Who's on course and who's in trouble at halfway mark of the ACL group stage?
With the 2023-24 AFC Champions League group stage at its halfway mark, who's on course for the last 16? And who's in danger of missing out?
With the 2023-24 AFC Champions League group stage at its halfway mark, who's on course for the last 16? And who's in danger of missing out?
Some big names announced their arrival in the AFC Champions League while there was joy for a number of ASEAN hopefuls on match day 2.
From mixed results for Saudi Arabia's giants to slow starts by Southeast Asia's hopefuls, here's what we learned from the opening action of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League.
A new adventure awaits Singapore Premier League champions Albirex Niigata (S) as they transition to a local outfit starting 2024.
Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata has joined Vissel Kobe on a free transfer, the Japanese club announced on Sunday.
Mexico international Julian Araujo made his long-awaited Barcelona debut in a 2-0 friendly win over Vissel Kobe in Tokyo on Tuesday as Andres Iniesta played his final game for the Japanese club.
As the J.League celebrates its 30th anniversary, have the first three decades of the professional era in Japanese football been a success?
Departing Cambodia manager Keisuke Honda leaves behind a vibrant and exciting legacy -- and not just because of his colourful touchline attire.
For all that he achieved in his time in Europe, Hiroki Sakai's crowning glory has arguably arrived now that he is back in Japan.
As they won a third AFC Champions League crown on Saturday, Urawa Red Diamonds once again just found a way to get the job done.
With glory awaiting either Urawa Red Diamonds or Al Hilal, the AFC Champions League 2022 is still anyone's game ahead of Saturday's second leg.
Veteran striker Shinzo Koroki emerged as Urawa Red Diamonds' hero in their draw against Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League 2022 final first leg.
One year, one month. That's how long it will take for either Al Hilal or Urawa Red Diamonds to be crowned AFC Champions League 2022 winners.
As they vie for the AFC Champions League crown once more, Al Hilal and Urawa Red Diamonds have combined for quite the rivalry in Asian football.
Kazuyoshi 'King Kazu' Miura may be the world's oldest professional footballer but he still has 24 years until he graduates from the "youth" ranks.
From escaping relegation last season, Vissel Kobe now look genuine J1 League title contenders. And they haven't even called upon Andres Iniesta.
Some famous names in search of redemption is just one of several intriguing storylines to keep an eye on in the 2023 J1 League season.
Al Hilal have become only the third Asian team to ever reach the FIFA Club World Cup final, but who are the two that have done it before them?
Shinji Kagawa's return to Cerezo Osaka sees him become the latest in a list of Japan stars back in the J1 League after noteworthy spells in Europe.
Although it did not end as well as it began, his 13 years in Europe is still something former Japan star Shinji Kagawa can be proud of.
Former Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa has ended a 13-year stay in Europe by rejoining Cerezo Osaka.
Hajime Moriyasu will become the first coach to lead Japan at two consecutive FIFA World Cup campaigns after being reappointed on Wednesday.
Spain legend Andres Iniesta has told ESPN Lionel Messi's World Cup win will not settle the debate on who is the greatest ever footballer.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vissel Kobe | 32 | 19 | 8 | 5 | +29 | 65 |
Yokohama F. Marinos | 32 | 19 | 6 | 7 | +25 | 63 |
Urawa Red Diamonds | 32 | 14 | 12 | 6 | +14 | 54 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | +10 | 52 |
Nagoya Grampus | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | +6 | 51 |
Kashima Antlers | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | +11 | 49 |
Cerezo Osaka | 32 | 15 | 4 | 13 | +7 | 49 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 48 |
Kawasaki Frontale | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | +2 | 44 |
Albirex Niigata | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | -5 | 41 |
FC Tokyo | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | -3 | 40 |
Sagan Tosu | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 37 |
Consadole Sapporo | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | -5 | 37 |
Kyoto Sanga | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | -8 | 34 |
Gamba Osaka | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | -19 | 34 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 32 | 6 | 13 | 13 | -14 | 31 |
Shonan Bellmare | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | -16 | 31 |
Yokohama FC | 32 | 7 | 8 | 17 | -25 | 29 |