AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAFC Shock to Clubs in Asia: Heidelberg United’s bid to play in the Asian Champions League Two is over after the AFC ruled the semi-pro outfit ineligible for the ACL2 slot, despite Football Australia’s earlier push to prioritize them after A-League Men sides were cut. Coaching Turnover: Melbourne Victory sacked Arthur Diles after their knockout exit, ending a short run that followed earlier instability after Tony Popovic’s resignation. Cybersecurity Alarm: Microsoft Exchange on-prem servers are being exploited in the wild, with a new emergency mitigation offered while a permanent fix is readied. Tech & Money: Google New Zealand’s profits rose while a big service-fee payment to Singapore drew scrutiny over lower tax rates. Gaming & Retail: Steam added new tags (including “Bullet Heaven”) while Sony raised PS Plus prices for new subscribers only. Travel Connectivity: Etihad and Uzbekistan Airways launched a codeshare starting August 9, 2026, linking Abu Dhabi with multiple Uzbek cities via Tashkent.
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