After Club World Cup, Al-Hilal turns attention back to Asia
1 year, 10 months ago

After Club World Cup, Al-Hilal turns attention back to Asia

Associated Press  

Days after losing 5-3 to Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal returns to its home continent to try and extend its recent dominance of the Asian Champions League in a second-round match against Shabab Al-Ahli of Dubai. Leonardo Jardim led Al-Hilal to its last Asian Champions League title in November 2021 but the Portuguese coach is now in charge of opponent Shabab Al-Ahli. Hilal is always a strong contender in Asia but we have improved and are challenging at home, too.” Al-Hilal has former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo, Peru international Andre Carrillo and Argentina’s Luciano Vietto as well as 12 of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup roster that made headlines at the World Cup in Qatar last year with a group-stage upset win over eventual champion Argentina. After Qatar’s three losses out of three at the World Cup that the country hosted in November and December, it is a chance for national team stars such as Almoez Ali and Karim Boudiaf to restore international reputations.

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Star-studded Saudi Arabian, Japanese and Chinese clubs setting the pace in Asian Champions League
3 weeks ago

Star-studded Saudi Arabian, Japanese and Chinese clubs setting the pace in Asian Champions League

Associated Press  

Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez and Aleksandar Mitrovic, Saudi Arabian clubs are dominating the western zone of the AFC Champions League Elite but, in the east, Japan is on top with Chinese clubs bouncing back after a difficult period. Like the European version, Asia’s top tier tournament has expanded the number of group stage games from six to eight …

Al-Hilal draws 1-1 with Al-Sadd in Asian Champions League
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Al-Hilal draws 1-1 with Al-Sadd in Asian Champions League

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Al-Hilal drew 1-1 with Al-Sadd of Qatar on Tuesday to maintain Saudi Arabia’s control of the group stage of the Asian Champions League Elite. Al-Hilal is second in the 12-team group, level on 13 points with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and two behind leader Al-Ahli. Even without the injured Neymar, four-time champion Al-Hilal took an early lead as …

AFC Champions League 2024-25: Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AFC Champions League 2024-25: Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning a first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia in 2022 were given an unlikely domestic lifeline on Saturday and, on Monday, the Portuguese star can help Al-Nassr stay on course for a first Asian title. It was an honor to play against him.” Al-Nassr looked to be slipping out of the Saudi Pro League …

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning a first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia in 2022 were given an unlikely domestic lifeline on Saturday and, on Monday, the Portuguese star can help Al-Nassr stay on course for a first Asian title. It was an honor to play against him.” Al-Nassr looked to be slipping out of the Saudi Pro League …

Al Nassr vs Al Hilal LIVE streaming info: A clash of titans in the Saudi Pro League
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Al Nassr vs Al Hilal LIVE streaming info: A clash of titans in the Saudi Pro League

The Hindu  

Al Nassr and Al Hilal clash in a high-profile Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match. Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to bounce back from his shocking exit from the King Cup of Champions Round of 16, while Jorge Jesus's Al Hilal will be motivated by the return of Neymar Jr. Both sides are unbeaten in the league so far, but Al …

Saudi Pro League 2024-25 live: When and where to watch Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal live on TV and online in India?
4 months ago

Saudi Pro League 2024-25 live: When and where to watch Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal live on TV and online in India?

India TV News  

The 49th edition of the Saudi Pro League, the top football division in Saudi Arabia, will begin with 18 teams clashing for the coveted trophy on August 22. Ronaldo scored the only goal as Al-Nassr suffered a huge 1-4 defeat against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final last week. Both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal struggled to attract big-name players in …

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all

Daily Mail  

Is it really a problem to have ONE Premier League game move to the USA? podcast Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side may not be able to catch Al-Hilal this season Former Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia once likened Cristiano Ronaldo's lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League to Pele's transfer to New York Cosmos in 1975. Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr look set to …

Al Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE streaming info, Saudi Pro League 2023-24: When, where to watch Ronaldo play; Predicted lineups
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Al Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE streaming info, Saudi Pro League 2023-24: When, where to watch Ronaldo play; Predicted lineups

The Hindu  

Al Nassr will face Al Wehda in the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 match kicking off on Wednesday at 11:30 PM IST, at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | Al Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE score, Saudi Pro League 2023-24 Al Nassr will be coming into the match after sealing its place in the King Cup of …

Al-Hilal beats Al-Ittihad 4-1 in final of the Saudi Super Cup
8 months, 1 week ago

