Al Sadd's Xavi on the road to recovery 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Sadd's Xavi on the road to recovery 

Barcelona: Al Sadd head coach Xavi has said he is "fine" after testing positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Xavi has been quarantined in Doha after catching COVID-19 and missed Al Sadd's 2-1 win against Al Khor in the Qatar Stars League on Saturday.

"I feel good, although isolated, logically. And I'm looking forward to training soon," he said in an interview with sports newspaper Marca.

The Asian Football Quiz – Goal or No Goal?

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz – Goal or No Goal?

Kuala Lumpur:  Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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The Asian Football Quiz: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, Round 7, Round 8, Round 9, Round 10, Round 11, Round 12, Round 13, Round 14, Round 15, Round 16, Round 17.

Malaysia to host AFC Champions League Groups G and H 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia to host AFC Champions League Groups G and H 

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Malaysia has been confirmed as the host Member Association for the 2020 AFC Champions League East Zone Group G and H matches which will take place from October 17 to November 1, 2020.

Malaysia will also host the Round of 16 which will see teams from both groups battle on November 4, 2020, two Quarter-final matches on November 25, 2020 and one Semi-final tie three days later after submitting their interest to host ahead of the designated deadline.

Hotshots: Bafétimbi Gomis (Al Hilal SFC) - 2019 AFC Champions League

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hotshots: Bafétimbi Gomis (Al Hilal SFC) - 2019 AFC Champions League

Kuala Lumpur: When it came to scoring goals during last season’s AFC Champions League, nobody shone quite as brightly as Al Hilal SFC favourite Bafétimbi Gomis.

Known for his predatory instincts and unique goal celebration, Gomis found the net 11 times for his club as the Saudi giants reigned supreme.

Vote for your best ACL2018 Team: Midfielders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best ACL2018 Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: As the-AFC.com continues to look back at the stars from recent AFC Champions League campaigns, there is another glittering cast on offer this week as we shine the spotlight on the best midfielders from the 2018 tournament. 

After selecting the 2018 competition's best goalkeeper and the four men to take their place in the backline, this week we move on to the more attacking positions by turning our attention towards the midfield positions and highlighting 10 standout performers.

A tournament that saw Barcelona legend Xavi finally make his AFC Champions League debut had no shortage of creative flair, so review the nominees and don't forget to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article!

When legends return: Eight favourite sons who came home and conquered

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

When legends return: Eight favourite sons who came home and conquered

Kuala Lumpur: The return of the prodigal son. It is a footballing plot point nearly as old as the game itself, with the reappearance of a long-departed local hero possessing a special ability to stir the passions of even the most jaded of fans.

Asia has had no shortage of these storylines, with a range of pioneering football exports and national team icons going back to where it all started to cap off their careers.

To coincide with FC Seoul’s signing of former Korea Republic captain Ki Sung-yueng, the-AFC.com looks at eight local heroes who returned, and thrived, after years abroad.

5 of the Best: Chips, lobs and scoops

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Chips, lobs and scoops

Kuala Lumpur: It's that time of the week when the-AFC.com looks back at some of the finest goals the AFC Cup has witnessed over the years, with the latest '5 of the Best' taking in chips, lobs and scoops. 

With our series so far including acrobatic goals, solo goals, volleys, long-range screamers, free-kicks, last-minute winners, curlers and flicks, tricks and backheels, this week's compilation sees beautifully executed finishes from teams from Pyongyang, Bacolod, Yangon and more so sit back and enjoy!