AFC Champions League™: Through the Years

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

AFC Champions League™: Through the Years

Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building as the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 group stage edges closer, marking the return of the home-and-away format for the first time since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020.

Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds were crowned Asian champions for the third time when they edged Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC in their third meeting in an AFC Champions League final in six seasons, but 38 clubs from across Asia will challenge the two 2022 finalists for the coveted title this campaign. 
 
The 2023/24 competition will be the most star-studded edition yet, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema among those set to make their debuts in Asia. As the big kick-off on September 18 draws nearer, the-AFC.com revisits the AFC Champions League’s storied history.

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AFC Cup™: Through the Years

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

AFC Cup™: Through the Years

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2023-24 season is edging closer as the competition returns to its usual home-and-away format for the first time in four years. 

Al Seeb Club became the first Omani side to lift the title when they beat Kuala Lumpur City FC 3-0 in last season’s final at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
 
This time round, 36 clubs from across the continent will compete in the final edition of the tournament. As the big kick-off on September 18 approaches, the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane to look at the history of the AFC Cup.

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam were the first team to book their place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Finals after a 1-0 win over Yemen on Saturday assured them of top spot in Group C of the Qualifiers. 

Vietnam join hosts Qatar in next April's Finals but 14 places remain up for grabs after the conclusion of Saturday's Matchday Two. 
 
Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com. 

Japan, Malaysia impress; Australia denied

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Japan, Malaysia impress; Australia denied

Kuala Lumpur: Japan produced a masterclass as they cruised 4-1 past Germany in an international friendly on Saturday.

Malaysia held their own in a 1-1 draw with China PR while Australia were denied victory as Mexico fought back for a 2-2 stalemate.
 
Uzbekistan fell 3-0 to the United States as Asian teams continued their preparations for the Preliminary Joint Qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.