Marinos do it the hard way but are finally in an AFC Champions League final
Marinos have finally reached an ACL final -- but they certainly didn't make it easy for themselves.
Marinos have finally reached an ACL final -- but they certainly didn't make it easy for themselves.
Early frontrunners have emerged at the U-23 Asian Cup, and it is unsurprisingly some of the usual suspects.
After a four-month hiatus, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup returns this week -- and there's plenty to keep a close eye on.
As the semifinal lineup for the 2023-24 AFC Champions League was finalised this week, Al Hilal are looming large in their charge to a record fifth title.
Japan are through to the Asian Cup last 16 but, like Indonesia, will now face a nervous wait with a potential heavyweight clash awaiting them.
Iraq have pulled off a massive upset at the AFC Asian Cup to raise more doubts over Japan's title credentials.
Japan are one of the big favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup, but their biggest obstacle could come in the form of themselves.
Japan have survived a scare to open their Asian Cup campaign with a victory -- but the match also provided plenty of positives for the beaten Vietnam.
Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata has left Vissel Kobe following the expiration of his contract, the club announced on Saturday.
With the retirement of Shinji Ono, only one member from Japan's star-studded 2002 World Cup squad remains active -- but whatever happened to them?
Shinji Ono called time on his storied career amid minimal fanfare at the age of 44 but his genius will linger for those who witnessed him at his peak.
It has been a wild ride for them to get there -- but Vissel Kobe are finally champions of Japan after clinching the J1 League title on Saturday.
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.
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.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 18 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | +9 | 17 |
Vissel Kobe | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 17 |
Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 16 |
Gamba Osaka | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 15 |
Yokohama F. Marinos | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 14 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +1 | 13 |
Kashima Antlers | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
FC Tokyo | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Albirex Niigata | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 12 |
Urawa Red Diamonds | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 11 |
Jubilo Iwata | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -1 | 9 |
Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 8 |
Sagan Tosu | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 7 |
Shonan Bellmare | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 |
Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 |
Consadole Sapporo | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -11 | 6 |