West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo double keeps Al Nassr perfect; Al Gharafa impress

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo double keeps Al Nassr perfect; Al Gharafa impress

Doha: Cristiano Ronaldo starred with a brace as Al Nassr Club maintained their grip on the Saudi Pro League title race.

Al Gharafa SC continue to lead in Qatar while Al Ain SC remained hot in the United Arab Emirates.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so get up to speed with the domestic action across West Asia with the-AFC.com.

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai Port almost there; Daejeon surge to second

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai Port almost there; Daejeon surge to second

Hong Kong: Shanghai Port FC moved within touching distance of the Chinese Super League title after a commanding win over Zhejiang.

In Hong Kong, Kitchee and North District remained joint leaders following another dominant weekend, as AC Taipei went top in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Unstoppable JDT; defiant Buriram; seven-star Kaya FC

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Unstoppable JDT; defiant Buriram; seven-star Kaya FC

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week packed with standout performances across ASEAN as Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their incredible scoring run in Malaysia, Buriram United battled back to extend their unbeaten start in Thailand, and Kaya FC-Iloilo ran riot with a seven-goal display in the Philippines to stay top of the table.

Persija Jakarta kept their title hopes alive with a convincing win in Indonesia, Lion City Sailors remained perfect in Singapore and Yangon United continued to set the pace in Myanmar.
 
Elsewhere, there was drama in Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos as the momentum intensified across the region.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal stay top; Bhutan Premier League closes

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal stay top; Bhutan Premier League closes

Tehran: Esteghlal FC maintained a one-point lead in the Iran Pro League over last season’s runners-up Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC while titleholders Tractor FC tumbled to fourth, three points behind.

Thimphu City closed the Bhutan Premier League in second place while Neftchi Fergana took over the Uzbekistan Super League lead from FC Istiklol.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Pre-Matchday Four — Tips & Strategy

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Pre-Matchday Four — Tips & Strategy

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three went full blockbuster: 44 goals across 12 ties, late twists, and group tables on the move. The West outgunned the East (27–17), Tractor FC's 5–0 at Sharjah FC was the headline margin, and Gangwon FC’s 4–3 thriller over Vissel Kobe lit up the East.

If you're setting MD4 picks, those scorelines show where volatility – and opportunity – may live in your Match Predictor plays.

The game is free to play and available on the-afc.com/aclelite_predictor and through the AFC LIVE App on iOS and Android. 

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will be aiming to build on their continental success when they take to the global stage at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

The Central Asian side arrive as AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 champions, a triumph that underlined their strength at youth level and cemented their reputation as one of Asia’s brightest emerging teams.