One-time England coach Peter Taylor has been fired by Bahrain. The former Spurs star, who took control of England for one game against Italy in 2000, not only failed to take the Reds to the final round of qualification for the 2014 World Cup, he saw his team thrashed 6-2 [...]
European football fans are now able to watch Chinese Super League football. One of Asia’s most exciting leagues will be broadcast by Eurosport for the rest of the 2012 season as well as 2013 and 2014. The arrival of stars such as Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Marcello Lippi has [...]
Al Wasl assistant coaches Giles Morisseau and Nasser Khamis are in temporary charge of UAE club Al Wasl after health issues caused Bruno Metsu to relinquish the reins. The Frenchman was admitted to hospital last weekend with abdominal pains and while doctors work to find out what is wrong with [...]
Philippines coach Hans Michael Weiss was satisfied with his team’s performance despite losing 2-1 to Kuwait in a friendly at Kuwait Sports Club Stadium on Tuesday. The Azkals lost to a penalty in each half with Phil Younghusband getting the goal for the team from south-east Asia. In two legs [...]
Just weeks after being suspended for six months by his club Terengganu, Peter Butler has been cleared by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). The body has ordered the club to buy the English coach out of his contract. “I’ve won,” the former West Ham United star, who has extensive [...]
One day, I asked my father a footballing question that I’ve long been curious about, “Which team does our family cheer for?” He replied, “What do you mean? You mean in Jordan?” “Yes.” My dad answered, “Our family has always supported Al Wihdat.” Ok, got my answer- so I then [...]
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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