Yamada heads to Portugal’s Nacional

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Yamada heads to Portugal’s Nacional

Kuala Lumpur: Japanese winger Fuki Yamada was unveiled by Nacional on Tuesday after he joined the Portuguese club on a six-month loan deal from Kyoto Sanga.

This is the second successive loan stint for Yamada as he featured for Tokyo Verdy in the 2024 J1 League season where he made 23 appearances and scored five goals as Verdy finished sixth in the standings.

Europe Wrap: Boyle fires brace for Hibernian

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Europe Wrap: Boyle fires brace for Hibernian

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian contingent swung into action again in the English, Scottish, French and Italian leagues in matches played at the start of the new year.

Australian international Martin Boyle opened 2025 with a brace for Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership while Japan’s Keito Nakamura scored a consolation goal for Ligue 1 club Reims in their 3-1 loss to St. Etienne.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what Asia's finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

#ACLElite - Mahrez strike voted as best goal of MD2 (West)

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Mahrez strike voted as best goal of MD2 (West)

Kuala Lumpur: Riyad Mahrez's strike for Al Ahli Saudi FC has been picked as the best goal of Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

Mahrez garnered 54 percent of the votes to finish ahead of the other four contenders.

The Algerian advances to the semi-finals while voting is now open HERE for the East Zone's best goal of Matchday Two.

#ACLElite - Lopes effort voted as best goal of MD2 (East)

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Lopes effort voted as best goal of MD2 (East)

Kuala Lumpur: Continuing our series of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 best goals of the League Stage, we turn our attention to Matchday Two of the East Zone.

There was an abundance of stunning goals and we invite you - the fans - to pick your favourite with the winning effort to advance to the semi-finals.

Indonesia part ways with Shin

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Indonesia part ways with Shin

Jakarta: Shin Tae-yong has had his contract as Indonesia's head coach terminated with immediate effect, the country’s football federation (PSSI) announced on Monday.

Shin, who was appointed in December 2019, has been removed from the post with Indonesia sitting in third place in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 and only six months after signing a contract extension until 2027.

Ulsan HD sign Lee, Heo from Gwangju

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Ulsan HD sign Lee, Heo from Gwangju

Ulsan: Ulsan HD FC have continued the major overhaul of their K League 1 title-winning squad with the signing of Lee Hui-gyun and Heo Yool from fellow AFC Champions League Elite™ participants Gwangju FC and Kang Sang-woo from FC Seoul.

Korea Republic under-23 forward Heo replaces veteran striker Joo Min-kyu, whose departure was announced on Sunday when he signed for Daejon Hana Citizen, as Kim Pan-gon’s side look to successfully defend their back-to-back domestic crowns.

Contenders ready for battle at #WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Contenders ready for battle at #WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The quest to reach the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 kicks off this Saturday, January 11 when the Qualifiers get underway.

Nine berths at the third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s futsal national team tournament are on offer for the 18-strong cast, who have been split into four groups – two group of five teams and two groups of four.