Europe Wrap: Mitoma creates Premier League history

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Europe Wrap: Mitoma creates Premier League history

Kuala Lumpur: Kaoru Mitoma’s strike in Brighton’s win at Manchester United on Sunday sees him becoming the highest-scoring Japanese player in Premier League history with 15 goals, one more than former Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki.

Mitoma’s compatriots Takefusa Kubo, scored in La Liga action while the Bundesliga trio of Ritsu Doan, Shio Fukuda and Shuto Machino also found the back of the net, while the rest of Asia’s finest made their mark in other European leagues.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what the Asian contingent has been up to in Europe this past week.

Win exciting prizes with the #ACLElite Fantasy Football’s brand new Redemption Leaderboard

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Win exciting prizes with the #ACLElite Fantasy Football’s brand new Redemption Leaderboard

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ Fantasy Football has proved to be an instant hit among Asian football fans with players from around the world assembling their dream squads and competing against each other to win an array of exciting prizes.  

With the 2024/25 season of Asia’s premier club competition set to resume action from February 3 with the penultimate matchday in the League Stage, it’s still not too late for new players to join the game on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app and win prizes, thanks to our newly introduced Redemption Leaderboard.  
 
As a result, players who are yet to join the competition, as well as existing users, will stand even more chances of winning as the brand new leaderboard will only take into account the points earned from the AFC Champions League Elite™ Matchday 7, which kicks off in the first week of February.  
 
So it is as good a time as any to create your dream squads featuring superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Alexander Mitrovic and Soufiane Rahimi and compete with friends, family and colleagues during the 2024/25 campaign. 

Shanghai Port's Vargas tops #ACLElite MD4 (East) poll

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Shanghai Port's Vargas tops #ACLElite MD4 (East) poll

Kuala Lumpur: Matias Vargas's strike has been voted as the best goal of Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 (East).

The left winger, whose has since moved to Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh SC, scored for Shanghai Port in the 83rd minute of their clash against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.

As Vargas moves into the semi-finals, don't forget to cast your vote for the West Zone's best goal of Matchday 5, with polling to begin on Wednesday.

Man City sign Uzbekistan defender Khusanov from Lens

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Man City sign Uzbekistan defender Khusanov from Lens

London: Manchester City on Monday announced the signing of Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from French club Lens for a reported fee of 40 million euros (US$42 million) plus add-ons.

Khusanov, the first player from Uzbekistan to join a Premier League club, has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad.

Yun Il-lok leaves Ulsan for Gangwon

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Yun Il-lok leaves Ulsan for Gangwon

Gangwon: Korea Republic international Yun Il-lok has left Ulsan HD to sign for Gangwon FC, the reigning K League champions announced on Monday.

The 32-year-old, who won the K League title last season with Ulsan, returns to the club where he played on loan during the second half of the 2023 season.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday after five thrilling matchdays.

Nine teams earned the right to join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

As the hopefuls eagerly await the May 6-17 Finals, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the Qualifiers.

ASEAN and East Asia Wrap: Phnom Penh close in on title; Adelaide United in charge

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

ASEAN and East Asia Wrap: Phnom Penh close in on title; Adelaide United in charge

Kuala Lumpur: Phnom Penh Crown FC moved within touching distance of the title in Cambodia while Adelaide United worked hard for a 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory to stay ahead in the A-League.

In Indonesia, leaders Persib Bandung suffered a shock defeat while there were also matches in Brunei Darussalam, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong, China.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.

South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan SC maintain pole positions

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan, Mohammedan SC maintain pole positions

New Delhi: Mohun Bagan Super Giant maintained their lead in the Indian Super League while Mohammedan Sporting Club made it eight for eight in the Bangladesh Football Premier League.

The-AFC.com gives you a wrap of the domestic league action played across South Asia this past week.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Al Ittihad continue to sizzle

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Al Ittihad continue to sizzle

Jeddah: Al Hilal SFC and Al Ittihad continued their charge for the Saudi Pro League title with commanding wins as Al Nassr Club lost further ground.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq and Kuwait so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.