Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: From Saitama to Azadi Stadium, the world’s largest continent is home to some great football stadiums, but Asia also boasts many lesser known grounds with some of the most picturesque settings for football anywhere in the world.
With the sport all over Asia taking a break, the-AFC.com takes you on a tour across the continent, looking at grounds where the scenic views are as much an attraction as the football itself.
https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/bhutan_stadium_2.html
https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/carved_stadium_2.html
https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/alpensia_ski_jump_stadium.html
https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/khorfakkan_stadium.html
https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/shimizu_s_pulse.html
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bishkek: While world football awaits its full-scale return, it’s worth remembering the bright future that beckons many of Asia’s talented young players.
Central Asia is a region with a proud footballing past, and the extended outlook appears equally bright with several talented youngsters emerging in recent years.
Join the the-AFC.com as we profile seven youngsters from Asian football’s Central Zone who look poised for long and successful careers in the game.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With much of the Continental game on hiatus due to the current Covid-19 outbreak, the-AFC.com introduces a new weekly series, The Story Behind, where we delve deeper to reveal some of Asian football's fascinating flavour.
For the first edition, we look at six different clubs from across the breadth of the Asian Football Confederation and explore the meaning behind their unique team nicknames.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Goals, goals and more goals from the AFC Cup as this week the-AFC.com looks back on five fantastic efforts by some big-name stars from Syria to Singapore.
After featuring fabulous free-kicks, long-range stunners and individual brilliance, this week's edition takes in one of our most popular categories: acrobatic goals. Athletic, exciting and often jaw-dropping, enjoy these magnificent efforts and then select your favourite by voting at the bottom of the article.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on our new Asian Football Quiz!
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tokyo: The J.League has announced that it will suspend relegation for the 2020 season, while allowing teams in the second and third divisions to battle it out for promotion.
The decision came after the J.League Extraordinary Executive Committee convened on Thursday, with all 56 clubs agreeing to the move.
The 2020 season, which began in February, was postponed two days later due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and J.League Chairman Mitsuru Murai said the decision to permit promotion will encourage players to compete in such a situation, while protecting clubs from events out of their control.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kairakum: FC Istaravshan claimed a rare trophy, picking up pre-season silverware with a 2-1 win over CSKA Dushanbe in the final of the Tajikistan Football League Cup at Bakhoristion Stadium on Wednesday.
Goals from Zufar Akbaraliev and Ilkhomjon Baratov proved decisive for Istaravshan, who appear poised for a competitive campaign when the 2020 Tajik League campaign begins next month.
Istaravshan’s title is their first trophy since lifting the second tier Tajikistan First League title in 2018, and comes less than three years after their promotion from regional football.