Grafite has been destroying UAE defences this season but the striker dropped a bombshell for Al Ahli fans too by saying that he fancies a spell in the United States. The Brazilian striker has already scored 11 goals in five games so far this season, helping his team to fourth [...]
Three-time winners Thailand have been hit by the withdrawal of four Buriram United players from the preliminary squad for the AFF Suzuki Cup. Thailand coach Winfried Schafer said that goalkeeper Sivaruck Tedsungnoen, midfielders Surat Sukha and Anthony Ampaipitakwong and striker Suriya Domtaisong would not be available for the tournament.That leaves [...]
Despite concerns over his hamstrings, Alessandro Del Piero was on the scoresheet again at the weekend, as Sydney FC picked up a second successive win with a 2-1 victory over Perth Glory. Del Piero scored from the spot on the hour to cancel out Travis Dodd’s first half opener for [...]
SAFFC coach Richard Bok paid tribute to his players after their 2-1 come-from-behind win over Tampine Rovers in the final of the RHB Singapore Cup on Sunday evening after they gave him the perfect send-off. After seven seasons at the club and Bok will step down at the end of [...]
UAE club Al Wasl have denied that Diego Maradona is to return as club coach. The Argentine was replaced by Bruno Metsu in July but due to the fact that the Frenchman has had to step down due to stomach cancer, there have been rumours that Maradona could return. [...]
The title race is all but over for Uwara Reds as the third-placed team missed a great chance to close the gap on leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vegalta Sendai on Saturday. With the pair out in front both drawing, the Reds could have closed the gap to four points with [...]
Marcello Lippi proclaimed that his first Chinese Super League title is a special one after Guangzhou Evergrande defeated Liaoning FC. The man who took Italy to the 2006 World Cup joined Guangzhou, the defending champions, in the summer. A last-minute winner from Gao Lin sent the home fans wild with [...]
Philippines coach Michael Weiss has named the Younghusband brothers in his preliminary 35-man squad for the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup. The German has called up all his overseas stars though it remains to be seen if the European-based players receive clearance to appear in the November tournament when the Azkals [...]
Thailand have named their squad for the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup in November. The Elephants have been drawn in a group, which will be hosted in Bangkok, along with Vietnam, Philippines and Myanmar. Coach Winfried Schaefer has recalled Bangkok United forward Sompong Soleb and summoned veteran Army United defender Chaiwat [...]
Former Australian coach Pim Verbeek believes that the future of Australian football is uncertain due to the fact that the young players coming through don’t seem to be on the same level as the senior stars. The Dutchman took the Socceroos to the 2010 World Cup with a minimum of [...]
Lee Keun-ho has paid his dues more than most with hard work and perseverance at the start of his career; [...]
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