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Fifa President Gianni Infantino's World Cup Sale Plan Faces Widespread Opposition

Fifa President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors faces strong opposition. UEFA unanimously voted to boycott tournaments if the plan proceeds, while Concacaf and AFC, led by Sheikh Salman, also express deep concern over unilateral actions. JP Morgan is again involved despite past controversies.

Guardian International

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Matthias Jaissle: The Unlikely Candidate to Revive Newcastle's Fortunes

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hace 6 horasResumen IA

Matthias Jaissle: The Unlikely Candidate to Revive Newcastle's Fortunes

Matthias Jaissle, 38, leaves Al-Ahli as a hero after winning back-to-back Asian Champions League titles, set to take over Newcastle United, owned by the same Saudi PIF, bringing his high-intensity, attack-minded style to the Premier League.

Guardian Sport

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Asian Football Faces Reckoning After Dismal World Cup Performance

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Deportes·6/7/2026Resumen IA

Asian Football Faces Reckoning After Dismal World Cup Performance

Asian football federations are undergoing a major shake-up following a disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign. Top officials and coaches are resigning after teams secured only three wins in 29 matches, highlighting a significant performance gap.

Economic Times

Asian Football's World Cup Struggles Continue; Paraguay Knocks Out Germany

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Deportes·30/6/2026Resumen IA

Asian Football's World Cup Struggles Continue; Paraguay Knocks Out Germany

Asian football teams continue to struggle at the World Cup, with Japan eliminated by Brazil in Houston. The day's major upset saw Paraguay defeat Germany on penalties in Boston, leaving Australia as the last Asian Football Confederation side with a chance to reach the quarter-finals.

Asia's World Cup Performance Disappoints with Only Two Teams Advancing

Despite a record nine AFC teams qualifying for the expanded World Cup, only Australia and Japan reached the knockout rounds, winning just three of 27 group games, highlighting a gap in Asian football compared to African teams' success.

Yuto Nagatomo Becomes First Asian Footballer to Play in Five FIFA World Cups

Yuto Nagatomo, a 39-year-old Japanese defender, has made history as the first Asian footballer to play in five FIFA World Cups, achieving this milestone at the 2026 tournament. His career began in 2010.

Top Asian football body hopes to keep focus on football in all-Korean match

SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Asia's football governing body has expressed its hope t...

Yonhap News

Naegohyang Women’s FC to Participate in Tournament in South Korea

Deportes

4/5/2026Resumen IA

Naegohyang Women’s FC to Participate in Tournament in South Korea

The Korea Football Association has announced that North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC intends to compete in a tournament held in South Korea, with officials preparing for necessary government approvals.

SCMP Economy

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North Korean Women's Football Team Seeks to Compete in South Korea Tournament

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Deportes·4/5/2026Resumen IA

North Korean Women's Football Team Seeks to Compete in South Korea Tournament

The Korea Football Association has confirmed that Naegohyang Women's FC (North Korea) has expressed intention to participate in an upcoming tournament in South Korea. The KFA stated it will proceed with necessary government approval procedures and ensure the team's safety and welfare. If the team advances to the finals, they will remain in South Korea for the final match.

SCMP Sport

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Kitchee seek answers from AFC over Champions League Elite spot

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Deportes·4/5/2026Resumen IA

Kitchee seek answers from AFC over Champions League Elite spot

Hong Kong Premier League champions Kitchee have asked the Asian Football Confederation for clarity on whether they will be promoted to the revamped AFC Champions League Elite for 2026-27. The AFC proposed expanding the competition from 24 to 32 teams, creating uncertainty. Kitchee, who secured the domestic title with four matches to spare last month, expected to compete in the secondary AFC Champions League Two. Head coach Inigo Calderon said the situation is not clear and called for a prompt decision.

Chinese referee Ma Ning remains in Jeddah after AFC Champions League Elite controversy

Chinese referee Ma Ning remained in Saudi Arabia despite claims on Tuesday that he had been removed from the AFC Champions League Elite tournament following a controversial quarter-final performance. Reports from Saudi Arabia media alleged that Ma was dropped and had left the country after Al-Ittihad’s 1-0 loss to Japanese team Machida Zelvia on Friday in Jeddah. Chinese media Beijing Youth Daily, however, rebutted the report the same day, stating that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)...

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