Central Asia Wrap: Iran Pro League kicks off, Bunyodkor postpone Pakhtakor party

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central Asia Wrap: Iran Pro League kicks off, Bunyodkor postpone Pakhtakor party

Bishkek: Persepolis made an underwhelming start to their Iran Pro League title defence, while Pakhtakor squandered a chance to become early champions in Uzbekistan, in the latest week of Central Asian domestic football.

Elsewhere, Altyn Asyr land a significant blow in their bid for title number seven, plus the four Turkmenistan Cup semi-finalists confirmed.

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AFC Champions League (East): 5 new signings who could shine

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League (East): 5 new signings who could shine

Doha: With the resumption of the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) drawing ever closer, we profile five new faces who could shape their clubs' fortunes in Qatar this month.

With a lengthy break since the last Continental ties in the East were played on March 4, teams have refreshed and reinforced their squads during the eight-month hiatus.

Among them are former Premier League stars, FA Cup winners, legends looking for redemption and those who've previously had a taste of the AFC Champions League and have some unfinished business.

Morais eyes AFC Champions League title to complete historic treble with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Morais eyes AFC Champions League title to complete historic treble with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head coach Jose Morais has challenged his players to win the 2020 AFC Champions League for a historic treble after the Korea Republic side added the FA Cup to the K League title on Sunday.

Jeonbuk came from behind to defeat Ulsan Hyundai 2-1 in Sunday's FA Cup final second leg to win 3-2 on aggregate and Morais, who tasted treble glory when he was part of Jose Mourinho's all conquering Inter Milan side of 2009-10, wants that heady feeling again.

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Forwards

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: The 2020 AFC Champions League (West) boasted an array of fine attacking talent with some world-class performers gracing Asia's most prestigious club competition.

Over the past three weeks, fans of Asian football have decided their top goalkeeper, the best defence and the playmakers in midfield, so now it's time to turn our attention to the all-important forward positions in order to find a front trio to complete the Best XI.

Using match data from the tournament, we've selected seven standout performers who completed the 2020 AFC Champions League (West) to present a star-studded cast. All you need to do is review the nominees and vote for your favourite in the poll below.

AFC Champions League – The Expert's View: Dejan Damjanovic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League – The Expert's View: Dejan Damjanovic

Daegu: AFC Champions League legend Dejan Damjanovic runs the rule over the players and teams who are set to make an impact when the Continental action resumes on November 18. 

The tournament's second highest all-time goalscorer, Montengrin striker Dejan Damjanovic is one of the AFC Champions League's most familiar faces having represented FC Seoul, Beijing FC and Suwon Samsung Bluewings in the competition.

Renard names Saudi Arabia squad for Jamaica friendlies

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Renard names Saudi Arabia squad for Jamaica friendlies

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia national team head coach Herve Renard has called 28 players for his side’s two friendly matches against Jamaica.

The friendlies will kick off Saudi Arabia’s preparations for the resumption of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Lebanon set for Bahrain friendly

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lebanon set for Bahrain friendly

Beirut: Lebanon national team head coach Jamal Taha has called up a 23-man squad for their training camp in the UAE.

The Cedars will play Bahrain as part of their preparations for the resumption of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Lebanon are currently third in Group H of the Asian Qualifiers with eight points from five matches with ties against Turkmenistan, Sri Lanka and Korea Republic to come.