AFC and Visa expand partnership

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

AFC and Visa expand partnership

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and global leader in digital payments, Visa, have announced the renewal of their partnership to cover more regions and competitions in the upcoming season.

As part of the new deal, Visa will become the Official Global Supporter of the AFC’s key competitions, including the AFC Champions League Elite™, AFC Women’s Champions League™, and AFC Champions League Two™ for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, as well as the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26.

#ACLElite Fantasy Football: Matchday 7 tips and tricks

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite Fantasy Football: Matchday 7 tips and tricks

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Group Stage is nearing its finale with Matchday 7 kicking off on Monday in the West before crossing over to the East on February 11.  

With 11 knockout round qualification spots still up for grabs and only one of the 24 sides already eliminated, brace yourselves for an exhilarating couple of weeks.  
 
Meanwhile, if you're a Fantasy manager and need some help on who to bring into your starting line-up ahead of Matchday 7, read on to find out! 
 
But before we get to the tips and tricks, for those who haven’t joined yet, we have a Redemption League for you to take part in where you can compete with new users and win prizes!  
 
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Preview - MD7: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will expect another three points when they play Persepolis FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Chasing a fifth continental title, Al Hilal SFC booked their Round of 16 spot with three matches to spare and will aim to finish as the League Stage winners.

Preview - MD7: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Al Rayyan: Expect a no-holds barred clash when Al Gharafa and Pakhtakor square off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Tied on four points and just outside the knockout stage qualifying spots, both need victory if they are to keep their hopes alive.

Preview - MD7: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Doha: It will be a meeting between two sides who have already booked their Round of 16 spots when Al Sadd SC welcome Al Ahli Saudi FC to Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Al Ahli went into the break tied at top on 16 points with fellow Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal SFC with Qatar's Al Sadd four adrift in fourth place.

Preview - MD7: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club will be aiming to keep the pressure on the pacesetters when they face Al Wasl FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

Al Nassr, while having already secured their place in the knockout stage, will go into the tie third in the standings on 13 points, three behind fellow Saudi Arabian sides Al Hilal SFC and Al Ahli Saudi FC.

Preview - MD7: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tehran: Esteghlal FC will be desperate to not slip up when they host Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

Victory will keep Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal within touching distance of the knockout stage.

Preview - MD7: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Al Ain: It will be a case of fighting to stay in the competition when Al Ain FC welcome Al Rayyan SC to the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 clash on Monday.

UAE's Al Ain FC only have an outside chance of advancing to the knockout stage after an underwhelming campaign which has yielded only two points.