Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Riyadh: Bafetimbi Gomis is back in Saudi Arabia and ready to power reigning AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal SFC to more glory.
The French striker returned to Riyadh last week - having spent the COVID-19 lockdown in Lyon, France - in preparation for the resumption of the 2019-20 Saudi Pro League season.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After tens of thousands of fans from throughout the footballing world cast their votes last week, the race to decide Asia’s Best FIFA World Cup goals continues.
In a second semi-final featuring 10 more Asian World Cup classics, this week’s selection features some of the continent’s all-time greats, all delivering moments of magic on the game’s biggest stage.
There are fabulous free-kicks, blistering breakaways and scorchers from distance, but which five goals will advance to next week’s final?
Cast your vote below from our list of nominees:
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kobe: Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen believes the sky's the limit for Vissel Kobe if they can raise their consistency levels ahead of the J.League resumption on Saturday.
Two cups, four wins and one draw, football in 2020 began in near ideal fashion for Japan's Vissel Kobe.
Victories over Kashima Antlers on January 1 brought the Emperor's Cup to the Kansai region and it was followed on February 8 by the Japanese Super Cup after a marathon penalty shootout win over league champions Yokohama F. Marinos.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tokyo: Kumi Yokoyama was a mere 16 years old when she dribbled past six Korea DPR players in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Trinidad and Tobago 2010 to score one of the greatest goals in the history of women’s football.
Her stunning solo effort earned her the FIFA Puskás Award that same year and marked the emergence of a player whose talent has continued to blossom ever since.
“It was a miracle goal and I wouldn’t have got where I am today without it,” the Japanese forward told FIFA.com. “It generated a lot of expectation and put a lot of pressure on my shoulders, but I learned a lot from it. The experience I’ve gained has helped me overcome the obstacles I’ve faced.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: It's hard to beat the feeling of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at the very last, and this week's '5 of the Best' highlights some of the most dramatic climaxes ever seen in the AFC Cup.
From scenes in Singapore to joy in Jakarta and incredible climaxes in Guwahati, Hisor and Al Wakrah, our latest edition shines the spotlight on the magical moments that help make the beautiful game the most watched sport in the world.
Also take a look at past editions that feature acrobatic goals, solo goals, volleys, long-range screamers and free-kicks.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With international football not set to return until later in the year, the-AFC.com continues its look back at some of Asia's greatest performers at the FIFA World Cup and asks you, the fans, to vote for the Best XI.
We're just one position away from finding out who you want as your best Asian team at the FIFA World Cup. The best goalkeeper has been decided, as has your defence and the midfield in front of them, so now it's time to find the men to lead the line up front.
So, without further ado, here are the six players in contention for the 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: The 2017 AFC Champions League boasted an array of fine attacking talents with some world class performers gracing Asia's most prestigious club competition and a prolific Syrian rising to prominence.
After deciding the top goalkeeper, the best defence in front of him and the playmakers in midfield, we have eight players of our 2017 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.