Al Ittihad

Jiangus Suning's Alex Teixeira and Ramires had contrasting fortunes while Tokyo benefited from a 'keeper error in the AFC Champions League.

Al Ain Al Ain clinched a record 12th Arabian Gulf League title after their 4-0 crushing of Al Ittihad Kalba was followed by a 4-2 home defeat by Bani Yas for second-placed Al Jazira.

Al Ain Al Ain's lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League was cut to four points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Dhafra on Friday.

Al Ain Al Jazira's Arabian Gulf League title challenge suffered a major blow on Sunday as a 1-0 derby defeat to Al Wahda ensured Al Ain's lead was stretched to seven points.

Alex Teixeira helped Jiangsu Suning to keep their AFC Champions League campaign alive, but holders Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao are out.

Al Jazira Arabian Gulf League top scorer Mirko Vucinic was once again the hero for Al Jazira, scoring twice to ensure a 3-1 win over struggling Ajman.

Victor Piturcă Victor Piturca left his position as Romania coach on Thursday to take charge of Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad.

James Troisi Australia international James Troisi has linked up with Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.

Samba Diakité QPR revealed on Friday that Mali midfielder Samba Diakite will spend the 2014-15 season on loan at Al Ittihad.

Al Wahda Al Wahda remain top of the Arabian Gulf League after a late comeback saw them beat rivals Al Shabab 2-1 on Sunday.