Abdullah Al Hamdan joins Al Hilal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Abdullah Al Hamdan joins Al Hilal

Riyadh: Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal SFC have signed Saudi Arabia international forward Abdullah Al Hamdan.

The 21-year-old Abdullah will join Al Hilal on a free transfer next season as his contract with fellow Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab expires in less than six months.

2021 AFC Champions League draw produces thrilling groups

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League draw produces thrilling groups

Kuala Lumpur: Ulsan Hyundai FC will begin the defence of their title in Group F following the conclusion of the draw for the 2021 AFC Champions League in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday.

The 2021 AFC Champions League will see 40 teams in the group stage - an increase of eight - with one additional group each in the East and West Zones.

Group Stage draw sets stage for thrilling 2021 AFC Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group Stage draw sets stage for thrilling 2021 AFC Cup

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Cup is set to be a thrilling affair following the conclusion of the Group Stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday.

The 2021 AFC Cup Group Stage will see 39 clubs competing - an increase of three from 2019 - with a newly-introduced Group for the Central Zone.

This edition will also award the winning team a place in the preliminary stage of the 2022 AFC Champions League.

The Asian Football Quiz - AFC Champions League Edition

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - AFC Champions League Edition

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know all there is on Asian football? As we count down to the 2021 AFC Champions League draw on Wednesday, take our quiz below to see how much you know about the continent's premier club competition!

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The official 2021 AFC Champions League and 2021 AFC Cup draw is scheduled to take place in a virtual ceremony on January 27, 2021 in Malaysia at 2:30pm and 4:30pm (local time) respectively.

Both club competitions will see a record number of clubs competing in 2021 with two additional groups – one each for the East and West Regions – included in this season’s AFC Champions League Group Stage, which has been expanded from 32 to 40 clubs.

Similarly, the number of clubs in the 2021 Group Stage of the ever-growing AFC Cup may rise to 39 clubs from 36 in the last edition in 2019, with a newly-introduced Group for the Central Zone.

Iraq leave it late to defeat Kuwait in friendly 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Iraq leave it late to defeat Kuwait in friendly 

Basra: Srečko Katanec's Iraq came from behind to defeat Kuwait 2-1 with late goals from Mohammed Dawood and Aymen Hussein in a friendly at the Basra International Stadium on Wednesday.

Kuwait were playing their first match in Iraq since their last visit on 15 October 1989 when the Lions of Mesopotamia prevailed 1-0 at Al Shaab International Stadium thanks to a goal from Natiq Hashim.

Japan's Shinji Kagawa moves to Greek side PAOK

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan's Shinji Kagawa moves to Greek side PAOK

Thessaloniki: Former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa has signed for PAOK Thessaloniki in an 18-month deal, the Greek Super League club announced on Wednesday.

PAOK did not reveal any financial details of the deal for the 31-year-old, who has played almost 100 times for Japan since making his international debut as a teenager in 2008, scoring 31 goals.

Kagawa moves to Greece after his contract was rescinded at former club Real Zaragoza in October last year.

Park Joo-ho leaves Ulsan Hyundai

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Park Joo-ho leaves Ulsan Hyundai

Former Korea Republic international defender Park Joo-ho has left Ulsan Hyundai FC, the 2020 AFC Champions League winners announced on Wednesday, with the defender signing for newly promoted Suwon FC.

Park, who played eight times as Ulsan won the Asian title last year for the second time in their history, spent three seasons with the club after joining them from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund at the start of 2018.

The 34-year-old was also a member of the Korea Republic side that reached the final of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, where they lost in extra-time to tournament hosts Australia.