Vissel realistic about 'unknown' campaign, says Vermaelen
Saitama: Thomas Vermaelen has insisted Vissel Kobe will kick off their first-ever AFC Champions League campaign on Wednesday with no expectations on how far they can advance despite the club’s status as one of the biggest spending teams in Japanese football.
Yamaguchi strike steers Vissel Kobe to Japan Super Cup
Saitama: Hotaru Yamaguchi scored the decisive penalty as Vissel Kobe claimed the Super Cup for the first time in the club’s history with a 3-2 penalty shoot-out win over J.League champions Yokohama F Marinos at Saitama Stadium in Japanese football’s season opener on Saturday.
Vissel Kobe seal debut ACL appearance with Emperor's Cup win
Tokyo: Vissel Kobe were crowned Emperor's Cup champions for the first time on Wednesday, inaugurating the new National Stadium with a 2-0 victory over Kashima Antlers following a pair of fortunate goals.
Postecoglou confident Marinos will be ready for Jeonbuk
Saitama: Ange Postecoglou will lead J.League champions Yokohama F Marinos into their 2020 AFC Champions League campaign this week in Korea Republic hoping his team have rid themselves of their pre-season lethargy.
Bill relishing debutants Chiangrai United's #ACL2020 challenge
Chiang Rai: Chiangrai United striker Bill admitted he cannot wait to get started ahead of the Thai champions maiden AFC Champions League tie against Australia's Melbourne Victory on Tuesday.
Kuala Lumpur: Seventy-eight days after Al Hilal SFC defeated Urawa Red Diamonds in Saitama to lift the 2019 AFC Champions League trophy, the latest edition of the competition gets underway with four clashes across Groups A and B on Monday.