AFC Newsletter 61/2019: AFC Champions League 2019 set for thrilling group stage

AFC Newsletter 61/2019: AFC Champions League 2019 set for thrilling group stage

NEWSLETTER MATCHDAY ONE PREVIEW: SPOTLIGHT ON WEST ASIA  Iraqi teams return to the AFC Champions League for the first time in over a decade as Al Zawraa line-up in Group A, while all three past winners from West Asia - Al Ain, Al Ittihad and Al Sadd - are set to feature prominently in the group stage. Read More MATCHDAY ONE PREVIEW: SPOTLIGHT ON EAST ASIA Defending champions Kashima Antlers will be among the main draws from the East Zone, with Groups E to H featuring a total of five former champions and three debutants in what promises to be an exciting round of fixtures. Read More 10 SIGNINGS POISED FOR IMMEDIATE IMPACT From the likes of household names in Keisuke Honda of Melbourne Victory and Bafetimbi Gomis at Al Hilal to prolific scorers like Al Ahli's Djaniny and Buriram United's Diogo, there will be plenty of new stars set to shine on Asian club football's grandest stage in this year's competition. Read More 10 RISING STARS SET TO SHINE ON ULTIMATE CLUB STAGE Some of the Continent's greatest names have left their mark on the AFC Champions League, and before the  group stage of the 2019 edition starts on Monday, the-AFC.com looks at 10 players the age of 22 and under who could be the next big hit in this year's campaign. Read More Asian Football Confederation AFC House, Jalan 1/155B, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia For media inquiries, please email: media@the-afc.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Tel: +603 8994 3388 Press office: +603 8994 6786 Fax: +603 8994 2689