Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson break down ex-Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro’s move back to Guangzhou Evergrande.
Beijing Guoan have announced the signing of China international Wei Shihao from Portuguese side Leixoes ahead of the 2018 Chinese Super League (CSL) season.
Wei, who made his debut for the Marcello Lippi-coached China national team at last month’s East Asian Championship against South Korea, spent last season on loan at Shanghai SIPG.
The signing of the 22-year-old, which was confirmed on the club’s social media outlets, is a coup for the capital side and the German coach Roger Schmidt.
They are…
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson debate whether or not Malaysia can make a big impression at the U23 Asian Championships.
Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts break down Malaysia U23’s upcoming fixtures against Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan.
PJ Roberts delves into JDT’s recent signings that will strengthen the Malaysian champions in 2018.
Malaysia Under-23 head coach Ong Kim Swee has warned his players that they will have to toughen up in the cold conditions when the AFC U23 Championship kicks on in China on Jan. 9.
The Young Tigers have faced freezing temperatures and snowy conditions since their arrival in Nanjing, a huge contrast with steamy Malaysia.
However, the players have come from a frigid camp in South Korea, which should mean that they are now used to the conditions.
A warm-up friendly with Syria in Nanjing was cancelled…
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson debate whether or not Malaysia can make a big impression at the U23 Asian Championships.
Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts break down Malaysia U23’s upcoming fixtures against Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan.
PJ Roberts delves into JDT’s recent signings that will strengthen the Malaysian champions in 2018.
Malaysia Under-23 coach Ong Kim Swee has called on his players to fight for their places as they gear up for the final friendly match before the AFC U23 Championships kick off in China next week.
The Young Tigers face Syria on Friday in their last warm-up game before they begin their AFC campaign against Iraq on Jan. 10.
But Ong insists that places in the starting lineup are still up for grabs, with the clash against Syria providing one final opportunity for players to prove themselves.
“I believe…
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson debate whether or not Malaysia can make a big impression at the U23 Asian Championships.
Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts break down Malaysia U23’s upcoming fixtures against Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan.
PJ Roberts delves into JDT’s recent signings that will strengthen the Malaysian champions in 2018.
Malaysia Under-23 coach Ong Kim Swee has finalised his list for the AFC U23 Championship in January by cutting three players as the squad heads to China.
Perak midfielder Khairil Anuar Zamri, Petaling Jaya Rangers defender Raphi Azizan Mariappen and Penang midfielder K. Thivandaran all miss out on the tournament, having failed to prove sufficient form and fitness.
The decision was made following a training camp in South Korea, which included three friendly matches. There were draws with Mokpo City…
The partnership that saw friendlies between Germany and China’s federations will not resume.
The German and Chinese football federations have abandoned a series of friendlies for the China under-20 national team against fourth-tier clubs in Germany following a controversy over spectators displaying Tibetan flags.
A month ago, the project was suspended until the winter break after the Chinese team walked off the field at fourth-division club TSV Schott Mainz when a small group of onlookers displayed the flags.
The German football federation says it has now agreed with its Chinese counterpart…
Japan’s Vahid Halilhodzic has been experimenting with new players and combinations ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
The ESPN FC panel discuss Group F which contains Germany, Mexico, Sweden and South Korea.
South Korea handed fellow 2018 World Cup finalists Japan a brutal 4-1 home thrashing on Saturday night as Kim Shin-Wook inspired Shin Tae-Yong’s side to a come-from-behind win that sealed a successful defence of the East Asian Championship title.
J.League Player of the Year Yu Kobayashi gave Japan a third minute lead from the penalty spot in Tokyo. But Kim’s double, and goals from Jung Woo-young and Yeom Ki-Hun’s deflected free-kick, earned the South Koreans an emphatic and historic win.
The defeat…
Japan’s Vahid Halilhodzic has been experimenting with new players and combinations ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
Gen Shoji’s outrageous strike from the edge of the centre circle put considerable gloss on another muted performance from World Cup-bound Japan as Vahid Halilhodzic’s makeshift side secured a 2-1 win over China at the East Asian Championship in Tokyo on Tuesday evening.
Shoji’s long-range attempt evaded Wang Dalei, despite the goalkeeper having a clear sight of the ball from the moment the central defender took aim, only for the shot to fly over his head to double Japan’s lead with just three minutes…
Vitor Pereira takes over from Andre Villas-Boas at Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG.
Shanghai SIPG have appointed Vitor Pereira to replace Andre Villas-Boas as head coach after the 49-year-old Portuguese was unveiled at a ceremony in Shan…
The ESPN FC crew feel Group H is the most unpredictable with Poland, Senegal, Colombia and Japan making up the group.
Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts evaluate Australia’s World Cup group and assess whether they or any other Asian teams can progress.
Senegal will face Poland, Colombia and Japan in the 2018 World Cup group stages.
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic has set his sights on another two wins in the remaining matches at the East Asian Championship, despite questioning the quality of the squad at his disposal for this week’s four-team competition.
The Japanese kicked off their campaign with a late and fortuitous 1-0 win over North Korea on Saturday evening when a deflected injury time strike from Yosuke Ideguchi saw off Jorn Andersen’s determined side at Ajinomoto Stadium.
That win put the Japanese on top of the early…
The ESPN FC crew feel Group H is the most unpredictable with Poland, Senegal, Colombia and Japan making up the group.
Senegal will face Poland, Colombia and Japan in the 2018 World Cup group stages.
Japan had a late strike from Yosuke Ideguchi to thank for earning Japan a fortuitous 1-0 win over North Korea to put Vahid Halilhodzic’s side on top of the early standings at the East Asian Championships in Tokyo.
Ideguchi’s deflected effort in the 94th minute in front of just over 20,000 fans at Ajinomoto Stadium secured all three points for Japan. They move to the top of the standings after South Korea and China played out a 2-2 draw earlier in the evening.
The North Koreans were unfortunate not…