Everything is possible for Vissel, says Vermaelen

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Everything is possible for Vissel, says Vermaelen

Kobe: Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen believes the sky's the limit for Vissel Kobe if they can raise their consistency levels ahead of the J.League resumption on Saturday.

Two cups, four wins and one draw, football in 2020 began in near ideal fashion for Japan's Vissel Kobe.

Victories over Kashima Antlers on January 1 brought the Emperor's Cup to the Kansai region and it was followed on February 8 by the Japanese Super Cup after a marathon penalty shootout win over league champions Yokohama F. Marinos.

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Asia’s Greatest FIFA World Cup Goals – Semi-final 2

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s Greatest FIFA World Cup Goals – Semi-final 2

Kuala Lumpur: After tens of thousands of fans from throughout the footballing world cast their votes last week, the race to decide Asia’s Best FIFA World Cup goals continues.

In a second semi-final featuring 10 more Asian World Cup classics, this week’s selection features some of the continent’s all-time greats, all delivering moments of magic on the game’s biggest stage.

There are fabulous free-kicks, blistering breakaways and scorchers from distance, but which five goals will advance to next week’s final?

Cast your vote below from our list of nominees:

Teams, star players, coaches: All you need to know about J1 League 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teams, star players, coaches: All you need to know about J1 League 2020

Kuala Lumpur: The Japanese J.League has produced finalists in each of the past three editions of the AFC Champions League, with Kashima Antlers’ 2018 triumph sandwiched between Urawa Red Diamonds lifting the trophy in 2017 and finishing as runners-up in 2019. 

As well as developing a growing list of domestic stars, the league is also home to some of the biggest names in Asian and world football, and with just one round of the 2020 season played before the enforced COVID-19 break, the-AFC.com runs the rule over this year’s participants ahead of the restart on Saturday.

The Asian Football Quiz – J.League Edition

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz – J.League Edition

Kuala Lumpur: With the Japanese top flight returning this week, it's time for another Asian Football Quiz Special Edition! How well do you know the J.League?

Also Try:

The Asian Football Quiz: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, Round 6, Round 7, Round 8, Round 9, Round 10, Round 11, Round 12, Round 13

The most popular football clubs: Japan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The most popular football clubs: Japan

Tokyo: Japan is one of the heavyweights of the Continental game, as are its clubs with several Asian championships to their name.

As a continuation of our series that has seen the most popular clubs reviewed in West Asia, we now turn to the eastern side of the Continent with the upcoming resumption of the J.League the perfect opportunity to ask you, the Asian football fans, to decide the most popular club side from Japan.

5 of the Best: Last-minute winners

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Last-minute winners

Kuala Lumpur: It's hard to beat the feeling of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at the very last, and this week's '5 of the Best' highlights some of the most dramatic climaxes ever seen in the AFC Cup. 

From scenes in Singapore to joy in Jakarta and incredible climaxes in Guwahati, Hisor and Al Wakrah, our latest edition shines the spotlight on the magical moments that help make the beautiful game the most watched sport in the world.

Also take a look at past editions that feature acrobatic goals, solo goals, volleys, long-range screamers and free-kicks.

Vote for your best Asian team at the FIFA World Cup: Forwards

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best Asian team at the FIFA World Cup: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: With international football not set to return until later in the year, the-AFC.com continues its look back at some of Asia's greatest performers at the FIFA World Cup and asks you, the fans, to vote for the Best XI.

We're just one position away from finding out who you want as your best Asian team at the FIFA World Cup. The best goalkeeper has been decided, as has your defence and the midfield in front of them, so now it's time to find the men to lead the line up front.

So, without further ado, here are the six players in contention for the places in attack. Review the nominees and then choose your favourites for this all-star XI in the poll below.