#ACLElite - Arif tops best goal of MD1 (East) poll

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Arif tops best goal of MD1 (East) poll

Kuala Lumpur: Arif Aiman's strike against China PR's Shanghai Port FC has been voted as the best goal of Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage.

The Johor Darul Ta'zim winger received 38 percent of the votes to advance to the semi-finals.

Check out the five Matchday One - East goals once again and view the polling result at the bottom of the article.

Voting for the Matchday Two (West) best goals begins on Friday.

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#ACLElite - Kessie wins best goal of MD1 (West) accolade

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite - Kessie wins best goal of MD1 (West) accolade

Kuala Lumpur: Frank Kessie's strike for Al Ahli Saudi FC against Persepolis FC has been voted as the best goal of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Matchday One (West).

Kessie garnered almost 67 percent of the votes to advance to the semi-finals.

Feast your eyes again on the five Matchday One - West goals that were in the running and check out the results at the bottom of the article. Don't forget to cast your vote for the Matchday One (East) best goals HERE.

Year in Review: AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - League Stage

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - League Stage

Kuala Lumpur: The West Zone's cast for the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage had already began to take shape by the end of Matchday Six with five of the eight Round of 16 spots booked.

All berths, however, remain up for grabs in East Zone - setting the stage for exciting action when the continental showpiece resumes in February.

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Winning runs, dominant displays and the race for the knockout stage!

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Winning runs, dominant displays and the race for the knockout stage!

Kuala Lumpur: Six matchdays in the bag and the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage action has reached fever pitch. 

Not only on the field but also in our Match Predictor game as users are predicting results correctly left, right and centre.  
 
With that said, we now hone in on the most accurate picks and biggest results so far. Were you on the right side? 
 
But before we get going, there are only two League Stage matchdays to go but our Match Predictor game is still free for all new users to join. Sign up at: https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite/predictor.html and put your football knowledge on display!  

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: Star attackers, elite defenders and the best players so far!

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: Star attackers, elite defenders and the best players so far!

Kuala Lumpur: We’re edging closer to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage climax.

So, let’s start by taking a quick look back to reflect on which players have been racking up the points on your Fantasy team and the ones you should have in your squad going forward.  
 
But before we get to all that, don’t forget you can still take part at https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite/fantasy.html. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s for all Asian football fans!   

#ACLElite records impressive League Stage spectatorship figures

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite records impressive League Stage spectatorship figures

Kuala Lumpur: Fans of Asian football have made their passion known in the strongest terms in the ongoing AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2024/25 season, which has generated remarkable attendance statistics.

After six Matchdays of the current League Stage, the ACL Elite has witnessed an average attendance of 11,966, which exceeds official figures from the 2022 and 2023/24 editions of its predecessor, the AFC Champions League™. This mark is 17% higher than the average of 10,194 from the first six Matchdays in the 2023/24 Group Stage.

Song rejoins Jeonbuk

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Song rejoins Jeonbuk

Jeonbuk: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have announced the signing of Korea Republic international goalkeeper Song Bum-keun while veteran defender Kim Jin-su has left the club to join domestic rivals FC Seoul.

Song has returned to the nine-times K League champions, who also announced the arrival of new coach Gus Poyet last week, after a two-year spell in Japan with Shonan Bellmare.

Europe Wrap: Hee-chan stars as Wolves move clear of relegation zone

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Europe Wrap: Hee-chan stars as Wolves move clear of relegation zone

Kuala Lumpur: It has been a busy period for the Asian contingent plying their trade in England, Italy and Scotland with matches being played across the festive period.

Leading the charge for Asia has been Korea Republic international Hwang Hee-chan, who scored in consecutive matches for Wolverhampton Wanderers as they moved clear of the relegation zone in the English Premier League while Japan's Kyogo Furuhashi was on target twice in Celtic's 4-0 win against St. Johnstone.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what Asia's finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Caught on Camera: Asian Football’s glorious 2024

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Caught on Camera: Asian Football’s glorious 2024

Kuala Lumpur: 2024 was a year to remember for Asian football, with exceptional performances and historic achievements across the continent.

DPR Korea added to their impressive legacy, while Qatar, Japan and Islamic Republic of Iran secured major continental titles.

On the clubs' front, Al Ain FC and Central Coast Mariners etched their names in history with landmark triumphs in continental competitions.

Join the-AFC.com as we bid farewell to 2024 with a selection of the finest images captured over the last 12 months.

Suphanat strike keeps Thailand on course

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Suphanat strike keeps Thailand on course

Bangkok: Suphanat Muenta was the hero as Thailand beat Philippines 3-1 in extra-time to advance to the final of the ASEAN Championship 2024 on Monday.

Suphanat struck the decisive goal in extra time as the defending champions won 4-3 on aggregate and will face Vietnam in the final.