Europe Wrap: Trophy joy for Asian stars

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Europe Wrap: Trophy joy for Asian stars

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic international Son Heung-min became the first Tottenham Hotspur captain since 2008 to lift a trophy with his side’s capture of the Europa League.

Australian internationals Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord played their parts in Arsenal lifting the UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy. Join the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

#AWCL - Facts & Figures

Sun, 25 May, 2025

#AWCL - Facts & Figures

Wuhan: The AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 came to an exciting end with Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR emerging winners on Saturday.

It was a competition filled with thrills and spills and as we eagerly await the next edition, the-AFC.com takes a look at some of the interesting facts and figures from the inaugural season.

Australia finish top in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Australia finish top in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings, with Australia clinching the top spot.

Having amassed 97.662 points, Australia climbed to pole position ahead of second-placed Korea Republic, with Japan securing the third spot.

East Asia Wrap: Tai Po emerge champions; Marinos defeat Kashima

Mon, 26 May, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Tai Po emerge champions; Marinos defeat Kashima

Hong Kong: Tai Po FC emerged champions of Hong Kong on a dramatic final day while Kashima Antlers stayed top in Japan despite suffering a shock defeat against Yokohama F. Marinos.

Daejeon Hana moved clear in Korea Republic while it remains a two-way race in Macau so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Gharafa take Amir Cup; Al Shorta move clear

Sun, 25 May, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Gharafa take Amir Cup; Al Shorta move clear

Doha: Al Gharafa defeated Al Rayyan SC to lift the Qatar Amir Cup on Saturday.

Al Shorta, meanwhile, opened a three-point lead at the top of the Iraqi Stars League while Al Ittihad continued with their winning ways in Saudi Arabia.

The UAE season came to a close while Safa lead in Lebanon, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Hazfi Cup finalists decided; champs Mohammedan falter

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Hazfi Cup finalists decided; champs Mohammedan falter

Dhaka: Champions Mohammedan are without a win in two consecutive matches after claiming the Bangladesh Football Premier League last week while Esteghlal FC and Malavan secured their places in the Hazfi Cup final in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Bhutan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan leagues saw strong performances from the leading teams, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across Central and South Asia this past week.

ASEAN Wrap: Double joy for Buriram; City, Victory set up Melbourne Derby final

Mon, 26 May, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Double joy for Buriram; City, Victory set up Melbourne Derby final

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United lifted the Thai FA Cup while in Indonesia, Persib Bandung wrapped up their Liga 1 title-winning campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over Persis Solo.

Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory booked their places in the A-League Grand Final while Lion City Sailors took a first-leg advantage in their Singapore Cup semi-final.

In Vietnam, pacesetters Nam Dinh will look to close in on the title on Monday, so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Asia's finest discover challengers

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Asia's finest discover challengers

Doha: The draw for the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Sunday promised an exciting tournament.

The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups with the tournament to be played on November 3-27.

Qatar 2025 Draw finalised

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Qatar 2025 Draw finalised

Doha: The stage is set for an exciting FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 following the official draw in Doha on Sunday.

The tournament will take place on December 1-18 where Algeria will be looking to defend their crown, having defeated Tunisia 2-0 at Qatar 2021.

The 16-team tournament will be preceded by a qualifying stage, which will see seven matches.