Remembering Asia's best FIFA Club World Cup displays
Kashima Antlers' near-upset of Real Madrid in 2016 was just one of many impressive displays Asian clubs have produced in the FIFA Club World Cup.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
0-0-1, 17th in Japanese J League
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.
Barcelona set to sign Japanese prospect Abe
Kashima Antlers have agreed a deal to sell forward Hiroki Abe to Barcelona, the Japanese club have announced.
Kashima dominate Newcastle in ACL qualifying
Kashima Antlers were undeniable as the defending champions beat Newcastle Jets 4-1 Asian Champions League qualifying in Japan.
MLS-bound Martinez sees River to third at CWC
MLS-bound Gonzalo Martinez scored twice as River Plate secured third place in the Club World Cup with a 4-0 win against Kashima Antlers.
Bale's hat trick powers Real Madrid to CWC final
Gareth Bale scored a hat trick as Real Madrid beat Kamisha Antlers 3-1 on Wednesday and advanced to their third straight Club World Cup final.
Real Madrid to face Kashima in Club World Cup
Japan's Kashima Antlers recovered from a goal down to beat Mexico's Chivas Guadalajara 3-2 in their Club World Cup quarterfinal in the UAE.
Kashima hold off Persepolis for Champions League glory
Separated from male supporters, hundreds of Iranian women watched as Kashima Antlers of Japan won the AFC Champions League for the first time.
Kashima Antlers take control in Asian CL final
Goals from Leo Silva and Serginho gave Kashima Antlers a two-goal advantage going into the second leg of the Asian Champions League final.
Tianjin beaten in ACL quarterfinal first leg
Axel Witsel left the Chinese side to join Borussia Dortmund while Anthony Modeste is reported to be engaged in a contract dispute.
Kashima Antlers eliminate Shanghai SIPG from ACL
Japan's Kashima Antlers booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League completing a 4-3 aggregate win over Shanghai SIPG.
Sydney FC snatch vital draw in Kashima
Sydney FC drew 1-1 with Group H leaders Kashima Antlers in Japan, falling behind to another set piece before an improved second-half display.
Kashima sink Sydney into AFC trouble
Sydney FC have left themselves with an Asian Champions League mountain to climb after a 2-0 home defeat to J-League powerhouse Kashima Antlers.
Antlers fail to win title with Kashiwa draw
Kashima Antlers missed a chance to secure their record ninth J-League title on Sunday after being held to a 0-0 draw at home against Kashiwa Reysol.
ACL: Guangzhou, Kawasaki into last eight
A second-half goal by Paulinho took Guangzhou Evergrande into the last eight of the AFC Champions League, despite a 2-1 second-leg loss at Kashima.
ACL: Paulinho gives Guangzhou R16 edge
A 75th-minute goal by Brazil midfielder Paulinho gave Guangzhou Evergrande victory over Kashima in an AFC Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie.
Muang Thong have nothing to fear
Thai underdogs Muang Thong United have nothing to fear, despite entering new ground in the AFC Champions League knockout stages, writes Paul Murphy.
ACL: Muang Thong Utd edged by Kashima
Despite a goal by Teerasil Dangda, Thailand's Muang Thong United lost 2-1 to Kashima Antlers to finish second in their AFC Champions League group.
ACL: Hulk inspires SIPG, Kashima romp
Hulk inspired a Shanghai SIPG comeback win versus FC Seoul while Kashima Antlers won at Ulsan Hyundai in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night.
ACL: Guangzhou stumble again, Thais win
China's Guangzhou Evergrande drew 0-0 away to Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday to slip into second place in Group G of the 2017 AFC Champions League.
Brisbane beat Kashima, revive ACL hopes
Brisbane Roar revived their AFC Champions League hopes with a 2-1 home victory over Japanese champions Kashima Antlers.
Kashima Antlers top ACL Group E
Kashima Antlers cruised to a 3-0 AFC Champions League Group E win over Brisbane Roar on Tuesday night.
Brisbane Roar ready for Kashima test
A nine-day turnaround has John Aloisi confident that Brisbane Roar will be up for the fight against Kashim Antlers on Tuesday.
ACL: Muang Thong United stun Kashima
Xisco Jimenez struck at the death to earn Muang Thong United a famous 2-1 win over Japanese champions Kashima Antlers in the ACL in Bangkok on Tuesday
J.League kicks off with China in sight
The 207 J.League started over the weekend with hopes of regaining the spotlight from the Chinese Super League as Asia's top domestic competition.
2021 J Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Vissel Kobe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Sagan Tosu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oita Trinita | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tokushima Vortis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vegalta Sendai | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Shonan Bellmare | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Kashima Antlers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Yokohama FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
2021 Team LeadersJapanese J League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsJapanese J League
Goal Difference-2Tied-17th
Goals Scored1Tied-6th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded3Tied-18th