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The Asian Cup lands Roshn League's big guns in trouble: what's the story?

Difficult challenges

Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

In video: what is the truth behind the dismissal of Renard from the Saudi national team after the postponement of the Asian Cup?

Will the Greek coach leave?

Diriyah vs Al Qadsiah - Saudi Pro League

Following in the footsteps of Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr: Al-Qadsiah surprises its players after the postponement of the Roshn League

Good news from Rodgers

Postponement and cancellation: the Asian Cup disrupts Saudi Arabia's training camp

A new decision

One decision at Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr: how did the Saudi clubs deal with the surprise Roshan postponement?

Riyadh's two giants, one hand

Consequences of the postponement continue: the Asian Cup brings the Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr classico back to life

A decision awaited

Congo DR v Uzbekistan: Group K - FIFA World Cup 2026

The first casualties of the postponement: the Asian Cup ends Cannavaro's journey in Uzbekistan

The Italian coach's journey ends quickly

Clubs breathe easy while the national team suffocates: how does postponing the Asian Cup affect Saudi football?

Major changes: so who loses and who benefits?

Walid Al-Faraj after the Asian Cup postponement: the Roshn League breathes!

What the Saudi media figure said

After the postponement of the Asian Cup: a surprise move from the Saudi League Association

An anticipated workshop and consideration of recovery periods

Asian Cup postponed in Saudi

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially confirmed the postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup due to escalating security concerns within the region. Originally set for a January 2027 kickoff in Saudi Arabia, the flagship tournament will now be pushed back by nearly a year to ensure the safety of all involved.

Officially: Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed

An emergency step to avert crises

A hanging fate: Saudi Arabia assesses the damage from the scenario of postponing the 2027 Asian Cup!

What is happening?

The postponement scenario looms on the horizon: the 2027 Asian Cup returns to spark controversy!

What is happening behind the scenes?

Due to Gulf Cup 27: Saudi national team star at risk of missing the Asian Cup

A heavy blow for Saudi Arabia

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A decisive step from the AFC settles the fate of the Asian Cup

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An official decision reshuffles the deck: the Asian Cup changes its dates

The Saudi edition will be the last under the current format: the Asian Football Confederation returns to the old tradition

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From rebellion to loyalty: a sudden shift that overturns the FIFA presidency calculations in Infantino's favour

The FIFA president receives an unexpected gift in Tokyo

AFC back Infantino for third term as FIFA president in shock U-turn

Gianni Infantino has received a significant boost in his quest for a third term as FIFA president after the Asian Football Confederation performed a dramatic U-turn to endorse his leadership. The move comes just months after the AFC joined other continental bodies in a fierce criticism of the Swiss-Italian official over a controversial World Cup investment plan.

Including two Arab sides: Saudi Arabia prepares for the Asian Cup with four tough friendlies

Two training camps and friendly matches for Saudi Arabia ahead of the continental tournament

Officially: dates confirmed for Saudi Arabia's matches at the 2027 Asian Cup

Will Saudi Arabia reclaim the title?

"He needs to see a psychiatrist": anger in Iraq over Yasser Al-Qahtani

Shocking attack

The organising committee for the 2027 Asian Cup issues an important statement

Video: Yasser Al-Qahtani: VAR would have put three Iraqi players in prison in the 2007 Asian Cup final

Saudi football legend speaks about the historic final

Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun: Saudi Pro League

He has taken the toughest decision: will Nawaf Al-Aqidi miss the 2027 Asian Cup?

The Saudi goalkeeper in danger

An official statement sparks controversy: will the Asian Cup be postponed to 2028?

The Asian tournament is under threat

Desert delay! Saudi 2027 Asian Cup under threat of one-year postponement after airport attack chaos

The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year following security disruptions and missile attacks in Riyadh. While tournament preparations continue for now, international bodies and player unions have raised urgent safety concerns ahead of the competition.