Al Hilal build up for Al Ahli tie

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Hilal build up for Al Ahli tie

Lienz: Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal SFC have been based in Austria since Tuesday for pre-season training before they embark on the next phase of the 2019 AFC Champions League.

The Riyadh club, along with new head coach Răzvan Lucescu, have set up camp in the city of Lienz which will be their base for the duration of their three-week stay in Austria.

Al Ittihad in Manchester for tune-up

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Ittihad in Manchester for tune-up

Manchester: Jose Luis Sierra’s Al Ittihad have begun their training camp in Manchester, England with focus on the 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 tie against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Zobahan FC in August.

Luis Sierra, who took over from Slaven Bilic in February, steered the club out of the relegation zone to finish 10th in the domestic league but the Saudi Arabia club have performed especially well on the continental front.

The Tigers advanced into the knockout rounds of the 2019 AFC Champions League when they took second spot in Group B behind United Arab Emirates’ Al Wahda, to book a Round of 16 clash against Zobahan FC.

Al Wahda get set for Al Nassr challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Wahda get set for Al Nassr challenge

Kuala Lumpur: Al Wahda FSCC's preparations for the 2019 AFC Champions League knockout stage and new UAE Pro League season are gathering pace with the squad based in the Netherlands since June 25.

Head coach Maurice Steijn is using the camp to familiarise himself with the squad, with the Dutchman having taking over from compatriot Hank ten Cate just two weeks ago.

Steijn has had to hit the ground running as Al Wahda, who finished third in the 2018-19 UAE Pro League, will be in 2019 AFC Champions League action in just under a month.

They will face Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr in the first leg of the Round of 16 on August 5 with the return leg a week later.

Benitez ready to create 'something great' at Dalian Yifang

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Benitez ready to create 'something great' at Dalian Yifang

Shanghai: Rafael Benitez admits he faces a stiff challenge in China PR but hopes to "create something great" at Dalian Yifang. 

In separate comments posted on both his own and the club's websites, the 2005 Champions League winner with Liverpool said he had been approached on previous occasions about a move to China PR but that nothing lined up quite like Dalian's offer.

Al Duhail head to Portugal ahead of Al Sadd face-off

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Duhail head to Portugal ahead of Al Sadd face-off

Doha: With the 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash with Al Sadd and the 2019-20 Qatar Stars League (QSL) season fast approaching, Al Duhail have set up base in the Portuguese city of Porto Mayo for a training camp.

Al Duhail, whose reign as QSL champions was ended by Al Sadd last season, ended the campaign brightly by winning the Amir Cup with a 4-1 triumph in the final over their domestic rivals.

Quarter-final ties confirmed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Quarter-final ties confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League quarter-final lineup was finalised following the official draw ceremony at the AFC House on Tuesday.

Defending champions Kashima Antlers, aiming to create history by becoming the first Japanese side to win back-to-back titles, will face two-time AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou Evergrande FC from China PR.

Guangzhou, who have not gone beyond the quarter-final stage since 2015, will welcome Kashima on August 28 before travelling to Japan on September 18.

Persepolis place trust in Argentine Calderon

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Persepolis place trust in Argentine Calderon

Kuala Lumpur: Persepolis FC have unveiled Argentine Gabriel Calderon as their new head coach.

The former Argentina international replaces Croatian Branko Ivankovic, who is now leading Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli.

Persepolis announced Calderon's signing on Monday and the Islamic Republic of Iran giants will be counting on the former midfielder, who played for Argentina in the 1982 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, to continue their dominance in the Iran Pro League.