Marcotti: Ronaldo was one of the greatest of all time (1:15)
Ogden: Time catches up with everyone, even Cristiano Ronaldo (2:48)
Ronaldo off Al Nassr's ACL squad due to Saudi security concerns
Cristiano Ronaldo is being rested for Al Nassr's AFC Champions League trip to Uzbekistan amid concern that the security situation in Saudi Arabia will continue to impact Asia's top soccer tournaments.
Ronaldo scores in Al Nassr win after security delay in Riyadh
Cristiano Ronaldo scored what proved to be the decisive goal in Al Nassr's Asian Champions League Elite win over Neftchi Fergana on Monday in Saudi Arabia.
Treble-collecting Jackson ready to take Sailors to the next level
Lion City Sailors' Mark Jackson era will begin on Thursday against BG Pathum United in the AFC Champions League Two.
Ronaldo suffers biggest loss with Al Nassr in Asian CL rout
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered his heaviest loss since joining Al Nassr as the Saudi Arabian champion kicked off its Asian Champions League Elite campaign with a 4-0 defeat to Al Ain
Treble-winning Sandy Walsh could not have asked for better first season at Buriram
Sandy Walsh enjoyed a success-filled first season with Buriram United -- but what does the future hold for him?
Yengi credits journeyman career for WC call-up
Socceroos bolter Tete Yengi says his journey to the national team has not been straightforward, but he believes these adventures have played a key role in his pursuit of becoming the "ultimate player" and, more importantly, a World Cup representative.
Buriram's road to the ASEAN Club Championship crown (6:27)
Theerathon's midfield renaissance contines with ASEAN Club-winning heroics
The second half of Theerathon Bunmathan's career -- as a midfield maestro -- reached another high in the ASEAN Club Championship final.
Buriram see off Selangor to claim second consecutive ASEAN Club Championship
Buriram United have successfully defended their ASEAN Club Championship crown with a 3-1 aggregate win over Selangor in the final.
Tolgay Arslan's last chapter with Sanfrecce brought some final silverware, and a closing sense of fulfilment
Tolgay Arslan has announced his retirement -- perhaps ending it all after a final sense of fulfilment at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Dream move abroad could still be Supachai's future but present remains tasting more success with Buriram
Supachai Jaided hasn't given up on his dream of playing abroad. But, for now, he is purely focused on enjoying more success with Buriram United.
A-League triumph the latest achievement in Hiroki Sakai's underrated career
Hiroki Sakai's decision to join Auckland FC has now led to him becoming an A-League Men championship-winning captain.
JDT finally get one over Buriram -- but it isn't enough to reach ASEAN Club Championship final
Johor Darul Ta'zim's first-ever win over Buriram was not enough to send them through to the ASEAN Club Championship final.
Five in a row and counting: Buriram thrive on mental edge over JDT
Buriram have not tasted defeat against JDT in five meetings. They are looking to make it six on Wednesday.
Clinical Buriram put three past JDT for commanding first-leg lead (1:23)
Among Al Ahli's foreign stars, homegrown Al-Buraikan fittingly emerges as ACL Elite hero
For all their imported star power, it was the homegrown Firas Al-Buraikan who emerged as Al Ahli's hero in their latest continental triumph.
Mahrez toasts Al Ahli's 'amazing' Asian CL title win
Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia successfully defended the AFC Champions League Elite crown after beating first-time finalist Machida Zelvia of Japan 1-0 on Saturday.
Ten-man Al Ahli see off Machida in extra-time to win back-to-back ACL Elite titles
Al Ahli have successfully defended their AFC Champions League Elite crown with a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia.
Kuroda's journey from high school teacher to ACL Elite final is truly stranger than fiction
After 30 years coaching high school football, Go Kuroda has now reached the biggest stage of all in Asian club football.
'Turning football into rubble': Chaos reigns in ACL after VAR intervenes over substitution
In what is possibly a world-first, VAR overturned a goal over a substitution -- and it led to a controversial Asian Champions League semifinal exit.
Machida's dream debut continues on to ACL Elite final amid hugely controversial finish
Machida Zelvia are through to the ACL Elite final but only after a wild, controversial finish to their win over Shabab Al Ahli.
Vissel's tears showed just how much they wanted to reach ACL Elite final
After their semifinal exit from the AFC Champions League Elite, Vissel Kobe's despair was undeniable at the final whistle.
Toney puts Al Ahli in AFC Champions League final
Defending champion Al Ahli reached the final of the AFC Champions League Elite after Ivan Toney's second-half goal beat Vissel Kobe of Japan 2-1 on Monday.
AFC Champions League Elite Table
| East Region | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vissel Kobe | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 12 |
| Kashima Antlers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 10 |
| Gamba Osaka | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 8 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| Shanghai Port FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Kyoto Sanga | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Beijing Guoan | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Daejeon Hana Citizen FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Cong An Ha Noi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Buriram United | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Port FC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| Ratchaburi FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| Pohang Steelers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 1 |
| Newcastle Jets | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -13 | 0 |
| West Region | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Ain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 12 |
| Al Hilal | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| Esteghlal FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| Shabab Al Ahli | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Al Qadsiah | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| Al Ahli | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 8 |
| Al Nassr | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Al-Shamal | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Neftchi Fergana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Al Ittihad | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Al Wasl | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| Tractor | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 |
| Pakhtakor | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
| Al Sadd | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
| Al-Gharafa | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 0 |