Espanyol were defeated 1-0 by Barcelona in their La Liga tie on Wednesday, a result which confirmed their relegation.

While disappointed at the turn of events, Wu Lei – who joined the Spanish side in January 2019, said he would continue working hard to realise his dreams.

After launching in 2005-06, the A-League has been graced by world-renowned Australian internationals and attracted some huge names from across the globe, while the country can also point to success in the AFC Champions League.

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The stream – taken live by Football Federation Australia (FFA), Socceroos, numerous Member Federations, and Western Sydney Wanderers FC on Facebook – has since accumulated nearly 50,000 views.

Organised by long-serving Australian football media contributor Harry Michaels OAM, the broadcast reflected on Rasic’s influence in and on the game at both national and local levels, and was hosted by respected football journalist and commentator, Andy Paschalidis.

Paschalidis was joined by a variety of guests including former Socceroos Alex Tobin, Adrian Alston, Max Tolson, Jim Fraser, and of course, Australia’s first ever FIFA World Cup coach, Rasic.

The 26-year-old midfielder is scheduled to finalise his move, pending a physical, following FC Tokyo's J-League tie with Urawa Reds on July 18.

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The AFC’s National Team and Club competitions as well as the AFC Futsal Championship planned for Turkmenistan have been postponed since February and March but, thanks to the support of the Members, Leagues and Clubs, there is a determination to finish the competitions this year.

Keeping the 23-year-old forward was one of the main targets of Spanish head coach Xavi, who has also recently extended his contract for another year.

“I’m working with the club’s management during the current period on a number of issues,” said Xavi previously to Al Sadd's website. “The most important of which is the renewal of Akram Afif’s contract.”