#ACL Knockout Stage Draw - What they said

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

#ACL Knockout Stage Draw - What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 knockout stage is poised for mouthwatering encounters following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

With six former champions also in the race to lift the coveted trophy, exciting Round of 16 matches are on the cards when the tournament resumes in February.
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#ACL Knockout Stage Draw produces thrillers

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

#ACL Knockout Stage Draw produces thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 knockout stage has all the ingredients to be an exciting affair following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Six former Asian champions were among the teams who advanced to the knockout stage, with the Round of 16 scheduled to be played in February.

#AFCCup: Teams learn path to glory

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

#AFCCup: Teams learn path to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The road to AFC Cup™ 2023/24 glory has been cast in stone following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Eleven teams progressed from the Group Stage of the 19th edition of the iconic tournament, which kicked off in September and featured 36 teams from across the Confederation’s five Zones.

#AsianCup2023 - 5 Legends

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

#AsianCup2023 - 5 Legends

Kuala Lumpur: Some of Asia’s biggest superstars as well as its most promising young talents will be in action as 24 nations from across the continent battle each other for supremacy in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ which gets underway on January 12. 

The continental showpiece, entering its 18th edition, has provided the perfect stage for many to write their names into Asian football folklore and a number of players have grown their legends with stellar displays during the tournament’s 67-year history. 
 
With the excitement building ahead of the latest edition of the tournament, the-AFC.com looks at five such names who weaved magic on the pitch and became synonymous with the AFC Asian Cup.

Son headlines Korea Republic squad

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Son headlines Korea Republic squad

Seoul: Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min was named in Korea Republic's AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ squad on Thursday as head coach Jurgen Klinsmann aims to end the country's 64-year continental title drought.

Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan, who scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season against Brentford on Wednesday, was also among Klinsmann's 26-man selection for the tournament, which kicks off on January 12.

Player to Watch: Pham Tuan Hai (Vietnam)

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Pham Tuan Hai (Vietnam)

Kuala Lumpur: Since reaching the quarter-finals at AFC Asian Cup™ in 2019, Vietnam have seen a number of new stars emerge, and Pham Tuan Hai has developed into one of the most talked-about players in the Southeast Asian nation.

The forward has added new dynamism to an attack that was already brimming with talent as head coach Philippe Troussier – who replaced the long-serving Park Hang-seo earlier in the year – aims to guide the Golden Star Warriors into the knockout rounds for the second successive edition. 
 
Tuan Hai is one that could light up the upcoming AFC Asian Cup, with the in-form Hanoi FC man displaying his considerable potential in the recently concluded AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 group stage.

Al Nassr narrow gap

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Al Nassr narrow gap

Jeddah: Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane netted braces as Al Nassr defeated Al Ittihad 5-2 in a Saudi Pro League 2023/24 tie on Tuesday.

The win took Al Nassr to 43 points, seven behind leaders Al Hilal SFC with 18 matches played. 

Koo: Best chance for Taegeuk Warriors to end wait

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Koo: Best chance for Taegeuk Warriors to end wait

Kuala Lumpur: With just over two weeks to go for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the-AFC.com caught up with former Korea Republic captain Koo Ja-cheol to get his thoughts on the continental showpiece.

The AFC Asian Cup holds a special place in the heart of the midfielder, whose five goals earned him the Golden Boot at the 2011 edition of the tournament. 

Europe Wrap: Son wins it for Spurs; Nakamura strikes in France

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Europe Wrap: Son wins it for Spurs; Nakamura strikes in France

Kuala Lumpur: Son Heung-min scored his 11th goal of the season in England to help Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur defeat Everton 2-1 on Saturday while Matildas striker Sam Kerr was on target for Chelsea in the UEFA Women’s Champions League during the midweek. 

Keito Nakamura scored the only goal of the game as Reims edged Le Havre 1-0 in France on Wednesday and his Japanese compatriot Koki Ogawa scored to help NEC Nijmegen overcome GVVV and progress to the Round of 16 of the KNVB Cup in the Netherlands. 
 
Islamic Republic of Iran striker Mehdi Taremi scored in a cup win for FC Porto in Portugal, Kim Min-jae guided Bayern Munich to another victory in Germany and Kyogo Furuhashi struck in Celtic's win in Scotland, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.