AFC/Asian Football Confederation

Singapore lose 2-1 to China in test against fellow Asian Cup team

Singapore's Glenn Kweh (in red) having an attempt nullified by China goalkeeper Li Hao in a 2-1 friendly defeat at the Jalan Besar Stadium on June 5.

Malaysia FA approves reforms after AFC criticism

South Korea’s Son Heung-min ‘feeling great’ for World Cup despite goal drought

Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min (left) chatting with fellow South Korean Kim Kee-hee of the Seattle Sounders after LAFC's 1-0 MLS win on May 24.

Buoyant Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu targets World Cup glory despite Kaoru Mitoma blow

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu reiterated that the loss of Kaoru Mitoma has done nothing to temper his ambitions.

Another season of feats for Singaporean coach Aidil Sharin, who leads Kuching City to Malaysia Cup final

Kuching City coach Aidil Sharin is motivated to add to his CV.

Lion City Sailors lift SPL title but left feeling unsatisfied after final-day loss to BG Tampines Rovers

Lion City Sailors captain Hariss Harun lifting the Singapore Premier League title alongside his teammates at Our Tampines Hub on May 17, 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC Champions League Two final

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo in action in the AFC Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 16.

Fervent Singapore football fans begin making plans to support Lions at 2027 Asian Cup

The home crowd during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the National Stadium on March 31. The Lions beat Bangladesh 1-0 to close out their Asian Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten.

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.

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