Al Duhail SC confirm Mohanad Ali arrival

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Duhail SC confirm Mohanad Ali arrival

Doha: AFC Champions League hopefuls Al Duhail SC have confirmed the signing of Iraq international Mohanad Ali from Al Shorta.

Last season’s Qatar Stars League runners-up announced the 19-year-old’s arrival via their social media channels on Monday following protracted negotiations between the Doha-based club and their Iraqi counterparts.

Ali, who starred for his country at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, reportedly rejected interest from European heavyweights Manchester City and Juventus to join Al Duhail who saw Japanese ace Shoya Nakajima leave to join FC Porto earlier this month.

Al Wahda's Steijn satisfied with Netherlands training camp

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Wahda's Steijn satisfied with Netherlands training camp

Tiel: Al Wahda FSCC head coach Maurice Steijn has declared that he is happy with what he has seen from his side during their training camp in the Netherlands. 

The 45-year-old Dutch tactician took over from compatriot Henk Ten Cate in June, and has been using the camp to familiarise himself with the players.

Jiménez and Vecchio join Al Ittihad

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jiménez and Vecchio join Al Ittihad

Manchester: Midfielders Luis Jiménez and Emiliano Vecchio have signed for Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad ahead of their 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 tie.

The 35-year-old Jiménez makes a return to West Asia after transferring from his boyhood club Palestino, where he scored a vital goal to secure the 2019 Copa Chile in the final against Audax Italiano.

Al Shorta claim Iraqi Premier League title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Shorta claim Iraqi Premier League title

Baghdad: Al Shorta were confirmed as winners of the 2018/19 Iraqi Premier League title at the weekend despite losing 1-0 away at Al Minaa.

The loss was to matter little for Nebojša Jovović’s charges, as defeat for second-placed Air Force Club left Al Shorta with an unassailable eight-point lead at the top of the table with two matches still to play.

Al Ahli Saudi FC land Bosnian midfielder Sarić

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Ahli Saudi FC land Bosnian midfielder Sarić

Jeddah: AFC Champions League hopefuls Al Ahli Saudi FC have confirmed the signing of Bosnian midfielder Elvis Sarić from Korea Republic’s Suwon Samsung Bluewings.

The 28-year-old Dubrovnik native has agreed a three-year-deal with the Saudi Arabian giants, and is set to join up with his new teammates – and recently appointed head coach Branko Ivanković – at the club’s training camp in Austria on Tuesday.

Eyes on the prize for Al Hilal's Jang

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Eyes on the prize for Al Hilal's Jang

Riyadh: Former Korea Republic international Jang Hyun-soo has set his sights on winning this season’s AFC Champions League after joining Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal SFC.

The 27-year-old central defender made the move from Japan’s FC Tokyo as Al Hilal continue to ready themselves for a new Saudi Pro League campaign and their 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash with domestic rivals Al Ahli Saudi FC.

After arriving in Austria for Al Hilal’s pre-season preparations, Jang was quick to pinpoint his targets for the upcoming months – plans which include success on the Continental front.

Abe moves to Barcelona

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Abe moves to Barcelona

Ibaraki: Kashima Antlers confirmed on Fridat that Hiroki Abe is transferring to Spanish champions FC Barcelona. 

The 20-year-old forward, who has been with the reigning Asian champions since 2017, will make his first move to the European continent and will be hoping to feature in the La Liga and UEFA Champions League.

Abe has shown tremendous talent for both club and the Japanese national team. Last year, he played a crucial role in assisting Kashima to their first AFC Champions League title, while also impressing domestically in the J1 League to be named the Rookie of the Year.