VAR to be implemented at all AFC club competitions for 2024/25 season

Tue, 28 May, 2024

VAR to be implemented at all AFC club competitions for 2024/25 season

Kuala Lumpur: As Asian club football prepares to enter a new era, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reaffirmed its determination to maintain the highest officiating standards with the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system across its revamped three-tier club structure as well as the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ for the 2024/25 season.

Befitting the status of the newly introduced AFC Champions League Elite™, which will see the Continent’s top 24 teams battle for glory, the tournament will implement VAR from the League Stage, which kicks off this September.

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Europe Wrap: Taremi exits with cup-winning goal; Lee lifts French Cup

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Europe Wrap: Taremi exits with cup-winning goal; Lee lifts French Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Mehdi Taremi added yet another piece of silverware to his collection in his farewell game for FC Porto as the Islamic Republic of Iran striker’s extra-time penalty helped his side edge Sporting Lisbon 2-1 in the Taca de Portugal final on Sunday – his fifth major title with the Portuguese club since joining them in 2020.

Lee Kang-in and Paris Saint-Germain clinched a domestic treble after they defeated Lyon 2-1 in the Coupe de France final while his Korea Republic teammate Cho Gue-sung lifted the Superliga title in Denmark after supplying an assist to help FC Midtjylland earn a crucial point on the final day of the season.

The Japanese trio of Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate started Cetlic’s Scottish Cup final win against Rangers, Moeka Minami and Saki Kumagai won the Italian Women’s Cup and Shion Homma’s Club Brugge secured the league title in Belgium, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.

Saudi Arabia lead latest AFC Club Competitions Ranking

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Saudi Arabia lead latest AFC Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the latest AFC Club Competitions Ranking, with Saudi Arabia taking the top spot.

With a total of 103.148 points to their name, chart-toppers Saudi Arabia are followed by Japan and Korea Republic in the second and third places respectively.

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd clinch 19th Amir Cup; titles decided in Kuwait, Jordan, UAE

Mon, 27 May, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd clinch 19th Amir Cup; titles decided in Kuwait, Jordan, UAE

Doha: Mateus Uribe's dramatic 118th-minute goal secured 10-man Al Sadd a record-extending 19th Amir Cup victory following their 1-0 win over Qatar SC at the Education City Stadium on Friday.

Al Hussein tasted silverware for the first time after coming from behind to defeat Sahab SC 2-1 to lift their first Jordanian Pro League title while Al Wasl emerged champions in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait SC took the honours in Kuwait. .

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis take charge; mixed fortunes for Nasaf

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis take charge; mixed fortunes for Nasaf

Tehran: Defending champions Persepolis made the most of Esteghlal dropping points to climb up to the top of the Iran Pro League, while Nasaf experienced mixed fortunes in the Uzbekistan Super League.

In Turkmenistan, Arkadag continued their domination while Bashundhara Kings dropped points in the penultimate round of the Bangladesh Football Premier League, whereas Abdysh-Ata Kant consolidated their position at the top of the Kyrgyz Premier League.

The-AFC.com recaps the latest domestic action from leagues across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Mariners win historic treble; Persib gain upper hand in title clash

Mon, 27 May, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Mariners win historic treble; Persib gain upper hand in title clash

Kuala Lumpur: Central Coast Mariners posted a 3-1 extra-time victory against Melbourne Victory in the A-League Grand Final on Saturday to win their second consecutive Championship title – adding to their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 and Premiers Plate triumphs this season and becoming the first Australian club to complete a treble.

In Indonesia, Persib Bandung took a big step towards winning their first league title in a decade after a double from David da Silva helped Bojan Hodak’s side defeat Madura United 3-0 in the first leg of the Liga 1 final on Sunday while Bali United and Borneo FC played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their third-place playoff.

Defending champions Buriram United were knocked out of the Thai League Cup on Wednesday by Muangthong United who will now face BG Pathum United in the final while matches also took place in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.