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Yapp Hung-fai raises his knee ahead of making contact with Daizo Horikoshi. Photo: Edmond So

Eastern keeper Yapp questions ‘unfair’ VAR regulations in AFC Champions League 2

A controversial penalty conceded by the Hong Kong club was key to their 2-1 loss at home to Kaya FC, making them unlikely to progress.

Eastern lose to 10-man Kaya FC to blow golden AFC Champions League 2 opportunity

Philippines football ‘faster, more physical’ than Hong Kong, ex-Eastern player says

Mariners grab AFC Champions League point at the death against Shanghai Shenhua

Australian champions grab their first point in four matches against Chinese league runner-up with goal deep in injury time at home.

Replacement player Yu Hanchao had given Shanghai Shenhua a 2-0 lead but his team ultimately dropped two points against the Australians. Photo: Xinhua

Asia’s revamped club competitions will get time to develop, football bosses say

Hong Kong club side Eastern to take on Kaya Iloilo of the Philippines at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

Eastern boss wants to change Hong Kong football mindset, secures Philippines win

Noah Baffoe delivers stunning winning goal to give Eastern first victory for Hong Kong club in this season’s AFC Champions League Two.

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Lee Man ‘in difficult situation’ after Bangkok striker Jradi’s moment of magic

Hong Kong champions have lost all three of their games in the continental competition, Eastern match delayed by Storm Trami.

Everton Camargo came close to scoring on three occasions but was unable to break through Bangkok’s defences. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Midfielder says Lee Man eyeing Champions League progress amid leadership doubts

Lee Man host Bangkok United at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday, while Hong Kong counterparts Eastern face Kaya-Iloilo in the Philippines.

Young football star Ng urged to ‘get out of Hong Kong’ to fulfil vast potential

Eastern go to Philippine side Kaya-Iloilo on Thursday seeking their first victory in this season’s AFC Champions League Two competition.

AFC under fire for moving Ronaldo and Al Nassr Iran game after India snub

Security in situation forces game to be moved to Dubai, but India’s Mohun Bagan were punished for refusing to travel to unsettled region.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr have had their game moved to Dubai. Photo: Reuters

While you were sleeping: England stunned by Greece, 16-year-old golfer in France

It may be the international break, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some major headlines to bring you.

Greece’s Vangelis Pavlidis scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to earn a famous win over England at Wembley. Photo: Reuters

Sanfrecce Hiroshima leave it so late to break Eastern hearts in Champions League

Hong Kong’s Eastern lead then fight back to level before being stunned in stoppage time.

Hong Kong’s Lee Man suffer painful Champions League loss in Singapore

City’s domestic champions bottom of group following second straight defeat, as they throw away lead against Tampines Rovers.

Champions League can put Asian women’s football on map, top Japan players say

Football on the continent has fallen behind Europe and North America, but new tournament could give boost game, say Urawa Reds Ladies players.

Abu Dhabi Country’s Naeema vies for the ball with Al-Nassr forward Mubarkh al-Saiari during their AFC Champions League qualfier. Abu Dhabi won 1-0 to make it to the main event, which starts on Thursday. Photo: AFP

AFC Champions League 2: Eastern ‘cannot compare’ with Japanese opponents – boss

J1 League leaders Sanfrecce Hrioshima face Eastern at Mong Kok Stadium this week after Hongkongers’ away loss to Sydney in opening game.

Roberto Losada (centre) chats to Sydney’s Brazilian star Douglas Costa after Eastern’s defeat in Australia. Photo: AFP

AFC Champions League 2: Hong Kong misery continues as Eastern thumped by Sydney

Eastern the second Hong Kong team to lose opening AFC Champions League 2 fixture, following limp defeat for Lee Man on Wednesday.

Lee Man’s display in AFC Champions League 2 defeat worthy of second tier

Goals from Brazilians Rafaelson and Silva hand Vietnam side Nam Dinh points at Mong Kok Stadium.

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Yokohama’s misery continues in AFC Champions League thrashing by Gwangju

South Korean side get first campaign off to a flyer in Seoul, while China’s Shandong Taishan also make winning start.

Yokohama F Marinos’ forward Elber scored twice in his side’s 7-3 loss to Gwangju in the opening round of matches in the AFC Champions League Elite. Photo: AFC

Could Cristiano Ronaldo add AFC Champions League to massive list of accolades?

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward saw his first attempt with the Saudi side Al Nassr end in the quarter-finals.

New Asian Champions League seeks to promote quality over quantity, top boss says

New-look competition kicks off on Monday, with general secretary Windsor John promising a ‘variety of flavours’ for fans to enjoy.

Winners of revamped Asian league champions football tournament to win US$12m prize

The competition, which starts in August with a preliminary stage, comes after a revamp of Asian football and involves 27 clubs from 12 nations.

Players from the United Arab Emirates’ Al Ain club celebrate after winning the Asian Champions League title against Yokohama F Marinos in May. Photo: Kyodo

From England’s Wolves to Malaysia’s JDT, Hong Wan has put journey into journeyman

Hong, who was born in London to a Malaysian mother and Chinese father, played at the English club but was invited to play in Malaysia, where he has thrived since.

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Hong Wan plays for Malaysia Super League side Johor Darul Ta’zim, winning quadruples and playing in the AFC Champions League. Photo: johorsoutherntigers.my

Saudi Arabia’s billion-dollar football league still very much a work in progress

The league has yet to hit new heights, despite US$957m spent on players and the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Neymar.

Yokohama come back to beat Al Ain in first leg of Asian Champions League final

Harry Kewell’s Yokohama edge Al Ain side managed by Hernan Crespo, who met Kewell in 2005’s Liverpool v Milan final of Uefa Champions League.

Liverpool-Milan 2005 rematch? Kewell, Crespo meet in Asian Champions League final

Yokohama Marinos welcome Al Ain for the first leg of the AFC Champions League final on Saturday, with the two coaches having met 19 years ago in an epic European final.

Liverpool beat Milan in the 2005 Uefa Champions League on penalties after an epic contest. Photo: AP

How can Messi-style tours satisfy Asia fans? Barcelona’s Gundogan has a solution

‘I have experience of going to three different countries in 10 days,’ midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says. ‘It makes it very difficult.’

Spectators show their disapproval during Inter Miami’s match in Hong Kong last month. Photo: Bloomberg

Footballers’ union calls AFC Champions League ‘unsustainable’ in new report

Report accuses bosses of ignoring players and clubs, says average quality of teams in competition inferior to the top domestic divisions in Japan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia.

Kitchee salvage AFC Champions League pride, stroll to Lion City Sailors victory

Fernando’s fine solo effort and a first-half own goal earn Hong Kong side deserved win in Singapore.

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AFC Champions League
The AFC Asian Champions League is the top continental competition for football clubs in Asia, running from January to November.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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