Hatem ready to shine as Qatar brace for Algeria test

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

Hatem ready to shine as Qatar brace for Algeria test

Doha: In-form Qatar will meet Algeria at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday in what promises to be an exciting semi-final showdown of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021.

The Al Annabi have maintained their perfect start, winning all three of their group games and following that up with a resounding 5-0 win over UAE in the quarter-final.

Vote for your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Midfielders

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues its mission to find out who fans of Asian football think should be selected into the best team from the 2021 AFC Champions League. 

The goalkeeper and four defenders in the All-Star XI have been decided, so now it’s time to turn the focus to the midfielders.

We’ve selected 10 of the standout performers from the continental competition, so review the candidates and vote for your favourite at the foot of the article. 

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 2

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 2

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues its quest to find out what you, the fans, consider the best goal from the 2021 AFC Champions League by bringing you another selection of stunners from the recently completed tournament.

With five goals from the first semi-final to make it through to next week's final, we have selected 10 more fabulous efforts for you to decide who will complete the line-up for the grand finale. 
 
Review the nominees and cast your vote at the bottom of the article. 

Local players selected as Bell ramps up Korea Republic’s India 2022 preparations

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

Local players selected as Bell ramps up Korea Republic’s India 2022 preparations

Seoul: Korea Republic have outlined the next step of their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 preparation, with 23 domestic-based players called up for a training camp by head coach Colin Bell on Monday.

The late December camp, which falls outside of a FIFA international window, will be held without European-based stars Ji So-yun, Cho So-hyun and Lee Geum-min, who will remain with their respective clubs until the continental Finals begin in January.

Korea Republic have been drawn alongside Japan, Vietnam, and Myanmar in a highly competitive Group C at the Asian showpiece, with their campaign to begin against Vietnam in Pune on January 21.

Vermaelen leaves Vissel Kobe

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

Vermaelen leaves Vissel Kobe

Kobe: Belgium international defender Thomas Vermaelen has left 2022 AFC Champions League qualifiers Vissel Kobe following the conclusion of his contract, the J1 League club announced on Monday.

The 36-year-old parts company with Kobe two-and-a-half years after joining from Barcelona having helped Vissel win the Emperor’s Cup and participate in the AFC Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.

Ai Kesen parts ways with Guangzhou

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

Ai Kesen parts ways with Guangzhou

Hong Kong: Two-time AFC Champions League winner Ai Kesen has confirmed his departure from Chinese Super League side Guangzhou FC, but insists he will continue to make himself available for the China PR national team during the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar.

The 32-year-old won the continental title with Guangzhou Evergrande in 2013 and 2015 as well as five Chinese Super League titles, four with Guangzhou and one with Shanghai SIPG.