Al-Hilal beats Al-Ittihad 4-1 in final of the Saudi Super Cup

China Daily  

Hilal's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Saudi Super Cup final football match against Al-Ittihad at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi April 11, 2024. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Al-Hilal beat Al-Ittihad 4-1 in the final of the Saudi Super Cup on Thursday to stay on course for an unprecedented quadruple. The trophy, lifted …

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal sets world record for most consecutive wins for top-flight team
9 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal sets world record for most consecutive wins for top-flight team

The Hindu  

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal has set a world record for consecutive victories by a top-flight team after beating Al-Ittihad 2-0 in the Asian Champions league quarterfinals on Tuesday for a 28th straight win. Jorge Jesus’ side beat the previous record of 27 consecutive victories by Welsh Premier League champion The New Saints from the 2016-17 season. “This is truly …

Al Hilal create world record for consecutive victories with 28th successive win
9 months, 1 week ago

Al Hilal create world record for consecutive victories with 28th successive win

Firstpost  

Al Hilal have now won 28 matches on a trot, surpassing the previous record of 27 straight wins by a top-flight team, set by Welsh team The New Saints in 2016. Reuters Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal reached AFC Champions League semi-finals Tuesday with a record-breaking win over Al Ittihad. The 2-0 win at Ittihad’s King Abdullah Sport City …

The 10 players to watch at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The 10 players to watch at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

From South Korean and Japanese stars to local heroes, these are the players expected to light up the tournament. Son has scored 12 goals in 20 Premier League games this season so the Spurs loss is South Korea’s gain. Kim Min-jae: South Korea Last year, Kim was named the Asian International Player of the Year for players based outside Asia …

Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa
1 year ago

Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Karim Benzema had a penalty saved in Al-Ittihad’s loss at the Club World Cup on Friday and the Saudi Arabian champion exited its home tournament before Manchester City and Fluminense even arrived. Urawa earned its place at the seven-team Club World Cup by winning the Asian Champions League in February, beating Saudi club Al-Hilal in the …

Asian Champions League 2023-24: Al-Hilal overcomes Al-Dawsari’s penalty woes to progress in last 16
1 year ago

Asian Champions League 2023-24: Al-Hilal overcomes Al-Dawsari’s penalty woes to progress in last 16

The Hindu  

Four-times winners Al-Hilal confirmed its place in the last 16 of this year’s Asian Champions League on Tuesday after the Saudi Pro League side beat Uzbekistan’s Navbahor 2-0 despite a pair of missed penalties from Salem Al-Dawsari. The win for the visitors at Markaziy Stadium in Namangan takes Al-Hilal onto 13 points from five games in Group D and the …

Al Hilal, without Neymar, beats 10-man Mumbai City FC 2-0 in AFC Champions League
1 year, 1 month ago

Al Hilal, without Neymar, beats 10-man Mumbai City FC 2-0 in AFC Champions League

The Hindu  

A 10-man Mumbai City FC lost 0-2 to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League match at the D. Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday. Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad suffered its first defeat in this season’s Asian Champions League when it was beaten 2-0 by Air Force Club in Iraq on Monday to pile …

Exclusive: Akash Mishra says Mumbai City FC ready to leave behind chastening experience against Al Hilal
1 year, 1 month ago

Exclusive: Akash Mishra says Mumbai City FC ready to leave behind chastening experience against Al Hilal

Firstpost  

Amid the hoopla surrounding the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India, it got lost that Asia’s most successful football club, Al-Hilal, landed in Mumbai on Saturday for an AFC Champions League game against Indian Super League Shield Winners, Mumbai City FC, on Monday. The Saudi Pro League leaders, Al-Hilal, have won the Champions League — Asia’s biggest club football competition …

Neymar suffers ACL injury, set to miss Al Hilal's AFC Champions League match in Mumbai
1 year, 2 months ago

Neymar suffers ACL injury, set to miss Al Hilal's AFC Champions League match in Mumbai

India TV News  

Star Brazilian forward Neymar Jr suffered a serious injury during the country's FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier game against Uruguay on Tuesday, October 17. The legendary forward is unlikely to return to pitch this year and will be missing Hilal's upcoming AFC Champions League away match against Mumbai City FC scheduled on November 6. "Striker Neymar Jr. of the Brazilian …

