#ACLELITE – Vote for your VISA Top Goals of MD3

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

#ACLELITE – Vote for your VISA Top Goals of MD3

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ served up a clutch of finishes that defined matches: set-piece stunners, ruthless counters and cool heads in crowded boxes.

We've picked eight strikes from West to East – some crafted by slick team play, others carved by pure individual brilliance. Relive each moment below and back your favourite.

Preview -Group Stage: Matchday Two

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Preview -Group Stage: Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League™ 2025/26 Group Stage is set for a scintillating Matchday Two with the teams having no room for error.

Some enjoyed flying starts while other need victories to get their campaigns back on track and the-AFC.com takes a look at how the groups stand, with Matchday Two action to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The three group winners and best second-placed side from the West Zone will advance to the quarter-finals while the top two sides from the two East Zone groups will progress.

Preview: Round of 16

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Preview: Round of 16

Sale: Asia will have three representatives as the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 enters the knockout stage with Round of 16 action.

Leading the continent's charge will be defending champions DPR Korea with China PR and Japan also aiming to lay their hands on the trophy.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr maintain relentless pace; Qatar SC in charge

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr maintain relentless pace; Qatar SC in charge

Doha: Al Nassr Club's sizzling season continued with a 2-0 defeat of Al Hazm as they stayed perfect in the Saudi Pro League.

Qatar SC lead the race in Qatar while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic action across West Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima drop points but stay ahead; Shanghai Port stumble

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kashima drop points but stay ahead; Shanghai Port stumble

Hong Kong: Kashima Antlers maintained their lead in Japan despite being held by Kyoto Sanga, while Kashiwa Reysol remain in close pursuit.

In China PR, Shanghai Port slipped to defeat against Shandong Taishan, allowing Chengdu Rongcheng and Shanghai Shenhua to close the gap to one and two points respectively with just two matchdays remaining.

Korea Republic’s Gimcheon Sangmu stunned newly crowned champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, while North District and Kitchee remain level at the summit in Hong Kong, China.

Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City impress; JDT set new record; Buriram show grit

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week filled with statement performances across ASEAN as Melbourne City FC fired four past Perth Glory to claim their first A-League win, Buriram United extended their unbeaten run in Thailand and Phu Dong Ninh Binh staged another comeback to stay top in Vietnam.

Borneo FC continued their perfect streak in Indonesia, Johor Darul Ta’zim hit double figures to underline their dominance in Malaysia and Geylang International climbed to second in Singapore with a confident win.
 
There were also matches in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.