John Duerden

From a world-record winning streak to a somewhat bad tempered goodbye, a look at Jorge Jesus's leaving of Al-Hilal

Arab News | Sport @ArabNewsSport

#BREAKING: @Alhilal_EN part ways with coach Jorge Jesus https://t.co/5C9Z87SE0f https://t.co/XqZgKcVE12

Cristiano Ronaldo's Asian exit sums up his time in Saudi Arabia --getting to within sight, but not touching distance, of glory. https://t.co/1Tb6wTOyWT https://t.co/yWuLXYJhyF

It's good that the likes of @michaelrgchurch are expressing concerns about the format of the Asian Champions League. It's a debate that needs to be had.

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How are players like Ronaldo, Firmino and Toney helping Saudi Arabian teams dominate in Asia? Football journalist @michaelrgchurch discusses the #AFCChampionsLeague semi-finals where three of the four teams are from Saudi Arabia. Listen 🎧 https://t.co/jF8KCm9q1I #BBCFootball https://t.co/r1JaZZwQsk

For The Guardian: Neom SC promoted to Saudi Arabia's top tier and ready to become a major force at home and abroad. https://t.co/EgyfqntLiw

Postponed South Asia Championship is another disappointment. The region of two billion deserves, and needs, better. https://t.co/xRIIU6iniR https://t.co/OmDd0qBz40

I expressed concern about the unfairness of Asia CL's knockout stages taking place in Saudi Arabia. Saudi teams would probably win anyway but after 2.5 games against East Asia teams, they've scored 13 goals without reply. https://t.co/g0LQevvAZt https://t.co/WK4LpuTkup

The problem with the AFC Champions League Elite. "Unfortunately, the new format means that there are either empty stadiums and no atmosphere or big crowds and local teams being handed a huge advantage." https://t.co/bhpbeFyA4V https://t.co/sbngRRr4Od

For The Guardian on Ronaldo's quest for 1,000 goals https://t.co/QTqDEKCd1A

Iraq have fired Jesus Casas as head coach after poor results against Kuwait and Palestine. The fallout, may, however, last for some time yet. https://t.co/I6rRM1efgR https://t.co/1TVmXkfNlP

More Asian Champions League action in this edition

World Soccer @WorldSoccerMag

#WorldSoccer May 2025 🤩 The talking points from Europe's biggest leagues ⚽️ Biography of @AVFCOfficial striker Ollie Watkins 🇸🇦 Neom SC: Building a super club in the desert 🌎 Look ahead to @WEURO2025 Plus loads more... Order your copy here: https://t.co/ZWjK2QuIOq https://t.co/CMxxuHWTeg

Very sad to hear about the death of Gwen Robinson, a mighty figure in Asian journalism. Working with her over the years was a pleasure as well as a learning experience. A fine tribute to her here ⬇️ https://t.co/rrMys7dJDs

Who'd be a coach in Asia? The road to North America 2026 is littered with coaching casualties. United Arab Emirates & Iraq just the latest of many to make a change https://t.co/TFYuxA8Xdt https://t.co/uPQRvDvOZY

Mehdi Taremi was at his imperious best as Iran qualified for the World Cup. The Inter man is influential off the pitch too. https://t.co/gboRzBJIXH

Stunning 98th minute 2-1 win for Palestine over Iraq. Still fighting for the 2026 World Cup...

FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup

🍿 A day full of action in AFC #FIFAWorldCup qualifying! #WeAre26

Mehdi Taremi is the man. Iran come back twice. to draw 2-2. Uzbekistan were minutes away but now have to wait.

FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup

🇮🇷 IR Iran have qualified for #FIFAWorldCup 26! #WeAre26

A big 45 minutes ehad in Tehran. Iran qualify with a draw. A win puts Uzbekistan almost there...

#AsianQualifiers @afcasiancup

HT | 🇮🇷 IR Iran 0️⃣-1️⃣ Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan hold onto a valuable lead in Tehran - but can they see out the game in the second half? Watch 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀: https://t.co/yCb3TagipU #AsianQualifiers | #IRNvUZB https://t.co/D7cSmV3fF6

Korea stumbling towards the World Cup with a 3rd successive draw. Should still be OK but can't afford more slip-ups

#AsianQualifiers @afcasiancup

𝗙𝗧 | 🇰🇷 Korea Republic 1️⃣-1️⃣ Jordan 🇯🇴 🤝 Honours even as both teams share the spoils in Suwon! #AsianQualifiers | #KORvJOR https://t.co/k66iTFY6dQ