Europe Wrap: Asia’s stars enjoy a memorable week out

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s stars enjoy a memorable week out

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s best grabbed their share of the goals, the spotlight and silverware, as Korea Republic internationals Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae helped their sides to trophy wins in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

It also proved a memorable week for Australia’s Kusini Yengi and Japan’s Keisuke Goto, who scored their first goals in the Scottish Premiership and Belgian Pro League respectively.

Join the-AFC.com as we take look at what Asia’s finest have been up to as the 2025/26 action takes off in Europe.

#AWCL - Preliminary Stage: Know your Group A teams

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

#AWCL - Preliminary Stage: Know your Group A teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 is gearing up for kick-off with the Preliminary Stage to be contested on August 25 to 31.

The 19 teams aiming to advance to the Group Stage have been divided into five groups, with matches to be played in Yangon (Myanmar), Qarshi (Uzbekistan), Melaka (Malaysia), Vientiane (Laos) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia).

The-AFC.com takes a close look at the cast, with Group A kicking off the series.

West Asia Wrap: Losing start for Al Sadd; Al Hussein held

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Losing start for Al Sadd; Al Hussein held

Doha: Al Sadd SC's defence of their Qatar Stars League title got off to a rocky start following a 3-2 defeat to Qatar SC on Saturday.

Defending champions Al Hussein, meanwhile, top spot in the Jordanian Pro League after being held by Al Salt.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia, with several leagues to kick off in the coming days.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Durand Cup last four confirmed; Arkadag closer to Yokary Liga title

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Durand Cup last four confirmed; Arkadag closer to Yokary Liga title

Kolkata: Indian Super League side East Bengal FC and the I-League’s Diamond Harbour FC pulled off major upsets to join NorthEast United and Shillong Lajong FC in the semi-finals of the Durand Cup 2025.

FC Arkadag were in sizzling form as they moved closer to their third consecutive Yokary Liga title in Turkmenistan while FC Nasaf fell to their first defeat this season in the Uzbekistan Super League.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Svay Rieng stay perfect; Tampines stun Sailors

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Svay Rieng stay perfect; Tampines stun Sailors

Kuala Lumpur: Svay Rieng maintained their perfect start in Cambodia with another commanding win, while Persija Jakarta continued their strong form to stay top in Indonesia.

Johor Darul Ta’zim edged a thriller in Malaysia and Tampines Rovers lifted silverware in Singapore.

Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the week’s action across ASEAN, including Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand.

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto hit the summit in Japan; Port overtake Shenhua in China PR

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto hit the summit in Japan; Port overtake Shenhua in China PR

Hong Kong: Kyoto Sanga moved top of the J1 League as the race tightened further with just four points separating first and seventh. In China PR, Shanghai Port leapfrogged city rivals Shenhua to go first after a commanding win over Henan.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors pulled further clear in Korea Republic, while Gimcheon Sangmu impressed in a goal-laden victory. In Chinese Taipei, Tatung got their new Premier League campaign off to a flying start.

Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the week’s action across East Asia.