Invitations to Tender for AFC Commercial Rights (2029-2036 cycle) to commence on December 15, 2025

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Invitations to Tender for AFC Commercial Rights (2029-2036 cycle) to commence on December 15, 2025

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will commence a tender process on Monday, December 15, 2025 for the sale of all commercial rights and fulfillment of associated commercial services relating to the AFC’s National Team and Club competitions for the next two rights cycles between 2029 and 2036.

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Chuncheon: Go Kuroda said FC Machida Zelvia’s squad depth powered the Japanese side to their 3-1 win against Gangwon FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Days after winning their first-ever major domestic title by defeating Vissel Kobe in the Emperor’s Cup by the same score line, Kuroda dipped into his squad to freshen things up against Gangwon and was rewarded with a fine display.

Seoul’s winning desire a delight for Lingard

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Seoul’s winning desire a delight for Lingard

Shanghai: Jesse Lingard paid tribute to FC Seoul’s determination and spirit after they picked up a 3-1 win against Shanghai Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

Lingard scored twice to help the Korea Republic outfit move up to eight points in the East Zone with the former Manchester United midfielder showering praise for his teammates who worked hard for each other.

Melbourne impress Vidmar; misses haunt JDT’s Munoz

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Melbourne impress Vidmar; misses haunt JDT’s Munoz

Melbourne:  Aurelio Vidmar couldn’t have been prouder of his Melbourne City FC side after they secured a third straight win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 with a 2-0 success against Johor Darul Ta’zim on Tuesday.

Scoring at the start and end of the game through Max Caputo and Medin Memeti, Vidmar admitted what came in between required a show of strength and fortitude as the Australian side went a step closer to a spot in the Round of 16.

MD5: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 4-0 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

MD5: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 4-0 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC confirmed their Round of 16 spot with three matches to spare after defeating Al Shorta 4-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie at the Kingdom Arena on Tuesday.

Extending their perfect run to five wins means Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal are assured of a top eight spot in the West Zone’s League Stage irrespective of what happens in the remaining matches while Iraq’s Al Shorta are on the brink of elimination with just one point to their name. 

MD5: Al Wahda FC (UAE) 3-1 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

MD5: Al Wahda FC (UAE) 3-1 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Abu Dhabi: Al Wahda FC impressed again after a second half fightback earned them a 3-1 win against Al Sadd SC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 encounter at Al Nahyan Stadium on Tuesday.

With Al Hilal SFC defeating Al Shorta, the win means the UAE side booked their Round of 16 spot with three matches to spare while Qatar's Al Sadd remain mired in the lower half of the standings with two points.