MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 2-0 FC Seoul (KOR)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe booked their ticket to the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ knockout stage with a late 2-0 win over FC Seoul on Tuesday.

Sousa frustrated; Inzaghi content with shared points

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa was left to rue missed opportunities after his side settled for a goalless draw with Al Hilal SFC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday.

Boulbina focused on taking Al Duhail through

Doha: Adil Boulbina remains optimistic of Al Duhail SC’s Round of 16 chances following their 1-1 stalemate with Sharjah FC in their AFC Champions League 2025/26 tie on Monday.

Mixed feelings for Jaissle, Milanic

Abu Dhabi: Matthias Jaissle and Darko Milanic came away with differing opinions about the goalless draw between Al Ahli Saudi FC and Al Wahda FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday.

Soliman praises Al Shorta’s spirit; Nasaf’s Berdiev rues missed chances

Fergana: Moamen Soliman heaped praise on his Al Shorta side after they fought back to hold PFC Nasaf to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ match at Istiqlol Stadium on Monday.

Closing the gap is Milicic’s aim for China PR

Kuala Lumpur: Ante Milicic is determined to bring China PR back among the elite in women’s football and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will be the first opportunity to showcase the work that has gone on.