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AFC and ESPN renew media rights agreement in Latin America and the Caribbean

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

AFC and ESPN renew media rights agreement in Latin America and the Caribbean

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the extension of its media partnership with ESPN for the 2025-2028 cycle. ESPN will continue to be the exclusive media partner of the AFC’s competitions in South America and Central America as well as the non-exclusive partner in the Caribbean.

The partnership includes the AFC’s top level national team and club competitions: the AFC Asian Qualifiers™, the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, AFC Champions League Elite™ and AFC Champions League Two™, which are set to be broadcast on ESPN’s platforms, including ESPN on Disney+.

#ACLElite: The Quarter-final matchups

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

#ACLElite: The Quarter-final matchups

Kuala Lumpur: Monday’s AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 draw produced four enticing quarter-final match-ups, with the action to kick off on April 25.

The-AFC.com takes a look at just what can be expected from what will surely be an exciting conclusion to the continent’s premier club football tournament.

Stage set for #ACLElite Finals Jeddah 2025

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Stage set for #ACLElite Finals Jeddah 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The battle lines were drawn following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

The Finals will witness seven highly-anticipated matches taking place in a unique centralised format between April 25 and May 3 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

#ACLElite - The Knockout Stage cast

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

#ACLElite - The Knockout Stage cast

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 will take place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at 15:00 (UTC+8) on Monday.

As the teams and fans eagerly await to know the path to continental glory, the-AFC.com takes a look at the eight teams who will converge in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the centralised knockout stage on April 25 to May 3.

#ACLElite - R16, 2nd Leg: What they said

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

#ACLElite - R16, 2nd Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The return leg of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 had it all - amazing comebacks, superstars shining and sides ending long waits to qualify for the quarter-finals.

As excitement intensifies for Monday's knockout stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, we take a look at what the eight quarter-finalists had to say after winning the respective Round of 16 ties.

#ACLElite - R16, 2nd Leg: Five takeaways

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

#ACLElite - R16, 2nd Leg: Five takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/25 quarter-finals was finalised following the conclusion of a thrilling Round of 16, second leg this past week.

As the eight teams eagerly await Monday's draw, which will be held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the Round of 16's return leg.

#ACLElite draw to reveal epic Finals showdowns

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

#ACLElite draw to reveal epic Finals showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The remaining contenders for the Continent’s ultimate club prize will discover their last-eight fate on Monday, March 17 at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

The draw for the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 will chart the path from the Quarter Finals to the showpiece Final, with all seven highly-anticipated battles to take place in a unique centralised format between April 25 and May 3 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Asani: Strong mindset took Gwangju to victory

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Asani: Strong mindset took Gwangju to victory

Gwangju: A delighted Jasir Asani praised Gwangju FC’s perseverance after the Korea Republic side defeated Japan’s Vissel Kobe to advance to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the Albanian forward admitted that tournament debutants were under pressure but their focused mindset saw them achieving a remarkable 3-0 win, with Asani scoring twice - including a stunning winning goal deep into extra time. 

Hasebe proud as Frontale’s quality comes to the fore

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Hasebe proud as Frontale’s quality comes to the fore

Kawasaki: Head coach Higetoshi Hasebe applauded Kawasaki Frontale’s perfect performance after the Japanese side overwhelmed Shanghai Shenhua 4-0 at Todoroki Stadium to overturn a first-leg deficit and secure a place in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 quarter-finals.

Trailing 1-0 after the first leg, Frontale responded with a dominant display as goals from Asahi Sasaki, Erison, Tatsuya Ito and Marcinho sealed an emphatic win on Wednesday.

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Asani the star as Gwangju book ticket in stunning fashion

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Asani the star as Gwangju book ticket in stunning fashion

Gwangju: The sensational Jasir Asani scored twice as Gwangju FC advanced to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Vissel Kobe in extra time on Wednesday.

Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, goals from Park Jeong-in and Asani forced the quarter-final with the Albanian then sealing the comeback win with a stunning strike just before the final whistle.