AFC/Asian Football Confederation

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

‘Keiser’ Keisuke Honda to hold court in Singapore Premier League after signing for FC Jurong

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda (left) in training with Albirex Niigata alongside White Swans forward Shingo Nakano in a session in November 2025. He will join the club, to be renamed FC Jurong, in the 2026-27 season.

Australia and Japan’s women’s teams say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns

Japan's team celebrating with the trophy after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

S’pore sports fraternity hopes more will step up after SEA’s $50 million donation

FAS President Forrest Li addressing guests during the FAS Partner Appreciation Ceremony ahead of the Singapore Men’s national team match at the National Stadium.

The Big Question

What can $50 million donation do for Singapore football?

Home-grown technology company Sea Limited has committed a $50 million donation to support the long-term development of football in Singapore.

Lions round off historic Asian Cup qualifying with 1-0 win over Bangladesh

Hariss Harun (back facing) and Irfan Fandi of Singapore celebrate after Harhys Stewart scores the first goal during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the National Stadium on March 31, 2026.

The Lions’ long and winding road to the Asian Cup in Riyadh

In November 2025, The Lions ended more than four decades of hurt by qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

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