Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: Often likened to one of his country’s greatest ever players, 2019 was the year Ali Mabkhout finally eclipsed Adnan Al Talyani as the UAE's all-time top scorer.
A one-club man whose rise to the nation's footballing hall of fame was as rapid as his defence-evading runs, 29-year-old Mabkhout continues to break records left, right and centre, with the domestic league's all-time top scorer record not far from sight.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The 2016 AFC Champions League witnessed some fine attacking displays across the Continent, with a record-equaling tally and two of the competition's greatest goalscorers both going deep into the competition among the highlights.
We're just one position away from finding out who you the fans want as your Best 2016 AFC Champions League XI. The best goalkeeper has been decided, as has your defence and the playmakers in front of them, so now it's time to find the men to lead the line up front.
So, without further ado, here are the eight players in contention for the three places in attack. Review the nominees and then choose your favourites for this all-star XI in the poll below.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Capable of delivering a moment of pure, unadulterated joy, goals – be they long-range piledrivers or simply tap ins from two yards – are the very lifeblood of football.
They are the difference between success and failure, between happiness and regret. They are what each and every fan yearns for when cheering on their team.
Over the years, Asia has – of course – witnessed more than its fair share of wonderous and iconic goals, efforts that still resonate, still excite, still make people applaud.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: It's hard to beat the feeling of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at the very last, and this week's '5 of the Best' highlights some of the most dramatic climaxes ever seen in the AFC Champions League.
From elation in Osaka to joy in Jeddah and fantastic finishes in Dubai, Sydney and Tehran, our latest edition shines the spotlight on the magical moments that help make the beautiful game the most watched sport in the world.
Also take a look at past editions that feature acrobatic goals, solo goals, volleys, long-range screamers, chips, free-kicks, flicks, tricks and backheels, saves and curlers.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: It’s one of the most popular sporting competitions in the world, and it has been adorned by some of Asia’s finest footballing exports.
It is the country that brought football to the world, and several stars from the world’s largest continent have made England a second home.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Central and South zones are home to some of the most spectacular stadiums in Asia, where they have frequently welcomed the world.
As we come to the final part of our Great Grounds of Asia series, the-AFC.com brings you our top picks from the Central and South zones. Don't forget to choose your favourites down below.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: So much of a club, city or country's history can be depicted within the small emblem normally seen in the top left of a football jersey, and in our latest edition of 'The Story Behind' we take another look at the fascinating tales of the team badges of six more sides from across Asia.
From the United Arab Emirates in the West to Japan in the East, with a number of stop-offs in between, here's the-AFC.com's selection of six clubs with interesting stories behind the badges that they proudly display on their chests.
See also:
The Story Behind: Club Nicknames
The Story Behind: Club Badges - Part One