Son urges fans to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines ahead of military service

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Son urges fans to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines ahead of military service

Seoul: Son Heung-min has urged his fans to stay safe as he prepares to begin mandatory national service in Korea Republic. 

The Tottenham Hotspur will undergo the four-week national service camp within the coming days and urged fans not to show up and greet him.

Spurs star Son to start national service

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Spurs star Son to start national service

London: Tottenham forward Son Heung-min will start four weeks of national service in Korea Republic this month.

Son returned to Asia recently after the Premier League was postponed because of the coronavirus and is in a two-week quarantine period.

With English football unlikely to return soon, the Korea Republic star will complete compulsory military service in his home country before returning to north London next month.

50 years on: Moeini, Jabbari recall Taj Tehran’s 1970 Asian Club Championship triumph

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

50 years on: Moeini, Jabbari recall Taj Tehran’s 1970 Asian Club Championship triumph

Tehran: A burgeoning continental competition, a full stadium in Tehran, and an era-defining victory for Iranian football - The events of April 10, 1970, and Taj Tehran’s Asian Club Championship Final win over Israel’s Hapoel Tel Aviv, remain burned in the memories of those who participated.

In only the third staging of the continental tournament, Taj - known as FC Esteghlal from 1979 - became the first Iranian winners, and the first club from outside Israel to lift trophy, winning 2-1 after extra-time in front of an estimated 35,000 fans at the original Amjadieh Stadium.

AFC Cup: Magic Moments

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup: Magic Moments

Kuala Lumpur: While the 2020 AFC Cup remains on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve been looking back at some of the most memorable moments the competition has seen over the years. 

This week, we return with three more as we turn the spotlight on an ASEAN champion, a double hat-trick hero and late, late drama in Tajikistan.

5 of the Best: Long-range goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Long-range goals

Kuala Lumpur: Goals, goals and more goals as the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' series returns with another compilation of wondrous strikes from the Continent's premier club competition.  

Over the past few weeks, we have highlighted some of the finest acrobatic goals, solo goals and volleys as we look back on the moments that have got fans out of their seats. The latest edition of '5 of the Best' showcases stunning strikes from distance, so stand by for some screamers!

The Asian Football Quiz - Round 4

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - Round 4

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
The Asian Football Quiz - Round 2
The Asian Football Quiz - Round 3

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Kuala Lumpur: Over the years a number of Asian players have produced the goods at the FIFA World Cup, lighting up arenas around the globe and providing incredible moments that have gone down in the Continent’s footballing folklore. 

With the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 only days away, we turn back the clock to highlight the achievements of five Asian players who have shone brightest on the global showpiece.

You can tell us who you think is the best Asian player at the FIFA World Cup by voting at the bottom of the article.