Asia

AFC Champions League semifinal Al Ain vs Al Hilal postponed due to weather!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Semi-final first leg match between Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates and Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The match was scheduled to be played today at …

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Chairman of the Vietnam Football Federation met with President of LALIGA!

The delegation from the Vietnam Football Federation, led by Chairman Tran Quoc Tuan, spent 5 days working in Madrid. During this time, Chairman Tran Quoc Tuan met with President of LALIGA, Mr. Javier Tebas. Both parties exchanged views on potential cooperation opportunities in the future. The Vietnamese delegation participated in …

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Nasrullo Kabirov to referee AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 opener!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed that Nasrullo Kabirov will oversee the opening match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024, which will take place between Qatar and Indonesia on Monday at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Set to kick off at 6.30pm, the Group A fixture will …

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AFC Champions League – Semifinals: 5 things to look out for!

The AFC Champions League 2023/24 has reached the semifinal stage as the four remaining sides get ready to battle it out for a place in Asian club football’s main event. With four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC, inaugural AFC Champions League winners Al Ain FC, two-time champions Ulsan Hyundai FC …

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Keita Endo moves permanently from Union Berlin to FC Tokyo!

1.FC Union Berlin are letting midfielder Keita Endo move to Japan for good. The 26-year-old initially moved to FC Tokyo on loan in January of this year and has since made six appearances there. The two-time Japanese international made a total of 21 appearances for Union Berlin between 2020 and …

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AFC unveils key details for inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set the stage for the highly anticipated maiden season of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 by announcing the key dates and entry criteria. The upcoming campaign promises to be a thrilling exhibition of top-tier women’s football talent from across Asia. With a dynamic …

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Down but never out, Panthoi determined to leave a mark Down Under!

In 2021, during the National Team training camp in Goa, goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu suffered a fractured right shin that not only left her bedridden for two months but also raised serious doubts about her footballing future. Little could one imagine that the athletic Manipuri would not only defy all …

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