AFC men’s club competitions’ 2025/26 line-ups revealed

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

AFC men’s club competitions’ 2025/26 line-ups revealed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the list of participating clubs for the 2025/26 campaigns of its three men’s competitions.

The line-ups for the upcoming seasons of the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite), AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) and AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) were determined in accordance with the finalised AFC Club Competitions 2025/26 slot allocations—which can be found in full here—and list of licensed clubs.

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#ACLEliteFinal: In Numbers

Sun, 04 May, 2025

#ACLEliteFinal: In Numbers

Jeddah: The final of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 lived up to expectations with the fans treated to breathtaking football by Al Ahli Saudi FC and Kawasaki Frontale.

While there was joy for Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli, Frontale of Japan were left heartbroken at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

The-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures from the pulsating final.

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Tue, 20 May, 2025

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Singapore: The curtains came down on a thrilling AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 with Sharjah FC defeating Lion City Sailors 2-1 in the final at the Bishan Stadium on Sunday.

It was a tournament that had it all and as we wait in anticipation for the next edition, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the season just past.

#ChallengeLeague: Facts & Figures

Mon, 12 May, 2025

#ChallengeLeague: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: FC Arkadag lifted the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 title after a 2-1 win against Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC on Saturday.

It was a thriller all the way as the tournament saw a sitting climax at the Morodok Techo National Stadium.

The-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from a tournament which captured the imagination of fans across the continent.

Know your team: Al Ain FC (UAE)

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Know your team: Al Ain FC (UAE)

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ain FC will have to overcome tough opposition if the side from the United Arab Emirates are to progress from the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2026.

Al Ain impressed in their only previous appearance at the tournament and Vladimir Ivic's side will be looking to deliver similar results in this year's edition, which has been expanded to 32 teams. 

Urawa Red Diamonds spur women’s football development with ACL prize money

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Urawa Red Diamonds spur women’s football development with ACL prize money

Saitama: Three-time AFC Champions League™ (ACL) winners Urawa Red Diamonds concluded their “Heart Full Club” initiative in March 2025 with the support of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation.

Funded by a portion of the prize money earned from their AFC Champions League™ 2022 triumph, the programme aimed to promote football development in the region, with a special focus on women and young girls.

Asia at the FIFA Club World Cup

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Asia at the FIFA Club World Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Asia will be represented by four teams at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with all the sides relishing the opportunity of challenging for the title.

Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC, Ulsan HD of Korea Republic and Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds are the latest teams from the continent hoping to be crowned the world's best.

It won't be easy, not with so many of the world's top sides also challenging for the title but the four will go into the tournament knowing that teams from the continent have done well in previous editions, with the-AFC.com taking a look at how the Asian journey has been.

Inzaghi takes charge of Al Hilal

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Inzaghi takes charge of Al Hilal

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC have announced the appointment of Simone Inzaghi as head coach.

Al Hilal said the Italian tactician has signed a two-year contract and will be in charge of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign.