Li Ke joins Shenhua from Beijing

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Li Ke joins Shenhua from Beijing

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua have added China PR international midfielder Li Ke to their squad ahead of the resumption of their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 campaign next month.

The England-born midfielder has signed for Leonid Slutsky’s side after five seasons with Beijing FC, who he joined from Brentford having starting his career with Premier League giants Arsenal.

Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ confirmed

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Two-year countdown: Dates for AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel – the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ – will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, across three cities – the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, marking the two-year countdown to the 19th edition of the Continent’s most prestigious men’s football tournament.

A total of five stadiums in Riyadh will host the Continent’s elite: the King Fahd Sports City Stadium, the King Saud University Stadium, Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium, Kingdom Arena and the Al Shabab Stadium.

#ACLElite - Mahrez strike voted as best goal of MD2 (West)

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Mahrez strike voted as best goal of MD2 (West)

Kuala Lumpur: Riyad Mahrez's strike for Al Ahli Saudi FC has been picked as the best goal of Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

Mahrez garnered 54 percent of the votes to finish ahead of the other four contenders.

The Algerian advances to the semi-finals while voting is now open HERE for the East Zone's best goal of Matchday Two.

#ACLElite - Lopes effort voted as best goal of MD2 (East)

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Lopes effort voted as best goal of MD2 (East)

Kuala Lumpur: Continuing our series of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 best goals of the League Stage, we turn our attention to Matchday Two of the East Zone.

There was an abundance of stunning goals and we invite you - the fans - to pick your favourite with the winning effort to advance to the semi-finals.

Postecoglou wants trophy for Son as Spurs extend contract

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Postecoglou wants trophy for Son as Spurs extend contract

London: Ange Postecoglou said Tottenham's ambition is to make sure Son Heung-min ends his Spurs career with a trophy after they exercised an option to extend the captain's contract until 2026.

The Korea Republic icon, 32, joined the Premier League club in 2015 from Bayer Leverkusen and has made 431 appearances, scoring 169 goals - putting him fourth on Tottenham's all-time list.

Son, named club captain in August 2023, shared the Premier League's Golden Boot with Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in the 2021/22 season after scoring 23 goals.

Yamada heads to Portugal’s Nacional

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Yamada heads to Portugal’s Nacional

Kuala Lumpur: Japanese winger Fuki Yamada was unveiled by Nacional on Tuesday after he joined the Portuguese club on a six-month loan deal from Kyoto Sanga.

This is the second successive loan stint for Yamada as he featured for Tokyo Verdy in the 2024 J1 League season where he made 23 appearances and scored five goals as Verdy finished sixth in the standings.

Europe Wrap: Boyle fires brace for Hibernian

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Europe Wrap: Boyle fires brace for Hibernian

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian contingent swung into action again in the English, Scottish, French and Italian leagues in matches played at the start of the new year.

Australian international Martin Boyle opened 2025 with a brace for Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership while Japan’s Keito Nakamura scored a consolation goal for Ligue 1 club Reims in their 3-1 loss to St. Etienne.

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

Indonesia part ways with Shin

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Indonesia part ways with Shin

Jakarta: Shin Tae-yong has had his contract as Indonesia's head coach terminated with immediate effect, the country’s football federation (PSSI) announced on Monday.

Shin, who was appointed in December 2019, has been removed from the post with Indonesia sitting in third place in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 and only six months after signing a contract extension until 2027.