Japan's Takefusa Kubo confident Getafe switch can kick-start season

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan's Takefusa Kubo confident Getafe switch can kick-start season

Getafe: Japan international Takefusa Kubo is hoping his mid-season loan move to Getafe will finally kickstart his season in Spain’s La Liga following a frustrating stint with Villarreal.

The highly-rated 19-year-old playmaker left the Yellow Submarine after starting just twice in the league since moving to the Unai Emery-coached club from Real Madrid on loan in the summer.

That lack of regular action saw Kubo pursue another move in the winter transfer window and, after transferring earlier in the month, he made his debut for Getafe last week from the bench in a 3-1 win over Elche.

Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards: Voting closes for Best AFC International Player of 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards: Voting closes for Best AFC International Player of 2020

Kuala Lumpur: Voting for Asia's Choice - Fan Awards: Best AFC International Player of 2020 has ended.

The winner will be revealed on Sunday with 60 percent of the votes supplied by the direct participation of fans on the-AFC.com and 40 percent by a panel of Asian football experts.

Vote for your best 2020 AFC Champions League Team: Midfielders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best 2020 AFC Champions League Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: As football lovers across Asia look forward to the return of the AFC Champions League, the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI of the 2020 edition.

Over the past two weeks we have seen the goalkeeper and the back four in front of him decided, so now it's time to turn our attention to the midfield and find out who you consider the top trio.

So, here are the 10 players in contention for three places in the centre of the park. Review the candidates and then select your favourite for this all-star XI in the poll below.

Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards: Voting closes for Best 2020 AFC Champions League Player

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards: Voting closes for Best 2020 AFC Champions League Player

Kuala Lumpur: Voting for Asia's Choice - Fan Awards: Best 2020 AFC Champions League Player has closed.

The winner will be revealed on Sunday, January 24, with 60 percent of the votes supplied by the direct participation of fans on the-AFC.com and 40 percent by a panel of Asian football experts.

Check out the nominees once again and don't forget, the result will be announced on Sunday. Thank you for voting.

Japan's Naomichi Ueda joins Nimes on loan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan's Naomichi Ueda joins Nimes on loan

Nimes: Japan international defender Naomichi Ueda has joined French side Nimes on loan until the end of the season from Belgian outfit Cercle Brugge.

The Ligue 1 side, who are currently in 18th place in the 20-team French top flight, have secured an option to buy the 26-year-old at the conclusion of the current campaign.

Korea Republic kick off final training camp for Olympic playoff against China PR 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Korea Republic kick off final training camp for Olympic playoff against China PR 

Seoul: Korea Republic, seeking a first appearance at the Women's Olympic football tournament, reported for a month-long training camp on Monday.

Korea will take on China PR next month in a two-legged playoff for a spot at the Tokyo Olympics. Korea will host the first leg on February 19 in Jeju, with the return leg in Suzhou, China, five days later.

Korea Republic advanced to the playoff after finishing top of Group A of the final round of the Qualifiers while China were second behind Australia in Group B.

The Asian Football Quiz - FIFA Club World Cup edition

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - FIFA Club World Cup edition

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know all there is on Asian football? With the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 set to be held in Qatar on February 1-11, test your knowledge on Asia's history in the tournament.

DID YOU KNOW?

The FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 will see 2020 AFC Champions League winners Ulsan Hyundai FC and tournament hosts Al Duhail SC competing with the world's best from February 1 to 11.

The draw takes place in Zurich on Tuesday at 16:00 CET (UTC+7).