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Preview - QF: Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC (VIE) v Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE)

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Preview - QF: Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC (VIE) v Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE)

Ho Chi Minh City: A thriller is on the cards when Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC and Abu Dhabi Country Club square off in their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 quarter-final on Saturday.

Both advanced to the last eight stage after finishing runners-up in their respective groups and will be eager to extend their run on the continental stage.

Ghalenoei applauds IR Iran’s spirit

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Ghalenoei applauds IR Iran’s spirit

Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei hailed his players’ spirit after their 2-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 on Thursday.

Ghalenoei reserved special praise for goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand for keeping Iran in the game early on as they remained at the top of Group A and moved within a point of securing a fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance.

Group A: IR Iran 2-0 UAE

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Group A: IR Iran 2-0 UAE

Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran moved within a point of sealing a fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance after defeating United Arab Emirates 2-0 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie on Thursday.

The sixth win of the campaign kept them firmly on top of Group A and avoiding defeat against Uzbekistan - who beat Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 - on Tuesday will book their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Indonesia; UAE v Afghanistan

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Indonesia; UAE v Afghanistan

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran are well prepared to go all the way as they kickstart their title defence at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 against Indonesia on Friday.

In preparation for the tournament, head coach Naderi Hossein held eight training camps with five friendly matches, and is rallying his squad to display their title intentions against the Southeast Asian side.

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v UAE

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v UAE

Tehran: Victory for Islamic Republic of Iran against United Arab Emirates in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Thursday will almost surely confirm their spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Iran will welcome UAE to the Azadi Stadium holding a three-point lead over second-placed Uzbekistan while UAE are a further three adrift.

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Players to watch

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Players to watch

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 is set to be an exciting affair with 16 teams eyeing the coveted title.

With kick-off just two days away, the-AFC.com takes a look at several players who will be pivotal to their respective teams’ bid to emerge champions.  

Thailand 2025: Know Your Groups C & D

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Thailand 2025: Know Your Groups C & D

Pattaya: Anticipation for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 is reaching fever pitch with top class action set to illuminate Jomtien Beach in the coming days.

As the teams start converging on Pattaya, the-AFC.com takes a look at Groups C and D cast where four former champions - two in each group - will also be bidding for the title.

Penalty shootout win takes Sharjah through

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Penalty shootout win takes Sharjah through

Sharjah: Sharjah FC advanced into the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 semi-finals after defeating Shabab Al Ahli 5-4 on penalties after their quarter-final second leg tie ended 1-1 on the night after extra time and 2-2 on aggregate on Wednesday.

Goalkeeper Adel Alhosani was the hero for Sharjah after he saved Kauan Santos’ penalty with the UAE side to face Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC in the semi-finals. 

QF - Preview (2nd Leg): Sharjah FC (UAE) 1 v 1 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

QF - Preview (2nd Leg): Sharjah FC (UAE) 1 v 1 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Sharjah: Sharjah FC will consider themselves favourites when they welcome UAE rivals Shabab Al Ahli for the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 quarter-final on Wednesday.

Caio Lucas' strike ensure Sharjah walked away from the first leg on level terms and will - with home ground advantage - look to secure a semi-final spot.

We were excellent, says Al Sadd’s Sanchez

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

We were excellent, says Al Sadd’s Sanchez

Doha: Felix Sanchez was a delighted head coach after his Al Sadd SC side showed their true colours to come from behind to defeat Al Wasl FC 3-1 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate to take their place in Monday’s AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 quarter-final draw.

Apart from the opening 10 minutes when they  were put under tremendous pressure by the UAE side, Akram Aff-led Al Sadd produced a dominant performance with Sanchez now eyeing an extended run in the competition.

Afif stars as Al Sadd fight back to go through

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Afif stars as Al Sadd fight back to go through

Doha: Akram Afif produced a virtuoso performance to spark Al Sadd SC to a 3-1 win over Al Wasl FC as the Qatari side advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 with a 4-2 aggregate victory on Monday.

Afif made one and scored a stunner to inspire the Qatari side to a comeback victory as they stayed in the hunt for a third Asian title.

Preview - R16 (2nd Leg): Al Sadd SC (QAT) 1 v 1 Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Preview - R16 (2nd Leg): Al Sadd SC (QAT) 1 v 1 Al Wasl FC (UAE)

Doha: After two draws already this season between them, Al Sadd SC and Al Wasl FC know there has to be a winner when they square off in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 match-up on Monday.

Last week's first leg draw followed their League Stage encounter, which had also ended 1-1.