Football Briefs: Former Portugal boss Bento named new Korea coach

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Paulo Bento has signed a four-year contract with the Korea Football Association. Photograph: Martin Rose/Getty Images South Korea......

South Korea miss chance, Japan book ticket to Russia

South Korea draw with Iran, miss chance to seal 2018 spot IMAGE: South Korea and Iran players in action. Photograph courtesy: AFC/Twitter South Korea squandered a chance to book their spot at next......

Qualifiers: Australia finally win, Iran close in on 2018 FIFA World Cup

IMAGE: Australia's Bailey Wright, Mathew Leckie and Tomi Juric celebrate after teammate Jackson Irvine scores against the UAE during the 2018 World Cup Qualifying Asian Zone, Group B match at......

World Cup qualifiers, PICS: Lippi's China held by Qatar; SK, Japan win

IMAGE: Mei Fang of China and Saad Al Sheeb, Luiz Mairton Junior of Qatar vie for possession during their World Cup 2018 QualifierIN Kunming, China, on Tuesday. Photograph: Reuters/strong>......

World Cup qualifiers: South Korea edge plucky Qatar 3-2

  IMAGE: Ki Sung-yueng of South Korea celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Qatar during the World Cup 2018 Qualifier in Suwon, South Korea, on Thursday. Photograph: Kim......