AFC Champions League™ 2022 (WEST) - Star Names

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (WEST) - Star Names

Riyadh: Over the years, the AFC Champions League™ has attracted some iconic names, both from across Asia and beyond, and the latest edition of the competition brings together an unprecedented number of star players.

With the start of the group stage action in the West drawing ever closer, the-AFC.com takes a look at some of the star names that will be on show in Saudi Arabia. 

Santi Cazorla of Al Sadd and Bernard of Sharjah look to make an impact on their second appearance, but each of James Rodriguez, Odion Ighalo, Ever Banega and Toby Alderweireld will be making their debuts for Al Rayyan, Al Hilal, Al Shabab and Al Duhail respectively.

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AFC Champions League™ 2022 (WEST) - The Host Cities

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (WEST) - The Host Cities

Riyadh: For the first time in the AFC Champions League™ history, the centralised group stage will take place across four cities in one country, with Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Buraidah hosting west games between 7th and 27th of April.

Over the past three years, and in an effort to ensure continuity of Asia’s premier club competition despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the AFC held the 2020 edition in a centralised format in Qatar, with the cities of Doha and Al Wakrah hosting the games.

Last year, hosting rights for group stage matches were divided between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and India for the West, while Uzbekistan and Thailand hosted games in the East. Ahead of kick-off of the 2022 edition, the-AFC.com profiles the four host cities of West groups.

Group A: Unstoppable Indonesia, Thailand secure wins

Sun, 03 Apr, 2022

Group A: Unstoppable Indonesia, Thailand secure wins

Bangkok: Thailand cruised past Cambodia for a second successive win in Group A of the 2022 AFF Futsal Championship on Sunday, while Indonesia opened their campaign with a strong result over Brunei Darussalam.

Thailand were simply too much for Cambodia after securing a 16-0 win to top the standings with six points after successive wins, while Indonesia enjoyed a great start after beating Brunei 12-0.

Group A: Opening day wins for Thailand, Malaysia

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Group A: Opening day wins for Thailand, Malaysia

Bangkok: Thailand and Malaysia kicked off their 2022 AFF Futsal Championship Group A with wins over Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia respectively on Saturday. 

Thailand signalled their determination to defend their title after outclassing Brunei with 13 unanswered goals, while Malaysia emerged victorious in a 13-goal frenzy against Cambodia. 

Fate at Fatorda: The Laxmikant Kattimani fairytale

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Fate at Fatorda: The Laxmikant Kattimani fairytale

Hyderabad: Laxmikant Kattimani etched himself into the Indian Super League’s history books with an unforgettable performance that included penalty shootout heroics in the 2021-22 final.

The Hyderabad FC shot-stopper’s man-of-the-match display against Kerala Blasters ensured the club picked up their first-ever piece of silverware. However, it was a far-from-straightforward journey with Kattimani having to overcome difficult moments in his career before finally fulfilling his dream. 

From his FC Goa days to clinching the ISL title for Hyderabad, Kattimani shares his experiences in an exclusive interview with the-AFC.com

Al Shabab's Banega relishing the challenge of facing big AFC Champions League clubs

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Al Shabab's Banega relishing the challenge of facing big AFC Champions League clubs

Riyadh: One of the biggest names gearing up for the AFC Champions League™ 2022, Al Shabab FC midfielder Ever Banega has already stamped his mark on the Saudi Pro League and is now looking to take his influence to the continental stage.

Ahead of Al Shabab’s return to Asian football after seven years of absence, the-afc.comsat with the former Argentine international to discuss his past, future, and everything in between.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw: What they said

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw: What they said

Doha: The glitzy draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday.

Japan, Saudi Arabia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Korea Republic and tournament hosts Qatar were handed challenging draws with Felix Sanchez’s side kicking off the tournament in November against Ecuador.

There could be a sixth Asian side in Qatar 2022 as Australia or United Arab Emirates will have to navigate their way to the Finals via an Inter-Confederation playoff victory over Peru.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the reaction to the draw.