August 2025 - ASJF NEWS

August 30, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Football, International

Tuchel Overlooks Alexander-Arnold, Foden, and Grealish for England World Cup Qualifiers

England: England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, with notable absences including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden,...

August 30, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Football, International

Messi Hungry for More Ahead of World Cup 26

Argentine legend Lionel Messi is closing in on more records as Argentina prepares for the final two matches of the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026...

August 30, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Cricket, International

Madushanka’s Hat Trick Against Zimbabwe

Harare: Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka made history by claiming a hat-trick in the final over to secure a dramatic seven-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI of...

August 30, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Cricket, International

Dane van Niekerk Will Not Feature in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

South Africa has clarified that former captain Dane van Niekerk will not be considered for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka. Van...

August 29, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Football, International, News

AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group Stage Draw Complete

Kuala Lumpur: The 20 teams vying for AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 glory have learned their Group Stage opponents following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur,...

August 29, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Football, International, News

New Teams Enter FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking

Zurich: FIFA has released the latest Futsal Women’s World Ranking, featuring 12 new teams as the game continues to grow in popularity ahead of the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s...

August 29, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Football, International, News

FIFAe Partners with Lenovo to Power FIFAe Finals 2025 in Riyadh

Zurich: FIFAe has announced a major partnership with Lenovo, confirming that the tech giant’s Legion gaming technology will power the FIFAe Finals 2025, set to take place 10–19 December...

August 29, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Cricket, International, News

Accreditation Open for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

ICC Press Release Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the accreditation process for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is now open. Members of the...

August 29, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Cricket, International

Pakistan Defeat Afghanistan by 39 Runs in Tri-Series Opener

Sharjah: Pakistan secured a 39-run victory over Afghanistan in the opening match of the UAE T20I tri-series, thanks to a strong batting display and a devastating spell from Haris...

August 29, 2025
Sayer Zaland
Football, National

Iran Defeats Afghanistan 3–1 in CAFA 2025 Group Stage Opener

Dushanbe, August: Iran began their CAFA 2025 campaign with a 3–1 victory over Afghanistan in the opening match of the group stage, held at the Hisor Central Stadium in...