Urawa's hopes dashed by Manchester City

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Urawa's hopes dashed by Manchester City

Jeddah: Manchester City stormed to a 3-0 victory over three-time AFC Champions League™ winners Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 at King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday.

The English side set up a Friday date in the final with Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense after the Brazilians defeated Egypt’s Al Ahly 2-0 on Tuesday while Urawa will look to collect their second bronze medal in the competition after 2007 when they face the CAF Champions League winners in the earlier Friday kick-off.

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Player to Watch: Oday Dabbagh (Palestine)

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Oday Dabbagh (Palestine)

Kuala Lumpur:  Within eight years of making his professional debut with his hometown club Hilal Alquds, Oday Dabbagh has already written his name in the conversation for the honour of Palestine’s greatest-ever footballing product.

Just like Jordan’s Musa Al Taamari, Dabbagh went from scoring goals in the AFC Cup™ to playing in top European leagues and carrying the hopes of his nation ahead of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023.

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to debut at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to debut at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Kuala Lumpur: Match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will be able to enhance their decision-making process with the Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) system, which will be implemented at all 51 matches of the tournament.

This marks the first time that SAOT will be in place at an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competition and makes the AFC the first Confederation in world football to apply the system at the Continental Men’s national team level, which further underscores the AFC’s commitment towards improving accuracy and integrity of decision-making by its match officials.

Join the Excitement: Celebrate AFC Asian Cup™'s Magical Moments!

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Join the Excitement: Celebrate AFC Asian Cup™'s Magical Moments!

Kuala Lumpur: As the countdown to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ ticks away with just under 26 days left, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) invites football enthusiasts to partake in the exhilarating Magic Moments Bracket Challenge Contest presented by Visit Saudi. 

Unfolding across four gripping rounds starting on 18 December 2023, this contest invites fans to relive the glory of Asian Cup history by voting for their most cherished moments. In each round, fans engage in head-to-head matchups, casting votes for their favorite moments, with the winning magic moment progressing to the next stage. 

Europe Wrap: Kim opens Bayern account; Taremi sends Porto through

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kim opens Bayern account; Taremi sends Porto through

Kuala Lumpur: Kim Min-jae scored his first goal in Germany as reigning champions Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 on Sunday and the Korea Republic ace also starred in the Bavarians’ 1-0 win at Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League earlier in the week. 

Mehdi Taremi was among the scorers for FC Porto as they posted a crucial 5-3 victory against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday which sent them through to the UEFA Champions League last 16 where they will now face Premier League side Arsenal. 
 
Matildas skipper Sam Kerr was on target for Chelsea in England, Bahrain’s Abdulla Yusuf Helal netted in the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan youngster Abdukodir Khusanov put in a solid shift in France, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - MD6

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - MD6

Kuala Lumpur:  The group stage of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 concluded last Wednesday with the tournament to return with the Round of 16 in February.

As several teams made last-ditch efforts to advance, Matchday Six produced another set of wonderful goals. 

The-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but to also choose your favourite.