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China’s Shao Ziqin (centre) scores her team’s first goal during the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final against Chinese Taipei in Perth on Saturday. Photo: AP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

China and South Korea power into Women’s Asian Cup semis, book World Cup spots

Holders set up match with hosts Australia, while Chinese Taipei will vie with other ‌losing quarter-finalists ‌for two more World Cup places.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Australia edge North Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis, earn World Cup spot

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

China coach calls for ‘calm’ in Asian Cup quarter-final with Chinese Taipei

Fifa World Cup 2026

Only heat can stop ‘top England’ winning World Cup, says Wales boss Bellamy

Craig Bellamy annoyed talks with Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips made public ahead of World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Wales boss Craig Bellamy has back England to win the World Cup and said he was not interested in taking the Celtic job. Photo: Nora Tam
Wales boss Craig Bellamy has back England to win the World Cup and said he was not interested in taking the Celtic job. Photo: Nora Tam
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football boss’ dream start after shock over landing role

Darren Read oversees League Cup semi-final victory in first match after being installed as interim Lee Man head coach.

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong footballers given go-ahead for Asian Games in Japan

Fears over city teams’ participation quashed as local association reveals green light after successfully petitioning Olympic Council of Asia.

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Fifa

Iraq, Italy, who could replace Iran at World Cup? Rules say Fifa can pick anyone

Iraq and United Arab Emirates could be part of the solution, but both face travel issues caused by US and Israel’s war in the Middle East.

Iran have said they will not take part in this summer’s Fifa World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada. Photo: Reuters
Iran have said they will not take part in this summer’s Fifa World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran will not compete in US-hosted 2026 World Cup, sports minister says

Ahmad Donyamali says the US and Israeli air strikes mean ‘under no circumstances can we participate⁠’ in event hosted by US, Canada, Mexico.

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Uefa Champions League

Uefa Champions League: little Bodo Glimt take next step on giant-killing journey

Norwegian club have beaten Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City this season, but any talk in the team about winning is banned.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iran football delegation

A player and member of the support staff decided to stay, with rest of Women’s Asia Cup squad returning home on Tuesday.

Members of Iran’s women’s football delegation arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on their way home from the Women’s Asia Cup in Australia. Photo: AFP
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan thrash Vietnam to ease into last 8, Chinese Taipei also in

Chinese Taipei to face China in quarter-finals after victory over India, Japan to take on Philippines.

Riko Ueki (centre) scores Japan’s first goal against Vietnam in their Women’s Asian Cup clash in Perth. Photo: AFP
Riko Ueki (centre) scores Japan’s first goal against Vietnam in their Women’s Asian Cup clash in Perth. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy

Some players did not sing their country’s national anthem before a match, sparking fears they might face trouble back home.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

China beat North Korea in controversial Women’s Asian Cup clash, top Group B

North Korea refuse to play after VAR reverses disallowed goal, defeat sets up quarter-final against Australia.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Lee Man boss Chu sacked hours after shock FA Cup defeat to Rangers

Chu Siu-kei fired shortly after penalty shootout loss, with assistant Darren Read stepping up on interim basis. Tai Po stun Kitchee.

Lee Man spent big in the off-season, including on striker Noah Baffoe (right), but are likely to end it empty-handed. Photo: Edmond So
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Philippines keep hopes alive with win, South Korea top group

Host Australia’s late goal not enough to overtake the Koreans, while Iran’s players sing anthem before final match and bow out without a win.

Philippines’ Chandler McDaniel (centre) scores her team’s second goal in their Women’s Asian Cup match against Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on Sunday. Photo: dpa
Philippines’ Chandler McDaniel (centre) scores her team’s second goal in their Women’s Asian Cup match against Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on Sunday. Photo: dpa
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian ⁠Cup: China, North Korea seal quarter-final spots with dominant wins

Holders China beat stubborn Uzbekistan while the Koreans, who have now scored eight goals in their two matches, defeat debutants Bangladesh.

Fifa

Malaysian FA disappointed with CAS ruling to partially uphold player sanctions

FAM says court’s ruling over the naturalisation scandal is ‘disproportionate’ and that it has accepted responsibility for oversight failures.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Tai Po backers deny planning to pull plug, say future in club president’s hands

Francis and Catherine Yip want to ‘bring more joy to the district’, but say decision over club’s future belongs to president Peter Lam.

Tai Po players and staff celebrate with fans following their ACL2 victory over Cong An Hanoi last December. Photo: Elson Li
Tai Po players and staff celebrate with fans following their ACL2 victory over Cong An Hanoi last December. Photo: Elson Li
Fifa

CAS cuts sanctions on players involved in Malaysia scandal to official-match bans

CAS says the seven footballers who played for Malaysia using falsified documents can resume training with their clubs during the 12-month ban.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Australia beat Iran to join South Korea in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals

The Koreans, who knocked out the Matildas in 2022, top the group on goal difference before the two sides meet in the final match on Sunday.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan dominate possession but struggle to beat dogged Taiwan

World No 8 team produce 30 shots to nil but struggle to get past defiant goalkeeper Wang Yu-ting; Vietnam beat India in later match.

Taiwan goalkeeper Wang Yu-Ting (left) making one of her many saves against Japan in their Women’s Asian Cup group C match at HBF Park in Perth on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup: China sweep aside Bangladesh in winning start to title defence

Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui strikes enough to see off tournament debutants. North Korea beat Uzbekistan in early game.

Wang Shuang scores China’s first goal against Bangladesh in the Women’s Asian Cup Group B clash at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Photo: EPA
Wang Shuang scores China’s first goal against Bangladesh in the Women’s Asian Cup Group B clash at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Photo: EPA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s women out of Dubai football event, jockey Teetan eyes quick return

Pink Ladies Cup began last week and city’s women had been due to face Tanzania on Wednesday and Russia two days later.

US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

The Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dream

Tai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Lee Lok-him tussles with Shu Sasaki during Tai Po’s defeat by Southern on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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