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Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure

Congolese soldiers stand guard during the repatriation of Congolese refugees from Busuma camp in Democratic Republic of Congo, April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Evrard Ngendakumana

Facing World Cup teams should not affect our mentality: Lions coach Gavin Lee on Asian Cup draw

Singapore players and officials celebrating at Kai Tak Stadium after beating Hong Kong 2-1 in November 2025 to qualify for the Asian Cup.

North Korean club to play rare football match in South

South Korea's team celebrates after scoring a goal against Iran during an AFC Women's Asian Cup match on March 2. Suwon FC Women will play the North's Naegohyang Women’s FC on May 20.

Palestinian football body appeals to sports court over FIFA Israel ruling

Soccer Football - 36th AFC Annual Congress - Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, Canada - April 28, 2026 Vice President of the Palestine Football Association, Susan Shalabi Molano during the congress REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier

Al-Ahli made to ‘suffer’ in retaining Asian Champions League title: Coach

Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Final - Al Ahli v Machida Zelvia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 25, 2026 Al Ahli's Galeno celebrates with teammates after Feras Al-Brikan scores their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Japanese football minnows Machida Zelvia one win from fairy-tale Asian Champions League title

Italy striker Retegui ruled out for season after injury in SPL

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group I - Italy v Norway - San Siro, Milan, Italy - November 16, 2025 Italy's Mateo Retegui looks dejected after Norway's Jorgen Strand Larsen scored their fourth goal REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo

Iran women players thank Australian government for protection

Fatemeh Pasandideh (left) and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have been training with A-League Women's team Brisbane Roar since March.

Iraola to leave Bournemouth at the end of season

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 11, 2026 AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola reacts REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

AFC recommends expansion of Champions League Elite to 32 teams from 2026-27

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