Vote for the best goal from the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Vote for the best goal from the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals 2025 came to a thrilling conclusion as Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC emerged as the inaugural winners of the revamped competition by defeating Kawasaki Frontale of Japan in the final in Jeddah.  

A total of 31 goals were scored from seven matches played during the Finals of Asia’s premier club competition but it’s now time for you, the fans, to pick the best among these 10 goals – presented by VISA – by casting your votes. 

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Europe Wrap: Trophy joy for Asian stars

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Europe Wrap: Trophy joy for Asian stars

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic international Son Heung-min became the first Tottenham Hotspur captain since 2008 to lift a trophy with his side’s capture of the Europa League.

Australian internationals Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord played their parts in Arsenal lifting the UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy. Join the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Final tune-up for hopefuls as Qualifiers beckon

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Final tune-up for hopefuls as Qualifiers beckon

Kuala Lumpur: With less than a month to go before the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Australia 2026 Qualifiers kick off, teams across the continent are entering the final stretch of preparation.

A busy schedule of international friendlies over the next 10 days will allow teams to fine-tune tactics and build momentum ahead of the qualifying battles set to run from June 23 to July 5.

While 34 teams are vying for spots, only the eight group winners will join defending champions China PR, Korea Republic, Japan and hosts Australia in the Finals, to be staged across three cities on March 1-26, 2026.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what to expect over the coming days.

#AWCL - Facts & Figures

Sun, 25 May, 2025

#AWCL - Facts & Figures

Wuhan: The AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 came to an exciting end with Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR emerging winners on Saturday.

It was a competition filled with thrills and spills and as we eagerly await the next edition, the-AFC.com takes a look at some of the interesting facts and figures from the inaugural season.

Australia finish top in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Australia finish top in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings, with Australia clinching the top spot.

Having amassed 97.662 points, Australia climbed to pole position ahead of second-placed Korea Republic, with Japan securing the third spot.

Asia's finest discover challengers

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Asia's finest discover challengers

Doha: The draw for the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Sunday promised an exciting tournament.

The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups with the tournament to be played on November 3-27.

Qatar 2025 Draw finalised

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Qatar 2025 Draw finalised

Doha: The stage is set for an exciting FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 following the official draw in Doha on Sunday.

The tournament will take place on December 1-18 where Algeria will be looking to defend their crown, having defeated Tunisia 2-0 at Qatar 2021.

The 16-team tournament will be preceded by a qualifying stage, which will see seven matches.

#ACLElite Match Predictor: The Recap

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor: The Recap

Kuala Lumpur: Following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, we look back on the Match Predictor competition over what was a fantastic first edition of the continental competition in its new format.  

Al Ahli Saudi FC were crowned champions of Asia for the first time after beating Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the final to conclude an unbeaten campaign while there were numerous memorable matches along the way.  
 
From the opening round of fixtures in September to the final in Jeddah in early May, we highlight the standout numbers from the Match Predictor.  

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: And that’s a wrap!

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: And that’s a wrap!

Kuala Lumpur: The curtain came down on the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 when Jeddah giants Al Ahli Saudi FC were crowned the Kings of Asian Football after beating Kawasaki Frontale in the final. 

The final also brought an end to our inaugural AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Fantasy Football campaign. Thanks to all who played – we hope you had fun and we look forward to seeing you again next season.  
 
But before we break for the off-season, here’s a look back at some of the standout stats from a tournament that will live long in the memory.