Why do Iranian athletes defect?

News that some Iranian soccer players have defected after their team was knocked out of the Asian Cup in Australia this week ...

Japan rolls on at Women’s Asian Cup as Taiwan and the Philippines reach the quarterfinals

Japan has kept its perfect defensive record intact to reach the quarterfinals of the Women’s Asian Cup without conceding a ...

Japan knock out Vietnam, Taiwan beat India to set up Asian Cup quarter-final with China

Japan stayed perfect in the women's ‌Asian Cup group stage as they eased to a 4-0 win over Vietnam, who crashed out of the tournament as Taiwan secured second place in Group C with a 3-1 victory over ...

India Vs Chinese Taipei Preview, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: Blue Tigresses Face Must-Win Clash

India must beat Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match in Sydney to keep quarter-final hopes alive, with the Blue ...