Al Ittihad

Despite spending big on the likes of Ramires and Alex Teixeira, Jiangsu Suning were dumped out of the AFC Champions League group stages.

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

Guangzhou Alessandro Diamanti's dream debut helped Guangzhou Evergrande open their AFC Champions League defence with a 4-2 win over Melbourne Victory.

Al Jazira Mirko Vucinic took his Arabian Gulf League tally to 13 goals in eight games with a hat-trick in Al Jazira's 4-0 win over Al Ittihad Kalba.

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

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 Asamoah Gyan's red-hot goal streak continued as Al Ain secured a 3-1 victory at Al Ittihad to reach the AFC Champions League semi-finals.

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 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.