Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Hiroshima: Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shanghai Shenhua FC can't afford to hold back when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/25™ on Wednesday.

Japan's Sanfrecce ended Matchday Five fifth in the standings with eight points while China PR's Shenhua were four adrift in 11th.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-matchday-six-east

Preview: FC Seoul (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Preview: FC Seoul (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Seoul: : FC Seoul will be focused on giving Jesse Lingard a winning farewell when they host Melbourne City FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/25™ on Wednesday.

Former England international Lingard announced his decision to move on Friday, with FC Seoul effusive in their praise of the midfielder who has led the team as captain after overcoming a slow start.

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Six (East)

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Six (East)

Kuala Lumpur: The East Zone of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ group stage concludes this week with just several Round of 16 spots to be filled.

Those still in with a chance will be determined to give it their all while the qualified sides will be aiming to either confirm top spot in their respective groups or pipping their challengers.

The-AFC.com takes a look at is at stake on the final Group Stage matchday. 

#AWCL - Vote for your Top Goals of Group Stage presented by VISA

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

#AWCL - Vote for your Top Goals of Group Stage presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: From long-range thunderbolts to ice-cold one-touch finishes, the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26™ Group Stage served up goals that changed matches and lit up timelines.

We've shortlisted strikes that blended technique, timing and temperament — now it's your turn to back your favourite. 

Europe Wrap: Tanaka, Ueda light up English, Dutch leagues

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Europe Wrap: Tanaka, Ueda light up English, Dutch leagues

Kuala Lumpur: Japan internationals Ao Tanaka and Ayase Ueda were in fine form in the English Premier League and Eredivisie respectively the past week, with the former creating history with Leeds United and the latter consolidating his spot at the top of the goal scorers’ charts by finding the back of the net four times for Feyenoord.  

There were also matchwinners and goals from other well-known Continental names, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

#AFCU23: 2016 revisited

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

#AFCU23: 2016 revisited

Kuala Lumpur: As the countdown to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ gathers pace, we continue our trip down memory lane of a tournament that has witnessed the rise of many of the continent's standout players.

Having looked at the 2013 edition won by Iraq, we shift our attention to the 2016 tournament which was hosted by Qatar.