Everything you need to know about the state of football in Asia
With the AFC Champions League set to resume in September, here's a look at where football stands in leagues across the region.
AFC Champs League, AFC Cup to restart in Sept.
The AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup club competitions will restart in September and will be playing all matches at centralized locations.
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Bengaluru FC get AFC Cup playoffs spot
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A year ago: JDT stun defending champs for first ACL win
On May 8, 2019, Johor Darul Ta'zim became the first Malaysian team to win an AFC Champions League match by defeating the Kashima Antlers of Japan.
Sydney denied by 10-man Jeonbuk in AFC Champions League draw
Sydney FC's luck run out late as 10-man Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors conjured a deserved last-minute equaliser for a 2-2 draw in the AFC Champions League.
Postecoglou's Marinos thrash Sydney FC in ACL
Yokohama F Marinos thrashed Sydney FC 4-0 in former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou's first Asian Champions League game against an Australian side.
Five-star Goa seal AFC Champions League berth in style
They thrashed Jamshedpur 5-0 to end the league phase at top spot with 39 points
Perth's ACL debut spoiled by late Tokyo goal
Perth Glory put up a brave defensive effort but failed to come away with anything to show for it after suffering a 1-0 loss to FC Tokyo.
Melbourne Victory beaten by FC Seoul
Melbourne Victory return to Australia empty-handed following their first ACL away trip after losing 1-0 to South Korean side Seoul FC.
Toivonen spot on as Victory win in Champions League
Melbourne Victory started their AFC Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win over Chiangrai United at AAMI Park.
Sydney, Perth ACL start delayed for coronavirus
Sydney FC and Perth Glory won't start their Asian Champions League campaigns next week due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Australia won't host Chinese clubs in ACL
An urgent meeting will be held on Tuesday to discuss the fate of Perth Glory and Sydney FC's Asian Champions League matches against Chinese teams.
Nabbout strike sends Victory into CL playoff
An Andrew Nabbout goal secured a memorable win for Melbourne Victory over Japanese Kashima Antlers to send them into the Champions League playoff.
Coronavirus affects AFC Champions League
Shanghai SIPG's Champions League match against Buriram United will be played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus.
AFC moves Champions League games out of Iran
The Asian Football Confederation has moved two matches in its elite club competition from Iran to neutral venues because of security concerns.
India get third AFC slot for 2021, possible direct ACL group entry
India will get an additional AFC slot in 2021, including a possible direct entry into the AFC Champions League group stage.
Al Hilal secure first Asian Champions League title
Al Hilal won the Asian Champions League for the first time on Sunday as a 2-0 win against Urawa Red Diamonds.
Asian player of year banned 5 months for ref spat
Asia's reigning player of the year has been banned for five months for confronting a referee in the Asian Champions League semifinals.
Kevin Muscat bows out of Melbourne Victory with loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kevin Muscat's reign at Melbourne Victory is over, the club legend taking leave from his coaching tenure with a 3-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hirosima.
Youthful Sydney FC side thrashed by Kawasaki Frontale
A second-string Sydney FC side bearing no resemblance to their A-League Grand Final-winning team lost 4-0 at home to Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.
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Semifinalists Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory limped out of the Champions League this week, again underlining the gap between the A-League and Asia.
Victory's AFC Champions League hopes ended
Melbourne Victory lost 4-0 to Daegu FC to confirm their Asian Champions League fate.
Vanquished Sky Blues turn their attention to A-League semi
Sydney FC will turn their attentions to Sunday's A-League semi after Australia's hopes of a knockout berth in the AFC Champions League were crushed.
'Jesus' Diskerud turns water to wine in AFC Champions League
Mix Diskerud, whose nickname in the K-League is "Jesus," scored a remarkable winner for Ulsan Hyundai that his coach called divine intervention.
AFC CL Ladder
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Al-Wahda | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Esteghlal | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Al-Shorta | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Al Hilal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Al Ahli | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| Shahr Khodrou | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al-Taawoun | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Al Duhail | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Persepolis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Sharjah | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Sadd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| Al Nassr | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Sepahan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Al-Ain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| FC Seoul | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Beijing Sinobo Guoan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Melbourne Victory | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Chiangrai United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| FC Tokyo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shanghai Shenhua | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Perth Glory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Vissel Kobe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| Guangzhou Evergrande | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suwon Bluewings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Sydney FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| Shanghai SIPG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |