Minamino joins Liverpool

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Minamino joins Liverpool

Liverpool: Liverpool FC have confirmed the signing of Japan international Takumi Minamino from RB Salzburg, the club announced on Thursday.

The Japan international forward will officially become a Reds player on January 1 after he finalised personal terms and passed a medical on Merseyside.

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Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Kuala Lumpur: With the transfer window open, teams are either bolstering their ranks ahead of new seasons kicking off or are adding reinforcements to their squads. 

The-AFC.com highlights the ins and outs across the Continent.

#ACL2020 draw sets stage for spectacular affair

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

#ACL2020 draw sets stage for spectacular affair

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Al Hilal SFC will play in Group B of the 2020 AFC Champions League following the conclusion of the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, who defeated Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan to lift the 2019 title after runners-up finishes in 2014 and 2017, will have Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE), Pakhtakor (UZB) and the winner of a play-off for company.

Khalilzadeh voted best goal of AFC Champions League 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Khalilzadeh voted best goal of AFC Champions League 2019

Kuala Lumpur: After nearly four million votes, the best goal of the 2019 AFC Champions League has been decided with Shojae Khalilzadeh's incredible scissor kick for Persepolis against Al Ahli named the winning effort following the public poll on the-AFC.com.

Ten fantastic goals were nominated that spanned the Continent from Uzbekistan to Urawa, but it was Persepolis' defender Khalilzadeh whose amazing acrobatics that captured the attention and favour of Asia's football fans.

The Iranian had previously won Goal of the Week for Matchday Three and Goal of the Group Stage, and so completes his hat-trick with the overall best goal of the 2019 AFC Champions League.

ACL 2019: 6 Breakout Stars

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2019: 6 Breakout Stars

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League witnessed a number of young players across Asia announce their arrival in the Continent’s biggest club competition as they displayed their potential in abundance. 

From fabulous goals to mature performances and even a record-breaking feat, the next generation of stars was a welcome addition to the tournament. The-AFC.com has selected six of the best, who we can look forward to seeing much more of in the future.

Teams learn 2020 group stage challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teams learn 2020 group stage challenge

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ahed FC will begin the defence of their AFC Cup title in Group A following the completion of the draw for the 2020 edition at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Al Ahed will have Bahrain's Manama Club, Al Jaish of Syria and the winner of the West Zone Play-off for company as the Lebanese side will seek to make it back-to-back AFC titles after defeating DPR Korea's 4.25 SC in the 2019 final.

Klok voted best goal of AFC Cup 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Klok voted best goal of AFC Cup 2019

Kuala Lumpur: After nearly 350,000 votes, the best goal of AFC Cup 2019 has been decided with Marc Klok's rocket for PSM Makassar against Lao Toyota FC named the winning effort following the public poll on the-AFC.com.

Eight amazing efforts were put up for consideration from Dushanbe via Kuwait and Dhaka to Bogor, but it was a thunderbolt from PSM Makassar midfielder Marc Klok that has been selected by Asia's football fans as the best.

Abahani Dhaka Limited's Sohel Rana was edged out into second place, while Altymyrat Annadurdyyev of Altyn Asyr finished third.