Opening with a win is what matters, says Al Ahli’s Jaissle
Jeddah: It was a case of job done as far as Matthias Jaissle was concerned after his Al Ahli Saudi FC opened their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 campaign with a 1-0 win over Persepolis FC on Monday.
Qods: Head coach Javad Nekonam heaped praise on his Esteghlal players following their convincing 3-0 win against Qatar’s Al Gharafa in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener at the Shahr-e Qods Stadium on Monday.
Mixed emotions for Al Ain’s Crespo, Al Sadd’s Sanchez
Al Ain: Head coach Hernan Crespo was left to rue Al Ain’s missed opportunity following their 1-1 draw with Qatar’s Al Sadd in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Monday.
Baghdad: Luis Castro admitted that Al Nassr paid the price for poor finishing after they had to be satisfied with a share of the points against Al Shorta in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener on Monday.
Preview - MD1: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)
Shanghai: The top sides of China PR and Malaysia will square off when Shanghai Port FC welcome Johor Darul Ta'zim for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener on Wednesday.
Preview - MD1: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)
Ulsan: Having regained their form at the tail end of the K League 1 season, Ulsan Hyundai will be determined to not slip up when they welcome Kawasaki Frontale to the Ulsan Munsu Stadium for their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.
Europe Wrap: Nakamura stars for Reims, derby heartbreak for Son
Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Keito Nakamura made an impact coming off the bench for Reims in France while there was heartbreak for Son Heung-min as Tottenham Hotspur fell in the North London Derby.
Cali: Manaka Matsukubo has reminded Japan to remain focused ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands.
Cali: DPR Korea will not make the mistake of underestimating the United States when they square off in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 semi-final on Wednesday.