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Thursday, May 23

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Match officials confirmed for #ACLFinal 2nd Leg

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Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the cast of match officials who will oversee the second leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Final.

#ACL through the years: Stats & Facts

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Kuala Lumpur: Some 21 years since Al Ain FC beat Thailand’s BEC Tero Sasana to win the inaugural AFC Champions League™, the curtain will come down on the continental competition in its current format following the second leg of the 2023/24…

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Kewell warns Yokohama must 'suffer' to win title

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Yokohama: Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F. Marinos will "have to suffer" to win the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 despite taking a one-goal lead into Saturday's second leg of the final at Hernan Crespo's Al Ain.

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Vote for your #U17WAC NEOM Future Star

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Bali: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ turned out to be a fantastic platform for the budding women footballers of Asia to showcase their talents to the continent.

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Al Hashemi counting on fans to push Al Ain past Yokohama

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Al Ain: Al Ain defender Khalid Al Hashemi is confident the support of the home fans can push his team to victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in the second leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/2024 final at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on…

Wednesday, May 22

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#ACL through the years - Great Goals

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Riyadh: Trophies might be the ultimate target for clubs and competing in Asia’s top club competition, but for players, the moment of knowing they scored a great goal brings a special feeling of pride.

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#U17WAC - In Numbers

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Bali: The curtains came down on the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday with DPR Korea defeating Japan to lift the title.

Tuesday, May 21

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AFC Referee Academy celebrates graduation of Batch 2019

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Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to produce world-class match officials was further strengthened as Batch 2019 of the AFC Referee Academy celebrated their graduation on Monday.

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Europe Wrap: Hamano’s Chelsea claim WSL crown; Maeda shines in Celtic’s title win

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Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Maika Hamano bagged the winner for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday before lifting the Women’s Super League title with Sam Kerr at the weekend while Matildas full-back Ellie Carpenter won her third…

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#ACL through the years - Hotshots

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Kuala Lumpur: Over the years, the AFC Champions League™ has seen no shortage of star strikers with some of the best forwards from Asia and beyond appearing in the continental competition.

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Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

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Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the consistent efforts of Vietnam’s PVF Academy with the renewal of its three-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Monday, May 20

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Shaikh Salman extends condolences on passing of IR Iran President Ebrahim Raisi

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Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his sincere condolences on the tragic and untimely demise of Islamic Republic of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi.

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ASEAN Wrap: Buriram complete hat-trick; Persib set up decider with Madura

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Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United secured their third successive Thai League 1 title on Friday without even kicking a ball after their closest challengers Bangkok United suffered a surprise 3-0 defeat to an already-relegated Police Tero before…

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#ACL through the years – Master Tacticians

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Kuala Lumpur: Over its two decades of history, the AFC Champions League™ was won by 19 coaches from 12 different countries, including names that range from world famous tacticians to homegrown club heroes.

Dedicated players the key to DPR Korea's success, says Song

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Bali: Head coach Song Sung Gwon was over the moon after his charges delivered as DPR Korea edged Japan 1-0 to lift the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 trophy on Sunday.

Korea Republic's Phair saves her best for last

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Bali: Korea Republic’s Casey Phair saved her best for last at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, scoring her first goals of the tournament to propel her side to a 2-1 win against China PR in the third place playoff on Sunday.

West Asia Wrap: Khalidiya retain Bahrain crown in style

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Doha: Khalidiya cruised 7-0 past Al Hala to confirm the Bahraini Premier League title with a match to spare.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Exciting race continues in IR Iran; Attack Energy clinch Afghanistan title

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New Delhi: Esteghlal and Persepolis remain in a neck and neck race for the Iran Pro League title while in Afghanistan, Attack Energy emerged champions.

East Asia Wrap: Lee Man win first-ever league title; Ulsan beaten again

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Hong Kong: Lee Man FC emerged as the champions of Hong Kong for the first time as a 6-1 win against Sham Shui Po on Sunday gave them an unassailable lead over Kitchee SC, who were also beaten in the Sapling Cup final by Hong Kong Rangers…

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DPR Korea earns plaudits from AFC President with record #U17WAC triumph

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Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has applauded DPR Korea for emerging as champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday evening.

Sunday, May 19

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DPR Korea's Pak Ju Gyong scoops Best Goalkeeper honour

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Bali: Pak Ju Gyong was named the Best Goalkeeper following DPR Korea’s 1-0 win over Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 final on Sunday.

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Japan's Miharu Shinjo named Most Valuable Player

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Bali: Miharu Shinjo was named the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Most Valuable Player on Sunday.

DPR Korea's Jon Il Chong wins Yili Top Goalscorer

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Bali: Jon Il Chong picked up the Yili Top Goalscorer award after a sparkling performance at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 that saw her finishing with six goals.

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Perfect DPR Korea claim title

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Bali: DPR Korea defeated Japan 1-0 in the final at the Capt. I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Sunday to seal a perfect AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 campaign.

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Kim overjoyed as Korea Republic overcome adversity to finish third

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Bali: Korea Republic head coach Kim Eun-jung said that while there were many inconsistencies throughout her side’s campaign at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, finishing third had been akin to going “from hell to heaven”.

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Phair brace confirms Korea Republic’s World Cup ticket

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Bali: Casey Phair scored her first goals of the tournament as Korea Republic earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over China PR to finish third at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday

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#ACL through the years – Iconic Moments

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Kuala Lumpur: As the AFC Champions League™ gets set to draw to a close following the second leg of the final between Al Ain FC and Yokohama F. Marinos, the-AFC.com continues to look back at some of the highlights from over the years.

Saturday, May 18

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Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

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Bali: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 is set for a titanic final when DPR Korea take on Japan at Capt. I Wayan Dipta Stadium, a fitting conclusion between the two most impressive teams in the tournament.

Jong, Shinjo focused on title glory

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Bali: DPR Korea’s Jong Pok Yong and Miharu Shinjo of Japan are equally determined to push their respective sides to glory when the two teams face off in the final of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday.

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Preview - Third-place playoff: Korea Republic v China PR

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Bali: Korea Republic and China PR meet in the third-place playoff of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday, with both sides confident about their chances after having thoroughly studied each other’s game.