West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad impress as season kicks off in Saudi Arabia

Doha: Al Ittihad kicked off their Saudi Pro League title defence with a 5-2 win against Al Akhdoud with Al Ahli Saudi FC, Al Hilal SFC and Al Nassr Club also enjoying victories. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Rocky starts for Tractor, Sepahan in Iran

Tehran: Defending champions Tractor and last season’s runners-up Sepahan had less than desirable kick-offs to the 2025/26 Iran Pro League.

ASEAN Wrap: Giantkillers Heidelberg a match away from Cup glory

Kuala Lumpur: The Australia Cup is set for a thrilling conclusion after part-timers Heidelberg United set up a title decider with Newcastle Jets.

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto go top in Japan; Chengdu overtake Shenhua in China PR

Hong Kong: The J1 League title race tightened further as Kyoto Sanga registered a commanding win, while Kashiwa Reysol and Vissel Kobe kept pace with narrow victories.

Group stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The teams taking up the six remaining spots in the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 were confirmed following the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage on Sunday.

PS - Group B: College of Asian Scholars (THA) 1-2 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Qarshi: PFC Nasaf powered their way into the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 with a 2-1 win against College of Asian Scholars on Sunday.