Hojageldiyev praises Altyn Asyr’s grit against East Bengal
Altyn Asyr head coach Yazguly Hojageldiyev lauded his team for showing nerves of steel after the Turkmenistan club overturned a one-goal deficit to defeat East Bengal 3-2 in the AFC Champions League Two™ Preliminary Stage on Wednesday.
Choi sets Shandong knockout stage target
Head coach Choi Kang-hee wants to see his Shandong Taishan side present themselves as formidable opponents when the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 group stage begins in September.
Madibo credits Al Gharafa’s perseverance for win against Al Shabab
Al Gharafa's Assim Madibo hailed his team's resilience and the support of their fans after securing a 1-0 victory over United Arab Emirates’ Shabab Al Ahli, sealing their place in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 group stage.
Preview – PS1: FC Abdysh-Ata Kant (KGZ) vs Attack FC (AFG)
FC Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic are seeking another extended run on the continental stage but know Afghanistan’s Attack FC will be no pushovers in their AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) 2024/25 Preliminary Stage 1 match on Tuesday.
Preview – PS2: Al Gharafa ( QAT) vs Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)
United Arab Emirates’s Shabab Al Ahli will take to the pitch full of confidence when they meet Qatar’s Al Gharafa in an AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage 2 tie at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.
Spain beat France in classic final to win men’s gold
Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic men's football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry Henry's hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback.
Stars of the AFC Cup
The curtains have come down on a glorious era in Asian club football with the prestigious AFC Cup™ drawing to a conclusion at the end of last season with Asian club football set to embark on an exciting new journey.
Souttar joins the Blades, star names for AWCL
Australian defender Harry Souttar will spend the 2024/25 season with English Championship side Sheffield United after his loan move from Leicester City was confirmed on Monday.
Sousa praises Azmoun, Cartabia impact in Shabab Al Ahli’s triumph
Head coach Paulo Sousa lauded Shabab Al Ahli’s tactical execution following their 4-1 win against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage 1 tie on Tuesday.
Central & South Asia Wrap: AGMK resume campaign in style
FC AGMK showed they mean business as the Uzbekistan Super League resumed after a month-long break while in Bhutan, Thimphu City made the most of back-to-back victories to jump to the top of the standings.


















Friday, 5 December , 2025