Saudi Pro League: Karim Benzema tempted by Saudi Arabia’s ‘huge’ football project
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Pro League: Karim Benzema tempted by Saudi Arabia’s ‘huge’ football project

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema was lured by Saudi Arabia’s “huge project” and the fact it is a Muslim country when he decided to end a trophy-laden stint with Real Madrid to move to Al-Ittihad, the French striker said on Wednesday. Benzema became one of many big names to move to the Saudi Pro League when he joined Al-Ittihad as a free agent …

AFC Asian Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic win in Iran
1 year, 3 months ago

AFC Asian Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic win in Iran

Firstpost  

The match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran was played without fans after the Asian Football Confederation upheld a one-game ban for Persepolis supporters dating back to 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night. The five-time Ballon d’Or …

Asian Champions League: Late header salvages draw for Neymar’s Al-Hilal
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Champions League: Late header salvages draw for Neymar’s Al-Hilal

The Hindu  

Ali Al-Bulaihi’s equaliser 10 minutes into stoppage time spared Al-Hilal’s blushes as Neymar made his first start for the Saudi Pro League side in a 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan’s Navbahor in the Asian Champions League in Riyadh on Monday. Saudi Arabia international defender Al-Bulaihi rose to meet Brazilian winger Michael’s cross to cancel out a Toma Tabatadze strike in the …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title

Associated Press  

SEOUL — Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion …

After luring Neymar, Mane and a slew of stars, the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to shut
1 year, 3 months ago

After luring Neymar, Mane and a slew of stars, the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to shut

The Hindu  

A lavish spending spree that has seen Saudi Arabia lure some of football’s biggest stars to the oil-rich kingdom will come to a halt on Thursday when its transfer window shuts. RELATED | Premier League to support new PFA brain health assistance fund Liverpool reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds before last week’s European transfer deadline, but Al-Ittihad …

Saudi Pro League clubs to play in Iran after travel ban lifted
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Pro League clubs to play in Iran after travel ban lifted

The Hindu  

Saudi Pro League clubs will travel to Iran to feature in the Asian Champions League after the Asian Football Confederation on Monday said games between teams from the two nations would be played on a home-and-away basis for the first time since 2016. The move means Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr will kick off its Asian Champions League campaign in Tehran’s Azadi …

A date with Neymar and Al Hilal: Mumbai City hopes to cherish opportunity in AFC Champions League
1 year, 3 months ago

A date with Neymar and Al Hilal: Mumbai City hopes to cherish opportunity in AFC Champions League

The Hindu  

Mumbai City FC, the Indian Super League Winners’ Shield champion last season, was drawn in a group containing Saudi Pro League heavyweight Al Hilal at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. "We'll be representing our club and our region but more importantly, we'll be representing Indian Football" 💪 The boss Des Buckingham shares his thoughts following #TheIslanders' #ACL Group Stage Draw 🗣️#IslandersInAsia#MumbaiCity#AamchiCity …

VIDEO: Neymar gets rapturous welcome at Al-Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar gets rapturous welcome at Al-Hilal

The Hindu  

Brazilian superstar Neymar was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at Al-Hilal on Saturday as he became the latest world-famous footballer to join the big-spending Saudi Pro League. Neymar joined Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona six years ago for a world-record fee of 222 million euros, scoring 118 goals in 173 matches despite a series of injuries. Jaw-dropping transfers Cristiano …

Al-Hilal signs Moroccon keeper Yassine Bounou; joins Neymar and Co. in Saudi Pro League
1 year, 4 months ago

Al-Hilal signs Moroccon keeper Yassine Bounou; joins Neymar and Co. in Saudi Pro League

The Hindu  

Al-Hilal have signed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday. Al-Hilal said the deal was Bounou, 32, was Sevilla’s first-choice goalkeeper, helping the Spanish team to win two Europa League titles and Morocco to reach last year’s World Cup semi-finals in Qatar. The most successful club in …

Brazil’s Neymar signs for Saudi football club Al Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

Brazil’s Neymar signs for Saudi football club Al Hilal

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian football superstar Neymar has completed his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League, ending a topsy-turvy spell at the French club six years after great fanfare greeted his arrival in Paris. In a statement sent by the league, Neymar said he wants to “write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous …

Saudi club Al Hilal offers €140 million for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen: Reports
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi club Al Hilal offers €140 million for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen: Reports

