Duran signs for Al Nassr, Wu Shaocong moves to Beijing FC

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Duran signs for Al Nassr, Wu Shaocong moves to Beijing FC

Kuala Lumpur: Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr Club.

Duran was unable to break into Villa's team on a regular basis despite a series of impressive substitute appearances.

The 21-year-old Colombian scored Villa's winner in their memorable Champions League victory against Bayern Munich earlier this season.

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#ACLElite Match Predictor: Matchday 7 expert picks and tips

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Matchday 7 expert picks and tips

Kuala Lumpur: The race for places in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout rounds is heating up as the penultimate round of League Stage matches kicks off on February 3 in the West and February 11 in the East.  

It’s therefore back-to-back weeks of fun for Match Predictor players, and if you’re looking for some advice on who to pick, we’ve got you covered! 
 
If you’re not yet signed up for our free-to-play AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Match Predictor, join now at (https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite/predictor.html).  

#ACLElite - Best Goals: Semi-final cast almost complete

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - Best Goals: Semi-final cast almost complete

Kuala Lumpur: After six rounds of voting, the #ACLElite - Vote for your best goal is taking shape ahead of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 resuming.

Fans have voted for the best goals from both the East and West Zones and the-AFC.com presents the semi-finalists.

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): Five things to look out for

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): Five things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 returns on Monday with Matchday Seven of the West Zone.

Only three knockout stage places remain up for grabs and as the teams finalise their preparations for what is sure to be a thrilling round of action, the-AFC.com picks out five things to look out for from the West Zone.

#ACLElite - Facts & Figures

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 returns next week with Matchday 7 of the West Zone.

With just two rounds remaining, the action promises to be hot and the-AFC.com takes a look at how the statistics stood after Matchday 6.

#ACLElite - How the groups stand

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - How the groups stand

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 returns with Matchday Seven of the West Zone to be played on February 3-4.

The East Zone's Matchday Seven fixtures will be contested on February 11-12 with the League Stage to reach its conclusion the following week.
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at how the East and West Zones stand ahead of the action resuming.

Gauci joins Barnsley on loan from Villa; Gerrard leaves Al Ettifaq

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Gauci joins Barnsley on loan from Villa; Gerrard leaves Al Ettifaq

Kuala Lumpur: Australia goalkeeper Joe Gauci has joined Barnsley on loan from Aston Villa, the English Premier League club announced on Thursday.

Gauci, who made his debut for the Socceroos against Ecuador in March 2023 and played against Saudi Arabia in November in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26, will feature for the League One club until the end of the season.

Battle lines to be drawn for #WACFutsal2025

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Battle lines to be drawn for #WACFutsal2025

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 contenders for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 crown will discover their Group Stage fate on Thursday, February 6 when the Final Draw ceremony takes place at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot at 3pm.

Nine teams emerged from the first ever Qualifiers – held last month – to progress to the Finals, where they will be joined by hosts China PR and 2018’s top two, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan.