AFC Cup: Magic Moments

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup: Magic Moments

Kuala Lumpur: While the 2020 AFC Cup remains on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve been looking back at some of the most memorable moments the competition has seen over the years. 

This week, we return with three more as we turn the spotlight on an ASEAN champion, a double hat-trick hero and late, late drama in Tajikistan.

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50 years on: Moeini, Jabbari recall Taj Tehran’s 1970 Asian Club Championship triumph

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

50 years on: Moeini, Jabbari recall Taj Tehran’s 1970 Asian Club Championship triumph

Tehran: A burgeoning continental competition, a full stadium in Tehran, and an era-defining victory for Iranian football - The events of April 10, 1970, and Taj Tehran’s Asian Club Championship Final win over Israel’s Hapoel Tel Aviv, remain burned in the memories of those who participated.

In only the third staging of the continental tournament, Taj - known as FC Esteghlal from 1979 - became the first Iranian winners, and the first club from outside Israel to lift trophy, winning 2-1 after extra-time in front of an estimated 35,000 fans at the original Amjadieh Stadium.

5 of the Best: Long-range goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Long-range goals

Kuala Lumpur: Goals, goals and more goals as the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' series returns with another compilation of wondrous strikes from the Continent's premier club competition.  

Over the past few weeks, we have highlighted some of the finest acrobatic goals, solo goals and volleys as we look back on the moments that have got fans out of their seats. The latest edition of '5 of the Best' showcases stunning strikes from distance, so stand by for some screamers!

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Kuala Lumpur: Over the years a number of Asian players have produced the goods at the FIFA World Cup, lighting up arenas around the globe and providing incredible moments that have gone down in the Continent’s footballing folklore. 

With the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup 2026 only two days away, we turn back the clock to highlight the achievements of five Asian players who have shone brightest on the global showpiece.

You can tell us who you think is the best Asian player at the FIFA World Cup by voting at the bottom of the article. 

Teams, star players, coaches: All you need to know about Chinese Taipei Premier League 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teams, star players, coaches: All you need to know about Chinese Taipei Premier League 2020

Taipei: On Sunday, Chinese Taipei will join Belarus and Tajikistan among the few active domestic football leagues in the world with COVID-19 grinding the game to a halt globally. 

Founded in 2017 after the folding of the then highest-ranked National First Division Football League, the Chinese Taipei Premier League is set to kick off its fourth season with Tatung FC from Taipei the defending champions.

AFC Cup: Magic Moments

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup: Magic Moments

Kuala Lumpur: After bringing you three of the AFC Cup’s most memorable moments last week, the-AFC.com has selected another trio for fans of Asian football to look back upon as you #StayAtHome and #BreakTheChain.

From a history-making night in Basra to a Chhetri-inspired Bengaluru and Filipino joy in Bacolod City, this week's magic moments are sure to bring back happy – or perhaps sad – memories.

AFC Cup: Magic Moments

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup: Magic Moments

Kuala Lumpur: With the 2020 AFC Cup currently on hiatus, we look back at the competition’s rich history by picking out three iconic moments in the first of the-AFC.com’s ‘Magic Moments’ series. 

From ending years of hurt to record-breaking crowds and dramatic late qualification, our inaugural selection features a trio of matches that live long in the memory.