The Hindu  

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal has offered a transfer fee of 140 million euros for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, the British Media reported on Monday. The Saudi Pro League has seen a large number of high-profile footballers shift bases from European football, with Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson the latest addition in the league, who joined Al-Ettifaq this month. Al …

Saudi’s Al-Hilal signs Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi’s Al-Hilal signs Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio

The Hindu  

Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has joined Al-Hilal from Serie A side Lazio, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Wednesday. Milinkovic-Savic has signed a three-year contract with an option for a fourth and will be teammates with Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, both of whom joined the club in June. Al-Hilal is the most decorated club in …

Saudi's Al-Hilal sign Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi's Al-Hilal sign Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio

India Today  

Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club, announced the signing of Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio, his former team in Serie A.Al-Hilal took to Twitter to express their excitement, stating, "Coming from Italy's eagles, Savic represents Asia's Leader." Al-Hilal shared a video on social media featuring Milinkovic-Savic's father looking at photos of his son, followed by the player himself wearing the …

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal reappoints Jorge Jesus as coach
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal reappoints Jorge Jesus as coach

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal has reappointed Portuguese Jorge Jesus as its coach on a one-year deal, the Saudi Pro League club said on Saturday. Former Benfica manager Jesus, who arrived in Riyadh from Turkey’s Fenerbahce, previously managed Al-Hilal in 2018-19 when he led them to a Saudi Super Cup win over rival Al-Ittihad in his first game in charge. Al-Hilal …

FIFA says Saudi city Jeddah, home of Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, will stage next Club World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA says Saudi city Jeddah, home of Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, will stage next Club World Cup

The Hindu  

The 2023 Club World Club will be played in Jeddah, the home city of Saudi Arabian champion Al-Ittihad that has signed Karim Benzema, FIFA said Monday. Al-Ittihad will be joined by the six continental club champions — including Champions League winner Manchester City — for the Dec. 12-22 tournament. FIFA picked Saudi Arabia in February to host the 2023 Club …

Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal signs Portugal midfielder Neves from Wolves
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal signs Portugal midfielder Neves from Wolves

The Hindu  

Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves is joining Al Hilal from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year deal, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Friday. Al Hilal also sought to sign Lionel Messi, with the Argentine great ultimately deciding to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami. League Champion Al Ittihad signed Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema earlier this month, …

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s push to attract the world’s best players entered another phase Monday when the sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund took a majority ownership stake in four of the country’s top clubs, including Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. Monday’s announcements seemed to effectively nationalize the top level of domestic soccer as a state …

Saudi Pro League: Al-Hilal coach Diaz heads home as reports link Tite with his job
1 year, 7 months ago

Saudi Pro League: Al-Hilal coach Diaz heads home as reports link Tite with his job

The Hindu  

Al Hilal coach Ramon Diaz said goodbye to his players on Sunday before travelling to Argentina for personal reasons ahead of this week’s derby against Al-Ittihad, amid speculation he had already overseen his last match at the Saudi Pro League club. With local media reporting that former Brazil coach Tite was being lined up to take over, Al-Hilal said on …

Urawa looking to raise roof in Champions League final showdown
1 year, 7 months ago

Urawa looking to raise roof in Champions League final showdown

The Hindu  

Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds is looking to “harness the power” of its boisterous fans when it hosts Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in Saturday’s Asian Champions League final second leg. Ighalo threat Nishikawa said he had “goosebumps” thinking about the atmosphere that awaits Saturday’s game but warned his team-mates not to get carried away by the occasion. Ighalo scored four goals …

Al Hilal players receive $266,500 each from Saudi prince for reaching Club World Cup final
1 year, 10 months ago

Al Hilal players receive $266,500 each from Saudi prince for reaching Club World Cup final

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal will award a one million riyals bonus to each player from Al Hilal for the 3-2 win over South American champion Flamengo on Tuesday that sent them to the Club World Cup final. In addition, Saudi sports channel SSC reported that each player will get 500,000 riyals from the country’s minister of sports …

Nine of 11 Saudi starters play for same club. Who are Al Hilal?
2 years ago

Nine of 11 Saudi starters play for same club. Who are Al Hilal?

