Hong determined to power Ulsan to continental glory

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Hong determined to power Ulsan to continental glory

Ulsan: Hong Myung-bo has done almost everything during a career that saw him play at four FIFA World Cup Finals and coach Korea Republic to Olympic bronze in London in 2012. Now he has his sights set on steering Ulsan Hyundai into the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 final.

It’s almost two-and-a-half years since Hong Myung-bo replaced Kim Do-hoon as Ulsan Hyundai head coach, and the Korea Republic legend has barely put a foot out of place since.
 
Back-to-back K League 1 titles in his first two seasons at the helm saw Hong build on his predecessor’s achievements, ending a run of domestic disappointment after Kim’s side had become perennial bridesmaids during Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors’ period of dominance.

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Kewell, Marinos already in sync ahead of Ulsan showdown

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Kewell, Marinos already in sync ahead of Ulsan showdown

Kuala Lumpur: Harry Kewell takes Yokohama F. Marinos into their first AFC Champions League™ semi-final when the Japanese side face Ulsan Hyundai over two legs, with the former Socceroos forward having endured a rapid-fire introduction to life at the helm of the Japanese giants.

There was very little time for Harry Kewell to acclimatise to his new surroundings when he arrived in Japan as the latest Australian coaching import to take the helm of five-time J1 League title winners Yokohama F. Marinos.
 
The 45-year-old’s appointment at the end of last year, while long rumoured as speculation swirled around incumbent Kevin Muscat’s future plans, had been unexpected.
 
Despite a stellar playing career with Leeds United, Liverpool and Australia, Kewell’s limited coaching record meant his selection to follow J1 League-conquering coaches Muscat and Ange Postecoglou was met with some surprise.

Al Hilal cruise past Al Ittihad to lift Saudi Super Cup

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Al Hilal cruise past Al Ittihad to lift Saudi Super Cup

Abu Dhabi: Brazilian forward Malcom was the star with two goals as Al Hilal SFC claimed the Saudi Super Cup title with a 4-1 win over Al-Ittihad in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Al Hilal, who meet UAE's Al Ain in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-finals next week, are well placed to clinch the Saudi Pro League title and are in the semi-finals of the King's Cup. 

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group D Teams

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group D Teams

Kuala Lumpur: With just days remaining before the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ kicks off, we conclude our in-depth look at the teams with Group D the subject of our focus.

Former champions Uzbekistan have Kuwait, Vietnam and Malaysia for company in what promises to be a thrilling group.

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group C Teams

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group C Teams

Kuala Lumpur: As excitement peaks for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, we next take an indepth look at Group C.

Featuring titleholders Saudi Arabia and former champions Iraq, Thailand and Tajikistan complete the group. 

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group B Teams

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group B Teams

Kuala Lumpur: With the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ just around the corner, we next take a look at a very interesting Group B.

Potentially the toughest of the four groups, it features two former champions in Japan and Korea Republic,  together with United Arab Emirates and China PR.

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group A Teams

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Know Your Group A Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ is fast approaching and it’s time to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the teams.

As we continue our countdown to the kick-off, we take a look at Group A comprising Qatar, Australia, Jordan and Indonesia.