Epidemiological and Public Health Experts will be tasked to provide the AFC with expert advice on the current pandemic and establish recommendations and guidance in the management and prevention of the infection.

Leading the discussions at its third meeting, Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has been the toughest crisis in modern history, and it is crucial that we continue to support our Member Associations and provide important professional advice to the AFC.

“Through the AFC COVID-19 Advisory Expert Group, the AFC will not only ensure our competitions continue to implement the highest medical protocols, providing greater clarity and offer advice as well as assistance during these unprecedented times.”

The top clubs from five of football’s six continental confederations will join host nation representatives Al Duhail SC in determining who will be crowned the world’s best. Auckland City FC, who were nominated to represent the Oceania region at the tournament, withdrew from the competition because of COVID-19 quarantine measures required by authorities in New Zealand.

The tournament will also showcase two FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums: Ahmad Bin Ali and Education City. We take look at the six clubs seeking to win the prestigious title.

Ulsan's players are relishing the opportunity fresh off winning the AFC Champions League at the end of 2020.

The Korea Republic side, nicknamed Tigers, will be in familiar surroundings as the 2020 AFC Champions League was played as a centralised tournament in Qatar.

We kick off the series with the United Arab Emirates, a country passionate for its football where several clubs compete season after season for top honours and, understandably, which can bring about bragging rights as well after downing a rival.

Al Sadd SC carried their fine run of form in the Qatar Stars League into the Amir Cup, scoring another massive win while the title races are gathering pace in other domestic leagues.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in West Asia.

The 54-year-old was unveiled at a press conference in Amman, giving Al Nashmiyat a little under six months to prepare for September’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 qualification tournament.

The attacking midfielder completed a switch to St Mary’s on transfer deadline day, joining Ralph Hasenhüttl’s squad for the final months of the 2020/21 campaign.

Comfortable playing both centrally and out wide, Minamino will become the latest Japan international to represent Saints, following in the footsteps of Maya Yoshida most recently.