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Mosimane reacts to Wenger's Bafana World Cup critique

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has welcomed the technical feedback provided by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger following South Africa's recent World Cup journey. The national team boss was part of the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Cape Verde over the weekend where FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development was providing technical data for the African nations who participated in the 2026 tournament.

South Korea to review military exemptions

The South Korean government has officially signaled its intent to overhaul the long-standing military service exemption system for elite athletes. This move comes in the wake of significant public backlash following the recent Asian Games, where celebrations from the national football team sparked a national debate over fairness.

After the 27th Gulf Cup: Saudi Arabia prepare for the Asian Cup with two tough friendlies

Saudi Arabia seek a new title

Birmingham City v Portsmouth - Sky Bet Championship

Yang apologises for Korea military service comments

Tottenham Hotspur prospect Yang Min-hyeok has found himself at the centre of a national controversy following South Korea's recent success at the Asian Games. Despite helping his country secure a gold medal on the pitch, the young winger's post-match comments regarding military service exemptions have sparked a significant backlash back home.

Japan v Indonesia - FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier

Asian revolution! Radical new Nations League set to replace boring friendlies and shake up World Cup route

The Asian Football Confederation has detailed plans for a new biennial Nations League tournament starting in 2030. The proposed three-tier competition aims to replace uncompetitive friendlies while directly integrating with World Cup and Asian Cup qualification.

Cerezo Osaka v Kashima Antlers - J.League J1

Diego Forlan prepares for Uruguay debut against Japan

Diego Forlan will make his official debut as interim head coach of Uruguay in a friendly against Japan at Miyagi's Q&A Stadium. The iconic forward expressed deep gratitude for returning to the country where he previously represented Cerezo Osaka.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	Pantheres de Djougou	4	2	1	1	4	2	2	7	D W W L
6	AS Cotonou	4	2	1	1	5	5	0	7	D W W L
7	ASVO	4	2	0	2	3	4	-1	6	L W L W
8	Djeffa	4	2	0	2	4	5	-1	6	W L L W
9	US Krake	4	2	0	2	4	6	-2	6	W L W L

Mosimane reacts to Wenger's Bafana World Cup critique

South Korea to review military exemptions

After the 27th Gulf Cup: Saudi Arabia prepare for the Asian Cup with two tough friendlies

Yang apologises for Korea military service comments

Asian revolution! Radical new Nations League set to replace boring friendlies and shake up World Cup route

Diego Forlan prepares for Uruguay debut against Japan

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