Remembering Shanghai Port’s star-studded era

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

Remembering Shanghai Port’s star-studded era

Kuala Lumpur: The Saudi Pro League has attracted worldwide attention in recent months with global icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, among many others, signing for clubs in the Gulf nation as they get set to make their AFC Champions League™ debuts in the coming weeks. 

It’s not so long ago that it was the Chinese Super League drawing similar headlines as stars flocked to the East of the continent, with Guangzhou FC, Beijing FC and Jiangsu FC among those featuring big-name players. 
 
But it was perhaps Shanghai Port who had the most recognisable line-up, with Hulk and Oscar the poster boys of a side that thrilled for several years only to fall just short.
 
As the CSL side prepare to return to the AFC Champions League playoff round, where they face Thailand’s BG Pathum United on Tuesday, the-AFC.com recalls their star-studded era. 

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Lee Man's Paulissen relishing Urawa showdown

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Lee Man's Paulissen relishing Urawa showdown

Hong Kong: Mitchel Paulissen is hoping his two-goal haul on his debut for Lee Man will give last year’s Hong Kong Premier League runners-up a major boost going into their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 playoff clash with defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds next week.

Dutch midfielder Paulissen claimed a brace while Gil Martins, Everton Camargo and Jose Angel were also on target as Lee Man notched up an impressive 5-1 win over Bali United at Hong Kong Stadium on Wednesday to set up the meeting with Urawa on Tuesday.
 
A place in the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 will be at stake when Lee Man travel to Japan and the former Cambuur playmaker will go into the meeting with the J1 League side confident after a goal-scoring start to his career in Hong Kong.

#ACL: Race for Group Stage set to be a sizzler

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

#ACL: Race for Group Stage set to be a sizzler

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Playoffs was finalised on Wednesday following the conclusion of the preliminary stage.

Hong Kong's Lee Man FC were the final team to book their spot following a 5-1 win over Indonesia's Bali United.

#AFCCup: Cast for Playoffs finalised

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

#AFCCup: Cast for Playoffs finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for a blockbuster AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Playoffs next week following the conclusion of the preliminary stage on Wednesday.

Seven matches will be contested on Tuesday and Wednesday and based on the exciting preliminary round action,  the playoff games are set to be thrilling encounters.

Al Ahli stay perfect; Senegal's Diallo joins Al Shabab

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

Al Ahli stay perfect; Senegal's Diallo joins Al Shabab

Riyadh: Al Ahli Saudi FC continued their fine start to the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season with a 3-1 win over Al Khaleej on Thursday.

Al Sbabab, meanwhile, signed Senegalese striker Habib Diallo as they look to bolster their challenge for the title. 

Kerr calls for more support after historic run

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Kerr calls for more support after historic run

Sydney: Sam Kerr's FIFA Women's World Cup dream may have been ended by England on Wednesday but the forward is hoping Australia's heroics will result in more support and funding for development. 

Kerr started for the first time in the tournament after a calf injury had ruled her out of the group stage but despite scoring a stunning goal, England claimed a semi-final victory through strikes from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo at Stadium Australia.