News & Insights Across Asia
Shanghai Port advanced to the Chinese FA Cup final after a thrilling 3-2 victory over city rivals Shanghai Shenhua, setting up a showdown with Shandong Taishan on November 23rd.
Kylian Mbappe extended his scoring streak as Real Madrid secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Alaves, moving closer to Barcelona in La Liga. Mbappe’s brilliant goal was among the highlights at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Shandong Taishan secured a 1-0 victory over Chengdu Rongcheng to reach their seventh consecutive Chinese FA Cup final, setting the stage for a potential showdown with either Shanghai Shenhua or Shanghai Port.
La Liga and CMG have signed a landmark broadcasting agreement, bringing Spanish football to the Chinese mainland and Macao. President Javier Tebas discusses the deal and future developments.
Vinicius Junior inspired Real Madrid to a 4-1 comeback victory over Espanyol, scoring one goal and assisting another as Los Blancos remained in pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Shanghai Port’s Wu Lei set a new Chinese Super League single-season scoring record with his 31st goal, leading his team to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Changchun Yatai.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty as new manager Stefano Pioli led Al-Nassr to a 3-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq, marking his first win in the Saudi Pro League.
Beijing Guoan defeated Meizhou Hakka 3-1 in the Chinese Super League, climbing to fourth place after three consecutive draws. Goals from Li Lei, Guga, and Yu Dabao secured the vital win.
Barcelona begins their UEFA Champions League journey with a 2-1 loss to Monaco after Eric Garcia’s early red card leaves them battling with ten men. Lamine Yamal scores, but Monaco secures victory.
Liverpool returned to the UEFA Champions League with a 3-1 win over AC Milan, overcoming an early deficit with goals from Konate, van Dijk, and Szoboszlai at San Siro Stadium.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri warns that players are nearing a strike due to increasing game overload, expressing concerns over the demanding schedules that players face each season.
Bayern Munich kicks off their UEFA Champions League campaign tonight against Dinamo Zagreb. Despite injuries to key defenders, coach Vincent Kompany is optimistic about securing a strong start.
Arne Slot prepares for his first UEFA Champions League match as Liverpool manager against AC Milan at San Siro, coinciding with his 46th birthday and a crucial European debut.
An independent hearing into Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations has begun in London, potentially leading to severe penalties for the reigning champions.
Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Al Shorta in the opening match of the AFC Champions League Elite, missing Cristiano Ronaldo due to illness. Captain Sultan Al-Ghannam scored early, but Mohammed Dawoud equalized for Al Shorta.
Teenager Lamine Yamal scored twice to lead Barcelona to a 4-1 victory over Girona, securing their fifth consecutive win in the 2024-25 La Liga season and maintaining their lead at the top of the table.
Gabriel Magalhaes’ header earned Arsenal a 1-0 win over Tottenham in a heated North London derby, marking their third straight victory at their rival’s stadium.
Beijing Guoan staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 with Chengdu Rongcheng in a thrilling Chinese Super League match, spoiling the home team’s bid for revenge.
Liverpool’s unbeaten run ends with a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Anfield, as manager Arne Slot criticizes the team’s subpar performance and lack of standard.
AC Milan secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Venezia, marking new coach Paulo Fonseca’s first Serie A win. The emphatic performance provides a timely boost ahead of key matches against Liverpool and Inter Milan.
