Cesar, Inzaghi pleased with Al Hilal’s measured performance

Doha: Midfielder Caio Cesar credited Al Hilal SFC’s cohesion as the Saudi Pro League side continued their flawless run in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 with a 2-1 defeat of Qatar’s Al Gharafa SC on Monday.

Belmadi revels in Al Duhail’s collective effort

Doha: Al Duhail SC - much to head coach Djamel Belmadi’s relief - finally produced a statement performance in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26, claiming their first win in a 4-1 defeat of Shabab Al Ahli on Monday.

Beiranvand: Tractor must build on defensive masterclass

Tabriz: Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emphasised the importance of Tractor FC continuing to be miserly in defence if they are to shine in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 after picking up their second win of the campaign.

Al Wahda’s determination makes Morais proud

Qarshi: Head coach Jose Morais was delighted to see luck favour his Al Wahda FC after the side from the United Arab Emirates fought back to pick up a 2-1 win against PFC Nasaf in AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 action on Monday.

Group Stage to spark quest for #AWCL glory

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s elite are set to stake their claim for the ultimate prize in the AFC Women’s Champions League™ (AWCL) when the 2025/26 season kicks off its highly anticipated group showdowns on November 9 (Sunday).

Europe Wrap: First goal joy for Al Tamari, Machino, Circati

Kuala Lumpur: Jordan's Mousa Al Tamari scored his first Ligue 1 goal of the season for Rennes, as did Japan's Shuto Machino for Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga and Australian Alessandro Circati for Parma in Serie A.