Europe Wrap: Lee scores in PSG win; Tomiyasu opens Arsenal account

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Europe Wrap: Lee scores in PSG win; Tomiyasu opens Arsenal account

Kuala Lumpur: Lee Kang-in scored his first goal in Paris Saint-Germain colours in a UEFA Champions League win against AC Milan last Wednesday before the Korean attacking midfielder provided a brilliant assist to Kylian Mbappe in their win over Brest in France on Sunday. 

Takehiro Tomiyasu bagged his maiden goal in England in Arsenal’s 5-0 win against Sheffield United on Saturday while his Japanese compatriot Wataru Endo also opened his account for Liverpool in their 5-1 victory against Toulouse in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. 
 
Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi was on target for FC Porto in Portugal, Australia’s Keanu Baccus hit a stunner for St Mirren in Scotland and Japanese full-back Daiki Hashioka struck a winner for Sint-Truiden in Belgium, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Three

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 saw a fiesta of goals with 68 scored across the 20 matches.

Strikes of sheer quality were witnessed across the continent and the-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but also choose your favourite.

Australia's Kerr pipped to Ballon d'Or award by Spain's Bonmati

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Australia's Kerr pipped to Ballon d'Or award by Spain's Bonmati

Paris: Australia's Sam Kerr finished second at the 2023 Ballon d'Or on Monday, her best-ever finish for the prestigious award. 

Chelsea star Kerr, who is nominated for the AFC Women's Player of the Year Awar Doha 2022, had previously finished third (2021 & 2022), fifth (2018) and seventh (2019) in the award.

Al Dawsari and Ali spurred on by Player of the Year nominations

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Al Dawsari and Ali spurred on by Player of the Year nominations

Doha: The ambition to relentlessly strive for more is one of the hallmarks of world-class players.

That was certainly on display from Saudi Arabian superstar Salem Al Dawsari and Qatari talisman Almoez Ali on Monday as they addressed the press on the eve of the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022.

AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022: All You Need to Know

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022: All You Need to Know

Doha: A spectacular celebration of Asia’s finest will take place in the enchanting Qatari capital city of Doha tomorrow when the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 gets underway at 8pm local time.

Four years after it was last staged, the glitzy ceremony marks its return to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) football calendar at the state-of-the-art Al Mayassa Theatre, nestled within the impressive Qatar National Convention Centre that is renowned for its award-winning design.

Palestine at the AFC Asian Cup™

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Palestine at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Palestine will be determined to shine in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as the West Asian side look to chart new boundaries. 

Drawn in Group C, Palestine will have three-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, China for company.