Korea Republic legend Lee Dong-gook brings curtains down on illustrious career

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Korea Republic legend Lee Dong-gook brings curtains down on illustrious career

Seoul: The AFC Champions League’s record goal scorer Lee Dong-gook has announced he will retire at the end of the current season, bringing the curtain down on a stellar 23-year career.

The Korea Republic and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors legend released a statement on social media on Monday revealing he would hang up his boots at the conclusion of the campaign.

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Bracket Challenge – RO32: Sayed Mohamed Adnan (Al Hidd) v Nguyen Van Quyet (Hanoi FC)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Sayed Mohamed Adnan (Al Hidd) v Nguyen Van Quyet (Hanoi FC)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup Bracket Challenge Round of 32 draws to a close today as the final two participants in the first stage aim to claim their places in the last 16. 

Today's match-up sees our first entrant from Bahrain go up against another candidate from Vietnam as West Asia meets ASEAN for the right to move deeper into the bracket.

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Mohammed Qasim (Air Force Club) v Thiha Zaw (Ayeyawady United)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Mohammed Qasim (Air Force Club) v Thiha Zaw (Ayeyawady United)

Kuala Lumpur: As the AFC Cup Bracket Challenge moves towards the conclusion of the Round of 32, the-AFC.com brings you another pair of memorable goals from the tournament. 

The penultimate match-up of the first round throws up a contest between Iraq and Myanmar as West Asia meets ASEAN with a place in the Bracket Challenge's next round up for grabs.

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Defenders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: The return of the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) is now just weeks away but before this season's Continental campaign resumes, the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from the West Asia stage.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2020 edition's best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 14 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

The Asian Football Quiz – When They Were Young

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz – When They Were Young

Kuala Lumpur:  Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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The Asian Football Quiz: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, Round 7, Round 8, Round 9, Round 10, Round 11, Round 12, Round 13, Round 14, Round 15, Round 16, Round 17, Round 18, Round 19, Round 20, Round 21, Round 22, Round 23. Round 24, Round 25, Round 26

Cathy Freeman’s success still resonates with me, says Australia's Kyah Simon

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Cathy Freeman’s success still resonates with me, says Australia's Kyah Simon

Eindhoven: Twenty years ago last month saw what many claim was the greatest moment in Australian sport. Cathy Freeman united a nation by becoming the first indigenous Australian to claim an individual Olympic gold medal in winning the 400 metres at the Sydney Olympiad.

Not far away in western Sydney, nine-year-old Kyah Simon was watching with uncontainable pride and joy. The inspiration was immeasurable and, more importantly, proved timeless.

Central Asia Wrap: Title race in Pakhtakor’s hands, Alay celebrate Kyrgyz Republic Cup win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central Asia Wrap: Title race in Pakhtakor’s hands, Alay celebrate Kyrgyz Republic Cup win

Bishkek: The odds of a challenger overhauling Pakhtakor as league champions are becoming increasingly slim in Uzbekistan, while Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan’s major domestic competitions come to an end.

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