Refs gear up for Festival matches A group of budding referees have started their preparations for next week's matches at the AFC U14 Girls Festival of Football today.
Qatar hand Metsu new deal Qatar have extended the contract of their coach Bruno Metsu until 2014 with an aim to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.
Okada under fire after Aussie loss Japan coach Takeshi Okada has come under fire for a lack of tactics after the Blue Samurai lost 2-1 to Australia in their last FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Pohang seek return to glory days Former kings of Asia, Pohang Steelers, are looking to reclaim their crown as they prepare for the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League next week.
Juninho signs up for Al Gharafa Former Brazilian playmaker Juninho has signed a two-year deal with Qatar champions Al Gharafa for a fee believed to be in the region of 2.5 million euros, a record in the Gulf state's championship.
Iraq want Milutinovic to stay on Iraq Football Association President Hussain Saeed would like Bora Milutinovic to continue as the national team coach after the FIFA Confederations Cup.
FIFA WC 2010 Asian qualifiers: MD10 Iran, Saudi Arabia and DPR Korea are involved in a fierce battle for the final automatic place from Group B while Uzbekistan and Bahrain are grappling for third place in Group A.
KSA 0-0 PRK - Kim commends Korean commitment DPR Korea coach Kim Jong-hun praised the battling qualities of his players after a resolute defensive display saw them hold Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw and send them through to the World Cup finals.
KSA 0-0 PRK - North joins South in 2010 finals DPR Korea have reached the World Cup finals for the first time since 1966 after battling to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia at King Fahd International Stadium.
BHR 1-0 UZB - Relief as well as joy for Bahrain Bahrain coach Milan Macala admitted he was relieved to see his side overcome a tough test from Uzbekistan and secure a 1-0 victory that keeps alive their hopes of a place at next year's World Cup.
BHR 1-0 UZB - Bahrain book play-off berth Second-half substitute Mahmood Abdulrahman was on target against Uzbekistan once more to steer Bahrain to a 1-0 win in their last Group A match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.
Iraq go down fighting Iraq went down to European champions Spain 1-0 in the FIFA Confederations Cup on Wednesday.
KOR 1-1 IRN - Iran 'too conservative' rues Ghotbi Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi admitted his side's lack of killer instinct cost them dearly following the 1-1 draw with Korea Republic at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
KOR 1-1 IRN - Park preserves unbeaten run Park Ji-sung struck nine minutes from time as Korea Republic maintained their unbeaten in World Cup qualifying Group B with a 1-1 draw against Iran on Wednesday.
Arsenal overturned a narrow first-leg defeat with a 5-0 rout of Porto, as Arjen Robben edged Bayern Munich into the last eight at Fiorentina's expense.
FIFA.com spoke to Brazil-born goal-getter Liedson about representing Portugal and how it will feel to compete against his nation of birth in South Africa.
Still just 28 years old, goalkeeper Iker Casillas is a key figure for Spain as they attempt to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup in South Africa in June.
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