Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC are determined to continue from where they left off as the reigning AFC Champions League holders get set for the resumption of the Saudi Pro League on Wednesday.
Al Hilal held a six-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League when the tournament was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and head coach Razvan Lucescu said his team are geared up to seal the title for a record-extending 16th time.
With eight matches remaining, Al Hilal resume their campaign with an enticing home clash against defending champions Al Nassr on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The 2018 AFC Champions League boasted an array of fine attacking talent with some world-class performers gracing Asia's most prestigious club competition.
After deciding the top goalkeeper, the best defence in front of him and the playmakers in midfield, we have eight players of our 2018 AFC Champions League Best XI confirmed, so now it's time to complete the jigsaw by voting for the men to lead the line up front.
So, without further ado, here are the eight players in contention for the three places in attack. Review the nominees and then choose your favourites for this all-star XI in the poll below.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Clubs from Uzbekistan have featured in each AFC Champions League since the tournament launched in 2002-03, with a number of the Central Asian country's finest players having left their mark on the Continental competition.
An Uzbek side may have yet to win the AFC Champions League but the likes of Pakhtakor, Bunyodkor and Lokomotiv have impressed over the years, having all gone deep into the tournament while featuring a host of standout performers – many of whom have also starred for clubs outside their homeland.
This week we highlight five players from Uzbekistan who have shone on the Continental stage and ask you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Over the past two months, the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' series has brought you some of the most memorable goals from the AFC Cup, but this week we turn our attention to the other end of the pitch and focus on goalkeepers by reviewing some fabulous saves.
From Jordan to Johor, we highlight five breathtaking efforts from those trusted as the last line of defence as they perform wonders to keep out the opposition. Enjoy the selection and don't forget to vote your favourite at the bottom of the article.
Also check out previous editions: acrobatic goals, solo goals, volleys, long-range screamers, free-kicks, last-minute winners, curlers, flicks, tricks & backheels and chips, lobs & scoops.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
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, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, Round 7, Round 8, Round 9, Round 10, Round 11, Round 12, Round 13, Round 14, Round 15, Round 16, Round 17, Round 18.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Al Wehdat and Al Ramtha got off to winning starts as the Jordan Premier League swung back into action on Monday.
Al Wehdat defeated Al Salt 3-0 in their second league match with the season having been halted in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Beijing: Former China PR goalkeeper Yang Zhi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 37, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him help Beijing FC to the Chinese Super League title in 2009.
Yang, who also played 38 times for China, made the announcement on Monday, bringing an end to a 17-season stint between the posts. He had been without a club after leaving Beijing at the end of 2019.
