Saudi Arabia's 2027 Asian Cup postponed after attacks
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed after deadly attacks, with the tournament moved to 23 December, 2027 to 21 January, 2028.
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed after deadly attacks, with the tournament moved to 23 December, 2027 to 21 January, 2028.
Before Al-Hilal faced Shabab Al-Ahli in Riyadh on Tuesday 3 November, the visiting delegation's arrival time remained unclear.
Discussion over moving the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to 2028 has resurfaced, but GOAL said no official date change has been announced.
GOAL reported that Prince Ali bin Al Hussein would cooperate fully with any AFC judicial proceedings after criticism of the congress in Tokyo was referred.
Takeshi Okada said he resigned as Japan Football Association vice-president effective October 24 after recent actions surrounding the FIFA World Cup created a gap with his beliefs.
GOAL said Arriyadiyah reported Al-Ittifaq planned not to travel to Iraq for their 28 October match with Erbil after a postponement request was rejected.
The AFC referred statements by Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein to its judicial bodies after his criticism of the AFC Congress and Gianni Infantino.
The AFC postponed Al-Nassr's game with Al-Wasl on 26 October, and GOAL said an Al-Hilal source described the board's view of a contradictory AFC stance.