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AFC Champions League Preview: Guangzhou eye last eight

Guangzhou Evergrande are in prime position to reach the AFC Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Bunyodkor could exit...

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J.League Preview: Bellmare in danger of Ardija backlash

Leaders Omiya Ardija will be looking to bounce back from their first loss this J.League season, when they host Shonan Bellmare on Saturday...

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AFC Champions League Preview: Al Ahli to tackle Ribeiro's El Jaish

Last year's AFC Champions League runners-up Al Ahli will face the competition's leading goal-scorer this season in the round-of-16...

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J.League Wrap: Omiya Ardija's winning run ended

J.League leaders Omiya Ardija saw their advantage at the top cut to three points as they lost 2-1 away to Vegalta Sendai...

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J.League Preview: Urawa, Kashima vie for third

Third position in the J.League will be up for grabs on Saturday when Urawa Red Diamonds look to take the spot back from Kashima Antlers. Urawa, who have not won in three J...

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AFC Champions League Wrap: Knock-out line-up confirmed

The round of 16 line-up in the AFC Champions League has been decided after the last round of group games on Wednesday...

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AFC Champions League Wrap: Quartet book last-16 places

Central Coast Mariners, Beijing Guoan, Bunyodkor and Al Hilal have all secured a safe passage into the last 16 of the AFC Champions League...

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J.League wrap: Omiya assume top spot, Yokohama held

Jurgen Klopp has denied reports he disclosed information about Jose Mourinho's managerial future to a German newspaper. Last season's second-division champions Ventforet Kofu stunned Yokohama F...

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AFC Champions League preview: Mariners on verge of history

Central Coast Mariners can create history if they beat Kashiwa Reysol in their AFC Asian Champions League clash in Gosford on Tuesday...

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J.League wrap: Yokohama held to draw, Urawa lose

Yokohama F. Marinos missed a chance to move to the top of the J.League table with a 1-1 home draw against Ventforet Kofu on Saturday. Omiya Ardija climbed to first with a 4-0 thrashing of Kashiwa Reysol on Friday and Yokohama F...

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