Group A: Kuwait, Oman close in on semi-finals

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Group A: Kuwait, Oman close in on semi-finals

Kuwait City: Hosts Kuwait and Oman took a giant step towards the 2024 Gulf Cup semi-finals with wins over the United Arab Emirates and Qatar respectively on Tuesday.

Both registered 2-1 victories to move up to four points and only need a draw when they face off on Friday to advance to the semi-finals.

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#ACLElite Match Predictor: Winning runs, dominant displays and the race for the knockout stage!

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Winning runs, dominant displays and the race for the knockout stage!

Kuala Lumpur: Six matchdays in the bag and the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage action has reached fever pitch. 

Not only on the field but also in our Match Predictor game as users are predicting results correctly left, right and centre.  
 
With that said, we now hone in on the most accurate picks and biggest results so far. Were you on the right side? 
 
But before we get going, there are only two League Stage matchdays to go but our Match Predictor game is still free for all new users to join. Sign up at: https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite/predictor.html and put your football knowledge on display!  

Persepolis part ways with Garrido

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Persepolis part ways with Garrido

Tehran: Persepolis FC have parted company with Juan Carlos Garrido, the Spaniard leaving the Iran Pro League side after a disappointing run of form that has left the club fourth in the domestic standings.

The Tehran-based outfit have lost three of their last four league matches to sit five points behind leaders Tractor after 13 games of the current campaign. Assistants Karim Bagheri and Seyyed Jalal Hosseini will take charge on an interim basis.

Yamaguchi leaves Vissel Kobe for Nagasaki

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Yamaguchi leaves Vissel Kobe for Nagasaki

Kobe: Vissel Kobe have confirmed the departure of captain Hotaru Yamaguchi, with the J1 League-winning captain leaving the club to join V-Varen Nagasaki.

The move to the second division outfit brings an end to a six-year spell with the club, during which time Yamaguchi helped steer Kobe to back-to-back league titles and two Emperor’s Cup crowns.

Poyet takes charge of Jeonbuk

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Poyet takes charge of Jeonbuk

Seoul: Former AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have appointed Gus Poyet as their new head coach, the K League club announced on Tuesday.

The Uruguayan replaces Kim Do-heon at the helm after the club narrowly avoided relegation to the second division in Korea Republic with a 4-2 aggregate playoff win over Seoul E-land earlier this month.

Europe Wrap: Kang-in's PSG widen lead

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Europe Wrap: Kang-in's PSG widen lead

Kuala Lumpur: Lee Kang-in played his part as Paris Saint-Germain stretched their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 10 points.

Lee's Korea Republic counterpart Son Heung-min, however, couldn't spark Tottenham Hotspur as they fell to a 6-3 defeat against Liverpool in the English Premier League.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the Asian contingent fared across Europe this past week.

Year in Review: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea emerged champions of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 after defeating Spain on penalties in the final.

It was a record third title for DPR Korea, who dominated the tournament from the first blow of the whistle.

Asia's other representatives were Japan and Korea Republic with the tournament being the final 16-team affair with the 2025 edition to be expanded to 24 nations.

#ACLTwo 2024/25 Match Predictor: Historic victories, last-gasp goals and knockout stage qualifications!

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo 2024/25 Match Predictor: Historic victories, last-gasp goals and knockout stage qualifications!

Kuala Lumpur: Group Stage done, roll on the knockout phase. The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 has not disappointed with enthralling games being played week in, week out across the continent.  

Six matchdays in the books, and a big shout out to all users who have participated in our Match Predictor so far. You’ve correctly called big results, missed out on some, but give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the Group Stage.  
 
For those who still have not taken part in our FREE to join AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Match Predictor, sign up now to compete with friends and win cool prizes at (https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two/predictor.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=topMenuBar&utm_campaign=acl2matchpredictor&utm_content=ENG). 
 
Alright, time now for the recap of your picks in the tournament so far.