Ronaldo strike seals Al Nasrr win over Damac

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Ronaldo strike seals Al Nasrr win over Damac

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Al Nassr came from behind to defeat Damac 2-1 in a Saudi Pro League 2023/24 tie on Saturday.

The win took Al Nassr to third in the standings on 22 points, four behind leaders Al Hilal SFC after 10 matches.

Al Hilal edge Al Khaleej to widen lead

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Al Hilal edge Al Khaleej to widen lead

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC moved three points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 with a 1-0 win over Al Khaleej on Friday.

Challengers Al Taawoun and Al Ittihad lost ground after settling for a 1-1 draw as the league resumed after the international break.

Matchday Three: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Matchday Three: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 is almost upon us as the 40 sides across the continent get set to take to the pitch once more. 

While Neymar’s injury on international duty has stolen the headlines and ensures he’ll play no part in the AFC Champions League for the foreseeable future, there remains no shortage of talking points ahead of the next round of games. 
 
An emerging talent, a star with a point to prove and key clashes all feature, as the-AFC.com picks five things to look out for. 

Everton: Bangkok United can take big steps in Asia

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Everton: Bangkok United can take big steps in Asia

Bangkok: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 marks the first time Thailand’s Bangkok United are in the group stage of the tournament since their last outing in 2007 and the club, captained by Brazilian centre-back Everton Goncalves, have made a blistering return to Asia by winning both their Group F outings so far. 

The Thai League 1 runners-up stunned Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-2 at Thammasat Stadium earlier this month to add to the 2-1 comeback victory against Singapore’s Lion City Sailors in their opener where Everton bagged the club’s first goal of the tournament.
 
That moment was a redemption of sorts for Everton who suffered heartbreak with Bangkok in the tournament in 2019 and the defender tells the-AFC.com about that goal, the side’s impressive starts in the AFC Champions League and Thai League 1, life at the club and more. 

#AFCCup - Preview: Matchday Three

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

#AFCCup - Preview: Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Cup has all the ingredients to be a thrilling affair as the competition edges closer to the knockout stage.  

The Matchday Two action three weeks ago saw some teams boosting their hopes, while others bounced back and several suffered blows. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what to expect on Matchday Three which will be played on October 23 to 26.

Indonesia at the AFC Asian Cup™

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Indonesia at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia will be making a long overdue return to the AFC Asian Cup™ when they compete in Qatar 2023. 

The target will be to advance to the knockout stage and as the Southeast Asian side prepare for their Group D challenge, the-AFC.com takes a look at some key facts and figures.