ACL2020 – How it stands: Group D

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 – How it stands: Group D

Doha: Former continental champions Al Ain FC and Al Sadd SC go head to head while Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan FC take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in Group D of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

The February rounds of games saw Al Sadd lead the group with four points, with away goals separating them from runners-up Al Nassr. Sepahan lurk close behind with three points while Al Ain are yet to get off the mark.

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Teams descend on Doha for three-week ACL festival

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teams descend on Doha for three-week ACL festival

Doha: With a three-week festival of football set to kick-off in Doha on Monday, a total of 13 teams from the 2020 AFC Champions League Groups A to D arrived in the Qatari capital across Thursday and Friday to join local sides Al Sadd and Al Duhail SC.

Operating under the exceptional circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, all players and officials participating in the 2020 AFC Champions League were required to undergo COVID-19 testing before their departure from their respective countries and again upon their arrival in Qatar, with subsequent tests will be conducted every three to six days.

Movement of all players and officials will be limited to the hotel, stadium and training sites, as part of a ‘medical bubble’.

Caught on Camera: The Best of the West

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Caught on Camera: The Best of the West

Kuala Lumpur: When action in the West Zone of this season’s AFC Champions League resumes on Monday, the race to be crowned Asia’s best club side will – once again – provide a stage for the Continent’s finest to showcase their prodigious talents.

Having been absent since COVID-19 forced its suspension some six months ago, the competition is set to burst back into life with everything still to play for across all four of the region’s groups. A chance for more headlines to be written, for more drama to unfold.

Best ACL Goal of the Decade – Safawi Rasid (Johor Darul Ta'zim)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Best ACL Goal of the Decade – Safawi Rasid (Johor Darul Ta'zim)

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta'zim star Safawi Rasid's curler against Shandong Luneng has been voted as the AFC Champions League's Best Goal of the Decade.

Of the 10 finalists, Safawi's stunning effort against Shandong Luneng in the 2019 AFC Champions League garnered 34 percent of the votes.

AFC Champions League: Hall of Fame

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League: Hall of Fame

Kuala Lumpur: Since being rebranded in 2002-03, the AFC Champions League has grown into one of the best Continental club competitions in world football.

Asia's premier club competition has thrilled millions of fans, witnessed amazing goals, brilliant teamwork and fairytale endings over the years.

ACL2020: Ones to Watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Ones to Watch

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.

ACL2020: Strikers in form  

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Strikers in form  

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.