Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest in top form

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest in top form

Kuala Lumpur: Reo Hatate, Ritsu Doan, Kento Shiogai and Keisuke Goto of Japan, Oh Hyeon-gyu and Lee Jae-sung of Korea Republic and Mousa Al Tamari of Jordan all featured among the goal-getters across major European leagues and competitions.

Other continental stars were also in the thick of action, so follow the-AFC.com as we take look at what Asia’s finest were up to in Europe the past week.

Chang: Wuhan Jiangda will learn from ASFAR experience

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Chang: Wuhan Jiangda will learn from ASFAR experience

Berrechid: Head coach Chang Weiwei saw a silver lining despite Wuhan Jiangda Women FC’s 2-1 defeat to Morocco’s ASFAR in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026 second round on Sunday.

Wang Shuang had given the AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25™ winners the lead with a stunning strike just before the half-hour mark but ASFAR turned the game around with goals from Hajar Said and Sanaa Mssoudy to seal the win in extra-time.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT lift Malaysia FA Cup; Malut stun Persib

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: JDT lift Malaysia FA Cup; Malut stun Persib

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim once again underlined their domestic supremacy with a commanding FA Cup final triumph, adding more silverware to an already dominant campaign.

Malut United landed a major blow in Indonesia by defeating Persib Bandung while in Cambodia, leaders Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC were made to work hard for their point as they were held at home.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis climb to the top; Istiklol clinch 15th title

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis climb to the top; Istiklol clinch 15th title

Tehran: Persepolis’s six-match unbeaten streak saw them top the Iran Pro League for the first time this season as the league continues to see new challengers to Tractor’s FC crown.

FC Istiklol emerged Tajik League champions for the 12th consecutive time while FK Arkadag are just one match away from their third straight perfect Yokary Liga record.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#AFCU23: The Stadiums

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: The Stadiums

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ will be played in four stadiums across two cities.

Jeddah and Riyadh will witness what promises to be high quality action with 32 matches to be played. The-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the four stadiums.

#AFCU23: Stars who have shone

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: Stars who have shone

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ has a history of showcasing some of the brightest talents on the continent as the players on display look to continue their rise to prominence.

Many of those who have stood out for their countries over the years have gone on to become key performers for their senior national teams and represent some of the biggest clubs in Asia and beyond.

As the seventh edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup approaches its kick-off on January 6, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on some of the other big names to have graced the tournament.