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

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Eastern take on Kaya FC on Thursday, after Bangkok United score four in last 23 minutes to end Lee Man’s hopes of Champions League progress.

Marcos Gondra sizes up a pass during Eastern’s away victory against Kaya FC a fortnight ago. Photo: Eastern FC
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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.

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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.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Noah Baffoe (centre) celebrates his winning goal with Jesse Yu (left), Felipe Sa and Leung Kwun-chung (right). Photo: Eastern
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Eastern’s 18-year-old forward Ng Yu-hei has skills that separate already separate him from most of his peers. Photo: Handout
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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
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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Everton Camargo created a rush of first-half chances for Lee Man. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

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.

Lee Man’s Samuel Rosa (right) is tackled by Nam Dinh’s To Van Vu during their side’s AFC Champions League Two clash at Mong Kok Stadium. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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.

Al Ain players celebrate after winning the 2023 AFC Champions League with a 5-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in the second leg in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Kyodo
East Asian Football Championship

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
Malaysia

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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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.

Yokohama’s Kota Watanabe (front) celebrates scoring the winning goal in the first leg. Photo: EPA-EFE
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
Lionel Messi in Hong Kong

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

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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.

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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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