Tokyo: Kashima Antlers beat Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1 to win the Emperor's Cup on Saturday and clinch a place in the AFC Champions League.

The differences between amateur and professional football are vast. Recognising the varied challenges posed by both codes, AFC is taking different approaches.

Osaka: Gamba Osaka coach Akira Nishino highlighted the importance of AFC Champions League saying there is no easy team in the premier continental club tournament.

Sydney: Australian champions Sydney FC have boosted their forward line ahead of next year's AFC Champions League by snapping up Finland’s leading marksman Juho Makela on a 15-month deal.

Suwon: AFC Champions League 2011 Group H hopefuls Suwon Bluewings have signed Croatian defender Mato Neretljak and midfielder Lee Yong-rae.

Kuala Lumpur: All 36 clubs’ delegations forgot about their impending battle and took their time to sit down peacefully and exchanged information at the AFC Champions League Workshop held during the AFC Elite Education Seminar 2011 here in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Kuala Lumpur: Deputy General Secretary Hasan Al Sabah has reminded Asian clubs taking part in the AFC Champions League 2011 that the standards of their respective leagues and national teams hinge on the quality of their players and club’s international exposure.

Kuala Lumpur: Local general coordination and media affairs for the AFC Champions League next year will be the highlight of the AFF Elite Education Seminar 2011 on Thursday, 9-10 December 2010.

Osaka: AFC Champions League newcomers Cerezo Osaka have targeted progression to the Round of 16 as they embark on their debut campaign in Asia’s premier club competition.

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal Team Manager Sami Al Jaber has said he is looking forward to another meeting with Qatar champions Al Gharafa after the 2010 quarter-finalists were drawn together in the Group Stage of the 2011 AFC Champions League.