Iniesta extends deal with Japan's Vissel Kobe

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Iniesta extends deal with Japan's Vissel Kobe

Kobe: FIFA World Cup winning midfielder Andres Iniesta has extended his contract with J.League side Vissel Kobe for another two years, keeping the Spanish legend at the club until 2023.

The 37-year-old, who scored the winning goal when Spain defeated the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup final in 2010, joined Vissel in 2018 after a stellar club career with Barcelona, which saw him win four UEFA Champions League titles and nine La Liga crowns.

Preview – 2021 AFC Cup Group E (Central Zone)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview – 2021 AFC Cup Group E (Central Zone)

Bishkek: Continental football is set to return to Central Asia, with FC Dordoi Bishkek, Ahal FC and FC Ravshan Kulob to battle for a place in the AFC Cup knockout stage when Group E begins on Friday.

Bishkek will play host to the group, which is set to provide new twists on old regional rivalries, with only one side to advance to the Zonal final alongside the winners of the Dushanbe-based Group F.

As the countdown to the kick-off continues, join the-AFC.com as we run the rule over the participating sides.

Uzbekistan to stage 2021 AFC Champions League Groups H and I

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Uzbekistan to stage 2021 AFC Champions League Groups H and I

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is pleased to announce that the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) will host the remaining centralised matches of the 2021 AFC Champions League (East) Groups H and I, which are scheduled to take place from June 25 to July 11, 2021.

The latest decision brings to a close the venue selection process for the 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage following the confirmation of the Football Association of Thailand as the centralised host Member Association for Groups F, G and J, which will take place from June 22 to July 11, 2021.

Five strikers who lit up the 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage (West)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Five strikers who lit up the 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage (West)

Kuala Lumpur: With the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage (West) concluded, the-AFC.com looks back at five strikers who lit up the competition.

Some are AFC Champions League veterans, some made their debut in the competition, some have been eliminated while others will continue to challenge for the title of the 2021 AFC Champions League top scorer, but what they all have in common is that their 26 goals combined were some of the finest highlights of the first part of the competition.

Al Hilal sign Mali's Moussa Marega

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Hilal sign Mali's Moussa Marega

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia champions Al Hilal SFC have bolstered their attacking prowess by signing Mali international Moussa Marega on a three-year contract, the club announced on Monday.

Al Hilal, who are bidding to win their 16th Saudi Pro League title, will also be counting on the experienced Marega to power them in the 2021 AFC Champions League, with the 2019 winners having sealed a place in the Round of 16.

Hariss Harun parts company with Johor Darul Ta’zim, signs for Lion City Sailors

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hariss Harun parts company with Johor Darul Ta’zim, signs for Lion City Sailors

Johor Bahru: Singapore international midfielder Hariss Harun has parted company with 2021 AFC Champions League participants Johor Darul Ta’zim by mutual consent, the Malaysian Super League champions announced on Monday.

Club captain Hariss has played for the Southern Tigers since joining in 2014 from Singaporean side LionsXII and won six league titles and the 2015 AFC Cup during his time in Malaysia.

Lion City Sailors subsequently announced that Hariss has signed a 31/2 contract with the Singapore Premier League side.

Li Tie turns to Guangzhou players to boost China PR's Asian Qualifiers hopes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Li Tie turns to Guangzhou players to boost China PR's Asian Qualifiers hopes

Beijing: China PR national team head coach Li Tie has named a 26-man squad for his side’s final training camp ahead of the resumption of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

The China squad will enter into their camp in Suzhou on May 14 and Li has called Espanyol winger Wu Lei after the 29-year-old missed the last camp due to commitments with his Spanish club.