Mar 6

Ashes of Thai cave boy scattered on river after his death at football academy

Duangphet Phromthep, 17, was found unconscious in his room at the Brooke House College Football Academy in Leicestershire.
NEWSCHAINONLINE.COM Mar 6

Five times Ten Hag brutally punished wayward Man Utd stars as he’s set to swing hammer following 7-0 embarrassment

MANCHESTER UNITED players are set to be brutally punished by Erik ten Hag after their 7-0 hammering against Liverpool. The Red Devils collapsed...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 6

Five times Ten Hag brutally punished wayward Man Utd stars as he's set to swing hammer following 7-0 embarrassment

MANCHESTER UNITED players are set to be brutally punished by Erik ten Hag after their 7-0 hammering against Liverpool. The Red Devils collapsed in...
THE SUN Mar 6

UFC 285: Jon Jones CHOKES OUT Ciryl Gane in TWO minutes to become HW champ and solidify his status as the GOAT

JON JONES successfully returned from a THREE-YEAR lay-off to capture the heavyweight crown and further stake his claim to be the greatest fighter...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 5

Watch Jon Jones incredibly CHOKE OUT Ciryl Gane in TWO MINUTES at UFC 285 to claim the heavyweight title

JON JONES made UFC history with a blistering and legacy-enhancing submission victory over Ciryl Gane. The former light-heavyweight champion...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 5

Mourners gather for funeral of Thai cave rescue survivor, 17, who was found dead in his dorm at UK school

MOURNERS have paid their respects at the funeral of a 17-year-old Thai cave rescue survivor. Duangphet “Dom” Phromthep, tragically died two days...
THE SUN Mar 4

Mourners gather for the funeral of Thai cave survivor who died aged 17

Duangphet 'Dom' Phromthep was remembered as a natural leader with a promising life while his shrine was decorated with 17 footballs- each one to...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 4
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