Riyadh: Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to AFC Asian Cup™ victory within months after he was confirmed as the West Asian side's head coach on Monday.
West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad stay hot; Al Duhail, Shabab Al Ahli nicely placed
Riyadh: After an intense three matchdays, defending champions Al Ittihad and Al Ahli Saudi are the joint leaders of the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League, having a perfect three out of three wins.
Central & South Asia Wrap: Nasaf win Super Cup, Sepahan open up gap
Jizzakh: It was all smiles for FC Nasaf as they lifted the Uzbekistan Super Cup at the expense of Pakhtakor while in Islamic Republic of Iran, Sepahan picked up yet another win in the Iran Pro League.
ASEAN Wrap: Cong An seal V.League title; JDT made to wait
Kuala Lumpur: Cong An Hanoi secured a historic league crown by the narrowest of margins on their first season back in Vietnam’s top flight after a 1-1 draw with Thanh Hoa on the final day helped them finish ahead of 2022 winners and crosstown rivals Hanoi FC on goal difference.
East Asia Wrap: Derby defeat for Marinos; Ulsan held by Seoul
Hong Kong: Only six points separate the top four teams in Japan after leaders Yokohama F. Marinos suffered a shock 4-1 defeat at the hands of crosstown rivals Yokohama FC while Vissel Kobe are only one point behind the title holders with Nagoya Grampus and Urawa Red Diamonds also involved in the chase.