Machida Zelvia

Transfer deadlines are hitting across the globe and, with it, bringing to an end a window that has seen a remarkable surge in interest in players who represented the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup.

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.

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.

Al Ahli have successfully defended their AFC Champions League Elite crown with a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia.

After 30 years coaching high school football, Go Kuroda has now reached the biggest stage of all in Asian club football.

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 Zelvia are through to the ACL Elite final but only after a wild, controversial finish to their win over Shabab Al Ahli.

Ahead of their semifinal against Shabab Al Ahli, Machida Zelvia continue to dream of winning the AFC Champions League Elite on debut.

A Vissel-Machida final would be the first contested by two teams from the same country in the AFC Champions League era.

As Jeddah's dream ACL Elite final evaporated on Friday evening, Machida's fairytale debut continued into the semifinals.