Stars of the AFC Champions League™

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Stars of the AFC Champions League™

Kuala Lumpur: The thrilling AFC Champions League era has come to a conclusion as, after 22 years of top-class Asian club football, the tournament has been revamped to AFC Champions League Elite™ in the upcoming season.

From household domestic names to international stars, the competition has been lit up by a number of players who provided memories to cherish for lovers of Asian football.

Spanning East Asia to West Asia, the-AFC.com selects 10 of the biggest superstars the competition has witnessed in its illustrious history.

Who's your favourite AFC Champions League star?

#ACLElite League Stage hopefuls learn opponents

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite League Stage hopefuls learn opponents

Kuala Lumpur: Thrilling battle lines were drawn following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2024/25 season League Stage draw on Friday.

In a pivotal change, the League Stage format will be utilised for the first time in an AFC club competition and features two leagues of 12 teams across the West and East regions.

Iconic new trophy unveiled for #ACLElite

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Iconic new trophy unveiled for #ACLElite

Kuala Lumpur: The most coveted piece of silverware of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s elite men’s club competitions was presented to the world on Friday evening, marking the latest milestone in the Asian club game.

A stunning masterpiece that symbolises both the essence of Asian heritage and pinnacle of football achievement, the new AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) trophy was unveiled during the official League Stage draw ceremony of the inaugural 2024/25 season at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia by the AFC Competitions Committee Chairperson, Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan.

#ACLTwo group stage draw finalised

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo group stage draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Exciting match-ups and titanic battles are on the cards after teams found out who their opponents are following the group stage draw of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Friday.

Four groups in the East and West respectively will house the 32 teams competing for the ultimate prize of being the inaugural winners of this brand new competition.

Dazzling new #ACLTwo trophy unveiled

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Dazzling new #ACLTwo trophy unveiled

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s most promising teams will vie for the right to add a brilliant piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet when they contend for glory in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2024/25 season.

The first look at the gleaming new trophy came on Friday afternoon when it was revealed at the official draw ceremony for the Group Stage at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia by the AFC Competitions Committee Chairperson, Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan.

#ACLElite and #ACLTwo workshops set tone for new era of Asian club football

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite and #ACLTwo workshops set tone for new era of Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially kicked off the preparations for the upcoming 2024/25 men’s club season with the highly anticipated club workshops for the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) and AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two).

The club workshops, held at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, marked the beginning of a transformative chapter in Asian club football, with new competition formats and increased financial incentives set to elevate the standards across the Continent.

New AFC club competition brands hailed by AFC Marketing Committee

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

New AFC club competition brands hailed by AFC Marketing Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The latest new brands, anthems and trophies commemorating the dawn of a new era for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) club competitions were lauded by the AFC Marketing Committee at its second meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

Held just hours before the official draw ceremonies for the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage and AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group Stage, Chairperson Dasho Ugen Tsechup opened the proceedings by praising the branding efforts undertaken in creating a distinct and vibrant identity for each of the new club competitions.

Japan maintain status as Asia’s best

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Japan maintain status as Asia’s best

Kuala Lumpur: Japan remained the highest-ranked Asian team in the latest FIFA Women’s Ranking released on Friday.

The Nadeshiko, who lost to eventual champions the United States in the quarter-finals of the Olympics Football Tournament Paris 2024, stayed in seventh place while DPR Korea are the only other Asian side in the top 10 after they moved up a spot to ninth.

#ACLElite League Stage Draw: What they said

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite League Stage Draw: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The 24 teams are relishing the opportunity to feature in the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 following the League Stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The-AFC.com caught up with several teams following the draw, which will usher in a new era for Asian club football.

#ACLTwo Group Stage Draw: What they said

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo Group Stage Draw: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 is set to take off following the conclusion of the group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The-AFC.com takes a look at what the teams had to say in reaction to the draw.