2022-23 Iran Pro League Season Preview

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

2022-23 Iran Pro League Season Preview

Dubai: In an exceptional football season that will see play halted while Islamic Republic of Iran take part in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in November and December, the new Iran Pro League season is set to get underway on Friday with five fixtures.

Only one Iranian team, Foolad FC, remain in contention in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 knockout stage, meaning the focus of Tehran duo Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC and others will be solely on the domestic front, further fueling competition in the new season.

Teamwork makes the dream work for Kuala Lumpur City

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Teamwork makes the dream work for Kuala Lumpur City

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Bojan Hodak praised his Kuala Lumpur City FC side for their incredible fighting spirit, which saw them hold off a fierce Viettel FC for 120 minutes before securing a 6-5 penalty shootout win in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals on Wednesday. 

The result means the 2021 Malaysia Cup winners will face PSM Makassar of Indonesia, who beat Kedah Darul Aman in the other semi-final, in the ASEAN Zonal final on August 24. 

Tavares praises PSM Makassar’s character in AFC Cup™ win against Kedah Darul Aman

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Tavares praises PSM Makassar’s character in AFC Cup™ win against Kedah Darul Aman

Bali: Head coach Bernardo Tavares hailed his PSM Makassar charges for their 2-1 win over Kedah Darul Aman in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Semi-final at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Tuesday.

PSM, who played with 10 men in the final half hour before being reduced further just before the final whistle, came out tops to become the first Indonesian side to advance to the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final. 

Join the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Join the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC Champions League™ 2022 action set to return on August 18, the Continent’s passionate fans will be given the unique opportunity to showcase their passion and test their knowledge of Asia’s most premier club competition.

The AFC Champions League™ 2022 Fan Quiz will see the winner and a companion travel to the second leg of the two-legged Final to be held in the East on February 26, 2023 where the Champions of Asia will be determined. 

West Zone Semi-finals - Status check

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

West Zone Semi-finals - Status check

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC Cup™ 2022 West Zone Semi-Finals fast approaching, the-AFC.com takes a look at the four sides’ preparations for the upcoming season: Arabi SC, Al Seeb SC, East Riffa Club and Riffa SC.

The West Zone Semi-finals see Kuwait’s Arabi SC take on Oman’s Al Seeb, while the Riffa derby will be played out for the first time on the continental stage between East Riffa and Al Riffa.

Costa Rica 2022: Know Your Asian Teams

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Costa Rica 2022: Know Your Asian Teams

San Jose: The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup returns on Wednesday after a four-year hiatus, with 16 teams vying for glory. 

Japan lead the Asian representation as they enter the tournament as the 2018 champions, followed by Australia and Korea Republic, who were among the top four finishers in the AFC U-19 Championship Thailand 2019.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the three teams representing Asia at Costa Rica 2022.