Miura makes Oliveirense debut aged 56

Sun, 23 Apr, 2023

Miura makes Oliveirense debut aged 56

Oliveira de Azemeis: Evergreen Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura created more history on Saturday by making his debut for Portuguese club Oliveirense at the age of 56.

Nicknamed 'King Kazu', Miura joined the second-tier club on loan from Yokohama FC earlier this year and came on in the 90th minute of a 4-1 win against Academico de Viseu.

Al Hilal SFC vs Urawa Red Diamonds: A modern-day rivalry

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

Al Hilal SFC vs Urawa Red Diamonds: A modern-day rivalry

Kuala Lumpur: The final of the AFC Champions League 2022™ sees Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC take on Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds as the sides meet in the showpiece event for the third time in six editions of the tournament. 

In a competition that is split into East and West until the final, it’s unprecedented to see teams from different sides of the continent face off so regularly. But with holders Al Hilal and Urawa continuing to shine in Asia’s most prestigious club competition, the pair have established a rivalry for the ages. 

Test Your #ACL2022 Final Knowledge!

Thu, 20 Apr, 2023

Test Your #ACL2022 Final Knowledge!

Kuala Lumpur: The first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Final will be played in Riyadh next Saturday with defending champions Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia hosting Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds. 

The two-leg decider has all the ingredients to be a classic and as the countdown gathers pace, the-AFC.com invites you - the fan - to test your AFC Champions League knowledge of the two sides. 

Players who featured in multiple ACL finals

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

Players who featured in multiple ACL finals

Riyadh: A quartet of Al Hilal SFC players are set to play their fifth AFC Champions League™
final in a few days’ time, marking a record for the competition, thanks to the club’s incredible run of form in recent years.

Over the years, many players have led their teams to battle for glory at the showpiece match of Asia’s top club competition. the-AFC.com looks at several players who have made multiple appearances in the final, be it for the same club or multiple clubs.

Asia's finest learn Argentina 2023 opponents

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023

Asia's finest learn Argentina 2023 opponents

Zurich: The continent's four representatives learnt their FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 opponents following the official draw in Zurich on Friday.

Asia will be represented by Uzbekistan, Iraq, Japan and Korea Republic in the May 20-June 11 tournament.