Al Hajri extends Al Sadd contract to 2023

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Hajri extends Al Sadd contract to 2023

Doha: Qatar international Salem Al Hajri has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd SC until 2023.

Speaking after signing the extension, Al Hajri said: “I feel very happy that I will continue with this great club until 2023.”

Teshrin end long wait to seal third Syria league title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teshrin end long wait to seal third Syria league title

Homs: Teshrin ended a wait of 23 years to lift the Syria Premier League title after defeating Al Karama 1-0 in their final match of the season on Tuesday.

It is the third time Teshrin have lifted the title and Mohammad Marmour was the hero, with the Syria national team midfielder scoring the only goal as the club finished on 59 points.

Teshrin’s previous titles were won in 1982 and 1997.

Gimenez takes charge of Lebanon’s Al Ahed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Gimenez takes charge of Lebanon’s Al Ahed

Beirut: Lebanon’s Al Ahed announced on Tuesday that Spain’s Daniel Gimenez has replaced Bassem Marmar as head coach of the 2019 AFC Cup champions.

The 36-year-old Gimenez an assistant to Marmar, who recently left the Lebanese champions to join Kuwait Premier League giants Al Arabi.

Al Sadd's Xavi on the road to recovery 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Sadd's Xavi on the road to recovery 

Barcelona: Al Sadd head coach Xavi has said he is "fine" after testing positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Xavi has been quarantined in Doha after catching COVID-19 and missed Al Sadd's 2-1 win against Al Khor in the Qatar Stars League on Saturday.

"I feel good, although isolated, logically. And I'm looking forward to training soon," he said in an interview with sports newspaper Marca.

The Asian Football Quiz – Goal or No Goal?

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz – Goal or No Goal?

Kuala Lumpur:  Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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The Asian Football Quiz: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, Round 7, Round 8, Round 9, Round 10, Round 11, Round 12, Round 13, Round 14, Round 15, Round 16, Round 17.

Vote for your best ACL2018 Team: Midfielders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best ACL2018 Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: As the-AFC.com continues to look back at the stars from recent AFC Champions League campaigns, there is another glittering cast on offer this week as we shine the spotlight on the best midfielders from the 2018 tournament. 

After selecting the 2018 competition's best goalkeeper and the four men to take their place in the backline, this week we move on to the more attacking positions by turning our attention towards the midfield positions and highlighting 10 standout performers.

A tournament that saw Barcelona legend Xavi finally make his AFC Champions League debut had no shortage of creative flair, so review the nominees and don't forget to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article!

5 of the Best: Chips, lobs and scoops

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Chips, lobs and scoops

Kuala Lumpur: It's that time of the week when the-AFC.com looks back at some of the finest goals the AFC Cup has witnessed over the years, with the latest '5 of the Best' taking in chips, lobs and scoops. 

With our series so far including acrobatic goals, solo goals, volleys, long-range screamers, free-kicks, last-minute winners, curlers and flicks, tricks and backheels, this week's compilation sees beautifully executed finishes from teams from Pyongyang, Bacolod, Yangon and more so sit back and enjoy!