East Asia Wrap: Shenhua snap Port’s unbeaten streak; Machida bounce back

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Shenhua snap Port’s unbeaten streak; Machida bounce back

Shanghai: Late goals from Brazilian Andre Luis sent leaders Shanghai Port crashing to their first defeat of the season as Shanghai Shenhua closed the gap in the Chinese Super League standings.

Elsewhere, Machida Zelvia bounced back in style to score four past Jubilo Iwata in the J1 League.

There was also action in Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram in buoyant mood; Liga 1 shaping up nicely

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram in buoyant mood; Liga 1 shaping up nicely

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Buriram United showed their mettle to secure a 4-2 win against rivals Bangkok United to stay top of Thai League 1.

Three teams remained equal in Indonesia as Bali United, PSM Makassar and Borneo FC displayed early dominance in Liga 1.

There were also matches in Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic action from across Southeast Asia.

#ACLElite - Know your teams (East)

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite - Know your teams (East)

Kuala Lumpur: The newly-minted AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is set for take-off following the conclusion of the League Stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

As we eagerly await for the action to kick off, the-AFC.com takes a look at the 12 teams who will battle for the eight quarter-final spots in the East Zone.

The action promises to be spectacular as only two former AFC Champions League winners made the cut, setting the stage for high-octane matches.

Al Hilal lift Saudi Super Cup in style

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

Al Hilal lift Saudi Super Cup in style

Abha: Al Hilal kicked off their 2024/25 season majestically as they came from behind to defeat Al Nassr 4-1 in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday.

It was their second successive Super Cup and fifth overall as the four-time Asian champions showed they mean business in the upcoming season.

Stars of the AFC Champions League™

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Stars of the AFC Champions League™

Kuala Lumpur: The thrilling AFC Champions League era has come to a conclusion as, after 22 years of top-class Asian club football, the tournament has been revamped to AFC Champions League Elite™ in the upcoming season.

From household domestic names to international stars, the competition has been lit up by a number of players who provided memories to cherish for lovers of Asian football.

Spanning East Asia to West Asia, the-AFC.com selects 10 of the biggest superstars the competition has witnessed in its illustrious history.

#ACLElite League Stage Draw: What they said

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite League Stage Draw: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The 24 teams are relishing the opportunity to feature in the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 following the League Stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The-AFC.com caught up with several teams following the draw, which will usher in a new era for Asian club football.

#ACLTwo Group Stage Draw: What they said

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo Group Stage Draw: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 is set to take off following the conclusion of the group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

The-AFC.com takes a look at what the teams had to say in reaction to the draw. 

#ACLElite League Stage hopefuls learn opponents

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite League Stage hopefuls learn opponents

Kuala Lumpur: Thrilling battle lines were drawn following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2024/25 season League Stage draw on Friday.

In a pivotal change, the League Stage format will be utilised for the first time in an AFC club competition and features two leagues of 12 teams across the West and East regions.

Iconic new trophy unveiled for #ACLElite

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Iconic new trophy unveiled for #ACLElite

Kuala Lumpur: The most coveted piece of silverware of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s elite men’s club competitions was presented to the world on Friday evening, marking the latest milestone in the Asian club game.

A stunning masterpiece that symbolises both the essence of Asian heritage and pinnacle of football achievement, the new AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) trophy was unveiled during the official League Stage draw ceremony of the inaugural 2024/25 season at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia by the AFC Competitions Committee Chairperson, Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan.

Japan maintain status as Asia’s best

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Japan maintain status as Asia’s best

Kuala Lumpur: Japan remained the highest-ranked Asian team in the latest FIFA Women’s Ranking released on Friday.

The Nadeshiko, who lost to eventual champions the United States in the quarter-finals of the Olympics Football Tournament Paris 2024, stayed in seventh place while DPR Korea are the only other Asian side in the top 10 after they moved up a spot to ninth.