Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Doha: With the resumption of the 2020 AFC Champions League drawing ever closer, we profile seven players who could shape their clubs' fortunes in Qatar this month.
Having looked at some of the finest goalscorers in the tournament, we turn our attention to a group of stars who are set to be the focal points for their sides to build their success around over the next few weeks.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Doha: With the return of the AFC Champions League just around the corner, we take a look at the strikers who are poised to make a difference in the Western side of the continent as their sides vie for Round-of-16 spots.
We analyse six strikers who have already played a part in this season’s edition of the competition, and have also performed admirably in their clubs’ domestic campaigns.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Excitement continues to build as the 2020 AFC Champions League gets set to resume on September 14 but, before which, it's time to decide which was the best goal from the competition from the past decade.
Over the last two weeks, Asia’s football fans have come together to celebrate the best AFC Champions League goals from the last 10 years.
Hundreds of thousands of football lovers voted them in, now, which goal will emerge from the final as the tournament's best of the decade? From an initial list of 20 semi-finalists, 10 special goals remain, and the choice is in your hands.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League was replete with star strikers as frontmen from all over the globe displayed their attacking prowess and brought joy to spectators across the Continent.
Over the past three weeks, fans of Asian football have decided their top goalkeeper, the best defence and the playmakers in midfield, so now it's time to turn our attention to the all-important forward positions in order to find a front trio to complete the Best XI.
Using match data from the tournament, we've selected eight standout performers from the 2019 edition to present a star-studded cast. All you need to do is review the nominees and vote for your favourite in the poll below.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Thai League 1 will become the latest domestic championship to return to action when the Southeast Asian nation’s top tier resumes on Saturday.
Four rounds of fixtures had taken place when COVID-19 brought the season to a temporary halt at the beginning of March, with Bangkok United and Ratchaburi Mitr Phol out in front with 100 percent records.
The powers that be then took the opportunity during the enforced hiatus to switch the league to the European calendar and now, after more than six months without football, the 16 sides will finally return to the playing field.
With Chiangrai United looking to defend their title, Buriram United desperate to return to their perch and several other suitors also aiming high, the-AFC.com picks out three stories to follow ahead of the big kick-off.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announced on Wednesday the launch of its campaign to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, under the slogan “Forward for Asia”.
The bid comes in light of the great development that the sports sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing in recent years, in addition to the Kingdom's ability to host the largest and most important international sporting events in recent years.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Doha: Eight stadiums will host matches during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Three of those venues – Khalifa International, Al Janoub and Education City – have already been unveiled, with the remaining five set to be completed long before the tournament kicks off on 21 November 2022.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sustainable Stadiums report – compiled by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) – outlines the sustainability features of each of the tournament venues in relation to design, construction and legacy.