Transfers wrap up – Asian players abroad and big moves in Asia

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

Transfers wrap up – Asian players abroad and big moves in Asia

Dubai: As we approach the start of the new season across Europe and West Asia, clubs have been busy strengthening their squad over the past few weeks. 

The-AFC.com recaps some of the biggest moves within the continent and for Asian players abroad this window.

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Best goals of Group Stage: S-final 1

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Best goals of Group Stage: S-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2022 Knockout Stage is set to be a thrilling affair with the pathway to the Final having been decided.

As we wait for the action to resume in early August with the ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some of the goals that lit up the Group Stage. 

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite!

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Midfielders

Sun, 24 Jul, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group Stage Stats Leaders: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: After shining the spotlight on the standout displays by goalkeepers and defenders in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage, it’s time to turn the attention to the midfielders as the-AFC.com highlights those who shone in the first round. 

To select the candidates for each position, we have reflected on match data from the group stage to draw up a statistics-based approach to present the outstanding performers. 

Here are eight midfielders whose displays on the continent set them apart. 

20 years on - Asia’s FIFA World Cup: The Legacy

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

20 years on - Asia’s FIFA World Cup: The Legacy

Dubai: Two decades on since Asia hosted the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time in its history and four months before the world’s eyes turn to Asia again as Qatar hosts the 2022 edition, the-AFC.com revisits Korea/Japan 2002.

We come to the conclusion of this four-part series on the first-ever FIFA World Cup to take place in Asia by examining the legacy of the competition, both in the short term and two decades on.