#ACLElite Match Predictor: Winning runs, dominant displays and the race for the knockout stage!

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Winning runs, dominant displays and the race for the knockout stage!

Kuala Lumpur: Six matchdays in the bag and the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage action has reached fever pitch. 

Not only on the field but also in our Match Predictor game as users are predicting results correctly left, right and centre.  
 
With that said, we now hone in on the most accurate picks and biggest results so far. Were you on the right side? 
 
But before we get going, there are only two League Stage matchdays to go but our Match Predictor game is still free for all new users to join. Sign up at: https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite/predictor.html and put your football knowledge on display!  

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#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: Star attackers, elite defenders and the best players so far!

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: Star attackers, elite defenders and the best players so far!

Kuala Lumpur: We’re edging closer to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage climax.

So, let’s start by taking a quick look back to reflect on which players have been racking up the points on your Fantasy team and the ones you should have in your squad going forward.  
 
But before we get to all that, don’t forget you can still take part at https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite/fantasy.html. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s for all Asian football fans!   

#ACLElite records impressive League Stage spectatorship figures

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite records impressive League Stage spectatorship figures

Kuala Lumpur: Fans of Asian football have made their passion known in the strongest terms in the ongoing AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2024/25 season, which has generated remarkable attendance statistics.

After six Matchdays of the current League Stage, the ACL Elite has witnessed an average attendance of 11,966, which exceeds official figures from the 2022 and 2023/24 editions of its predecessor, the AFC Champions League™. This mark is 17% higher than the average of 10,194 from the first six Matchdays in the 2023/24 Group Stage.

Persepolis part ways with Garrido

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Persepolis part ways with Garrido

Tehran: Persepolis FC have parted company with Juan Carlos Garrido, the Spaniard leaving the Iran Pro League side after a disappointing run of form that has left the club fourth in the domestic standings.

The Tehran-based outfit have lost three of their last four league matches to sit five points behind leaders Tractor after 13 games of the current campaign. Assistants Karim Bagheri and Seyyed Jalal Hosseini will take charge on an interim basis.

Holland takes charge of Yokohama F. Marinos

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Holland takes charge of Yokohama F. Marinos

Yokohama: Yokohama F Marinos have named former England assistant coach Steve Holland as their new manager, the J1 League outfit announced on Tuesday.

The 54-year-old takes over as the long-term replacement for Harry Kewell, who led the club to the final of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 but left in July due to a run of poor domestic form.

Hasebe to chart Frontale's course

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Hasebe to chart Frontale's course

Hong Kong: Former Avispa Fukuoka head coach Shigetoshi Hasebe will lead Kawasaki Frontale into the remaining league phase matches of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 after the 53-year-old was appointed to replace Toru Oniki at the club’s helm.

Hasebe, who was named the J.League’s Manager of the Year for 2023, takes over after Oniki ended a hugely successful eight-year spell with the club at the conclusion of the 2024 J1 League season to join Kashima Antlers ahead of next season.

#ACLTwo 2024/25 Match Predictor: Historic victories, last-gasp goals and knockout stage qualifications!

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo 2024/25 Match Predictor: Historic victories, last-gasp goals and knockout stage qualifications!

Kuala Lumpur: Group Stage done, roll on the knockout phase. The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 has not disappointed with enthralling games being played week in, week out across the continent.  

Six matchdays in the books, and a big shout out to all users who have participated in our Match Predictor so far. You’ve correctly called big results, missed out on some, but give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the Group Stage.  
 
For those who still have not taken part in our FREE to join AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Match Predictor, sign up now to compete with friends and win cool prizes at (https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two/predictor.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=topMenuBar&utm_campaign=acl2matchpredictor&utm_content=ENG). 
 
Alright, time now for the recap of your picks in the tournament so far.  

Poyet takes charge of Jeonbuk

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Poyet takes charge of Jeonbuk

Seoul: Former AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have appointed Gus Poyet as their new head coach, the K League club announced on Tuesday.

The Uruguayan replaces Kim Do-heon at the helm after the club narrowly avoided relegation to the second division in Korea Republic with a 4-2 aggregate playoff win over Seoul E-land earlier this month.

Yamaguchi leaves Vissel Kobe for Nagasaki

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Yamaguchi leaves Vissel Kobe for Nagasaki

Kobe: Vissel Kobe have confirmed the departure of captain Hotaru Yamaguchi, with the J1 League-winning captain leaving the club to join V-Varen Nagasaki.

The move to the second division outfit brings an end to a six-year spell with the club, during which time Yamaguchi helped steer Kobe to back-to-back league titles and two Emperor’s Cup crowns.

Europe Wrap: Kang-in's PSG widen lead

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Europe Wrap: Kang-in's PSG widen lead

Kuala Lumpur: Lee Kang-in played his part as Paris Saint-Germain stretched their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 10 points.

Lee's Korea Republic counterpart Son Heung-min, however, couldn't spark Tottenham Hotspur as they fell to a 6-3 defeat against Liverpool in the English Premier League.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the Asian contingent fared across Europe this past week.