Asian Football Confederation
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sportsAustralia, Japan Slam AFC Over Gender Pay Inequality
Women's Asian Cup finalists criticize the AFC for ignoring gender pay issues. They call on FIFA to meet its equal prize money target for 2027.
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sportsAsian Cup Draw Postponed Amid Middle East Tensions
The Asian Football Confederation delays the Asian Cup draw scheduled for Riyadh, citing regional instability. Tournament kickoff remains set for January.
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worldFifth Iran Women's Soccer Player Rejects Asylum, Returns to Tehran Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Five of seven Iranian women's soccer players who accepted Australian asylum have returned home. Two remain in Australia under government protection as Tehran declares victory in 'propaganda war.'
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sportsIraq's World Cup Playoff Hopes Halted by Regional Conflict
Iraq's dream of reaching the World Cup is in jeopardy due to widespread travel disruptions stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions.