Europe Wrap: Mitoma marks return with goal; Taremi makes Inter debut

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Europe Wrap: Mitoma marks return with goal; Taremi makes Inter debut

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Takumi Minamino scored the only goal of the game as Monaco kicked off their Ligue I campaign with a 1-0 win Saint Etienne.

Minamino's compatriot Kaoru Mitoma marked his return to club football after an extended injury layoff by scoring Brighton's opening goal in their English Premier League 3-0 win over Everton.

Islamic Republic of Iran international Mehdi Taremi, meanwhile, made his debut for Inter Milan - coming off the bench for their Serie A tie against Genoa while Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki played the full 90 minutes for Parma.

#ACLElite - Know your teams (West)

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite - Know your teams (West)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage draw on Friday resulted whetted appetites with numerous exciting matches on the cards.

Having taken a look at the 12 teams who will be vying for the newly-minted trophy in the East section, the-AFC.com now turns its focus to the West.

#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.

#ChallengeLeague draw to decide 2024/25 Group Stage battles

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

#ChallengeLeague draw to decide 2024/25 Group Stage battles

Kuala Lumpur: Eighteen aspiring teams across Asia will discover their path to glory in the AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) on Thursday, August 22 when the official draw ceremony for the Group Stage takes place at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at 3pm.

The 2024/25 season is the first edition of the revamped third-tier men’s club competition, which shines the light on teams from the Continent’s emerging leagues and their diverse range of talents.

Indonesia’s Marselino set for English Championship; Kitagawa creates history with Hacken

Tue, 20 Aug, 2024

Indonesia’s Marselino set for English Championship; Kitagawa creates history with Hacken

Oxford: English Championship side Oxford United have scooped up Indonesia’s dynamic 19-year-old midfielder Marselino Ferdinan with the club announcing the transfer on Monday.

Marselino is one of Indonesia’s brightest prospects, showcasing his talent at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as well as the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, on top of playing a huge role in taking the Garudas into the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road To 26™.