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – As the announcer blared one after another the names of the Saudi players – to loud cheers inside Lusail stadium – a distinctive pattern emerged. Of the 11 players lined up on Tuesday up to play against Argentina, nine were from Saudi champions Al Hilal – a rare occurrence for a modern-era football World Cup. And crucially, …

Asian Champions League: Al Shabab Down Air Force Club to Move Closer to Knockout Rounds
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian Champions League: Al Shabab Down Air Force Club to Move Closer to Knockout Rounds

News 18  

Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab moved to the verge of qualification for the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League on Monday with a 3-0 win in Riyadh over Air Force Club from Iraq. Nawaf Al Abid opened the scoring before Carlos Junior struck twice as Al Shabab jumped six points clear of India’s Mumbai City and Al Jazira from the …

Asian Champions League announces procedural changes
2 years, 9 months ago

Asian Champions League announces procedural changes

The Hindu  

The Asian Champions League is set to move closer to its European namesake in its schedule and the number of foreign players each team is allowed, the Asian Football Confederation said Friday. From September 2023, the continent’s flagship event will transition to an autumn-spring format that replaces the current spring-autumn cycle that has been in place since 2004. READ | …

Chelsea to Play Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in FIFA Club World Cup Semi-finals
2 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea to Play Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in FIFA Club World Cup Semi-finals

News 18  

Chelsea will face Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the Club World Cup semi-finals after the Asian Champions League winners came from behind to rout Al Jazira 6-1 on Sunday. Abdoulay Diaby struck first for UAE Pro League champions Al Jazira, but Al Hilal responded with two goals before half-time from former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo and Matheus Pereira. …

Al Dawsari's early goal spurs Al Hilal to record fourth Asian title
3 years ago

Al Dawsari's early goal spurs Al Hilal to record fourth Asian title

The Hindu  

Nasser Al Dawsari scored the fastest goal ever in an Asian Champions League final on Tuesday as Al Hilal won a record fourth continental crown with a 2-0 victory over South Korea's Pohang Steelers in Riyadh. READ : Biennial World Cup could cost leagues 8 billion euros per season, study says "This success is for the group," Al Hilal captain …

AFC Champions League 2021: Tajik debutants Istiqlol beat Shabab Al Ahli to take Group A top spot; Al Shorta stun Al Duhail
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: Tajik debutants Istiqlol beat Shabab Al Ahli to take Group A top spot; Al Shorta stun Al Duhail

Firstpost  

It was Istiqlol’s third victory and they top Group A on 10 points from five matches. Alisher Dzhazilov struck a dramatic second-half stoppage time winner as Tajik debutants Istiqlol went top of Group A with a 1-0 win over the UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. IT'S PARTY TIME 🥳 🇹🇯 @fcistiklol_2007 fairytale run continues …

AFC Champions League 2021: Tajikistan's Istiqlol hand Al Hilal thrashing in shock win; Shabab Al Ahli beat AGMK
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: Tajikistan's Istiqlol hand Al Hilal thrashing in shock win; Shabab Al Ahli beat AGMK

Firstpost  

Three-times continental champs Al Hilal had beaten Istiqlol 3-1 on Wednesday but were in for a massive shock in the return. Doha: Saudi giants Al Hilal crashed to a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Istiqlol in the Asian Champions League on Saturday, a result that boosted the Tajik side’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stage. In another match, the UAE’s …

AFC Champions League: Duke's late strike sends Al Taawoun into last 16 - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

AFC Champions League: Duke's late strike sends Al Taawoun into last 16 - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Mitchell Duke scored the winner four minutes from time to send Saudi Arabia's Al Taawoun into the last 16 of the Asian Champions League at the expense of Qatari champion Al Duhail in Doha on Thursday. Al Nassr topped the group despite its 1-0 loss to 2003 champion Al Ain, while twice champion Al Sadd went down 2-1 to Iran's …

Al Hilal hits out at ‘inflexible’ AFC over Champions League axing - Football news - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Al Hilal hits out at ‘inflexible’ AFC over Champions League axing - Football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Al Hilal have slammed the Asian Football Confederation for its “inflexibility” after the reigning champion was kicked out of Asian Champions League because it was only able to muster 11 players for its final Group B fixture. READ | FIFA confirms new international dates “All these requests were rejected by the AFC, in spite of facing compelling circumstances that require …

Defending champion Al Hilal kicked out of AFC CL after naming 11-man squad due to COVID-19
4 years, 2 months ago

Defending champion Al Hilal kicked out of AFC CL after naming 11-man squad due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Defending champion Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia has been kicked out of the AFC Champions League after naming only 11 players for their final group match due to a raft of COVID-19 positives in the squad, the AFC said on Wednesday. failed to name the required 13 players for their AFC Champions League Group B match against Shabab Al Ahli …

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