AFC Professional Football Committee approves key decisions to raise Asian club football

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

AFC Professional Football Committee approves key decisions to raise Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment towards strengthening the professional standards of the Continental club game was further reinforced today after the AFC Professional Football Committee concluded its first meeting held virtually.

Led by Chairperson Park Ji-sung, the Committee approved several amendments to the AFC Club Competitions – Entry Regulations (Edition 2023), which will take effect from the 2025/26 season with a focus on Article 3. Slot Allocation, Article 6. Club Licensing Criteria and Article 8. Integrity of AFC Club Competitions.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad, Al Sadd strike crucial blows in Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad, Al Sadd strike crucial blows in Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Doha: Al Ittihad turned on the power to defeat Al Hilal SFC as they took a firm grip on the Saudi Pro League title race.

In Qatar, defending champions Al Sadd SC moved within a point of Al Duhail SC after a 2-0 win in their top-of-the-table clash.
 
There were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan create ISL history

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan create ISL history

Mumbai: Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the first team in Indian Super League (ISL) history to defend the title with a 1-0 win over Odisha FC on Sunday.

In Islamic Republic of Iran, Tractor FC maintained their one-point lead over Sepahan, join the-AFC.com as we look at the domestic action across Central and South Asia this past week.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT clinch 11th consecutive Malaysian title

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: JDT clinch 11th consecutive Malaysian title

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta'zim lifted the Malaysia Super League title for the 11th straight season after a 2-0 win over Perak on Monday.

Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng beat Boeung Ket while Kaya FC-Iloilo defeated Maharlika as both teams stayed in pole position in Cambodia and the Philippines respectively. In Indonesia, Persib Bandung's lead was cut to eight points while Lion City Sailors remained six clear in Singapore with Lennart Thy producing a four-goal performance.
 
There were also matches in Australia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam so join the-AFC.com in our review of the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Winning start for Shanghai Port; perfect three in Japan

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Winning start for Shanghai Port; perfect three in Japan

Shenzhen: Shanghai Port opened their Chinese Super League season with a win over Shenzhen Peng City while three teams stayed perfect in Japan.

Defending champions Ulsan HD got on the winning track in Korea Republic while Tai Po are four clear in Hong Kong.
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

Japan to face USA in SheBelieves Cup decider

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Japan to face USA in SheBelieves Cup decider

Miami: Japan defeated Colombia 4-1 while Australia lost 2-1 to the United States in the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday.

Japan will now attempt to make it three wins in a row and win the title when they take on the USA on Wednesday.

Japan's better goal difference means that the USA must win Wednesday's game to defend their title while Japan would be crowned with a win or a draw.