Yamaguchi leaves Vissel Kobe for Nagasaki

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Yamaguchi leaves Vissel Kobe for Nagasaki

Kobe: Vissel Kobe have confirmed the departure of captain Hotaru Yamaguchi, with the J1 League-winning captain leaving the club to join V-Varen Nagasaki.

The move to the second division outfit brings an end to a six-year spell with the club, during which time Yamaguchi helped steer Kobe to back-to-back league titles and two Emperor’s Cup crowns.

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Europe Wrap: Kang-in's PSG widen lead

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Europe Wrap: Kang-in's PSG widen lead

Kuala Lumpur: Lee Kang-in played his part as Paris Saint-Germain stretched their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 10 points.

Lee's Korea Republic counterpart Son Heung-min, however, couldn't spark Tottenham Hotspur as they fell to a 6-3 defeat against Liverpool in the English Premier League.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the Asian contingent fared across Europe this past week.

#ACLTwo 2024/25 Match Predictor: Historic victories, last-gasp goals and knockout stage qualifications!

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo 2024/25 Match Predictor: Historic victories, last-gasp goals and knockout stage qualifications!

Kuala Lumpur: Group Stage done, roll on the knockout phase. The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 has not disappointed with enthralling games being played week in, week out across the continent.  

Six matchdays in the books, and a big shout out to all users who have participated in our Match Predictor so far. You’ve correctly called big results, missed out on some, but give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the Group Stage.  
 
For those who still have not taken part in our FREE to join AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Match Predictor, sign up now to compete with friends and win cool prizes at (https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two/predictor.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=topMenuBar&utm_campaign=acl2matchpredictor&utm_content=ENG). 
 
Alright, time now for the recap of your picks in the tournament so far.  

Year in Review: FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 left the continent's five challengers with mixed feelings with none progressing to the semi-finals.

Asia was represented by Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Thailand and hosts Uzbekistan.

Afghanistan and Tajikistan made their debuts at the global event.

Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Kuala Lumpur: The 2024 Paris Olympic Games proved to be a tough challenge for the continent's representative in the men's and women's tournaments.

Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq were Asia's flagbearers in the men's event while Japan and Australia were the challengers for the women's tournament.

Year in Review - AFC Cup™ 2023/24

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Year in Review - AFC Cup™ 2023/24

Kuala Lumpur: Central Coast Mariners brought the curtains down on the AFC Cup™ by becoming the first Australian team to lift the coveted trophy after defeating Lebanon's Al Ahed in the final of the 2023/24 edition.

With the AFC Cup making way for a revamped continental club competition structure, Mariners were the ones standing tall at the end of a challenging campaign.

Year in Review: AFC Champions League™ 2023/24

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Champions League™ 2023/24

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates won the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 in stunning fashion, defeating Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos in a thrilling final played over two legs.

With the AFC's club competitions transitioning to a new format from the 2024/25 season, it was only fitting that the inaugural winners brought the curtains down on the AFC Champions League by waltzing their way to a second title.

Year in Review: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea emerged champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with a 1-0 win over Japan in the final.

Korea Republic finished third after edging China 2-1 in the playoff with the top three finishers qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

Year in Review: AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Japan became the first team to emerge two-time champions after lifting the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ title in May.

It was a well deserved triumph for Go Oiwa's side as they added the title to the one won in 2016 while runners-up Uzbekistan and third-placed Iraq joined them in qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Year in Review: AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran were peerless as they lifted the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 title in commanding fashion.

It was a record extending 13th title for Iran while Tajikistan and Afghanistan created history of their own by qualifying for maiden appearances at the FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Year in Review: AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea marked their return to the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ in style as they clinched a well deserved title at Uzbekistan 2024.

Ri Song Ho's players were dominant from start to finish as they ended a 17-year wait to lift the title for a second time, having also finished runners-up on six occasions.

Year in Review: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Kuala Lumpur: As 2024 winds down and the Asian Football Confederation's tournaments take a breather, it is time to reflect on what has been an extremely busy and successful year for the game across the continent.

We kick off our review of 2024 with a look back at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, by far the most successful edition ever, with Qatar emerging champions for the second successive edition and Jordan making the final for the first time in history.