Al Jazira

Pohang Steelers Three-time AFC Champions League winners Pohang Steelers had a tough start to the group stages as they drew 1-1 with Cerezo Osaka.

Al Ahli League leaders Al Ahli maintained their six-point cushion in the UAE Pro League with a 3-2 victory over Bani Yas.

Al Wahda Arabian Gulf League leaders Al Wahda extended their unbeaten run this season to 10 matches with a 2-1 home victory over Al Dhafra.

Luiz Scolari Another four groups were settled in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday, with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao among those to progress.

Zinedine Zidane Although Karim Benzema failed to score for the third game in a row, Zinedine Zidane will not be asking Real Madrid to buy a striker.

Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao are bottom of AFC Champions League Group H following a 2-1 loss to Sydney.

Asamoah Gyan A brace from Grafite helped Al Ahli to a 3-2 win at Al Ain on Sunday to maintain a six-point lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League.

There is nothing to choose between Nasaf, Al Sadd and Persepolis at the top of Group C in the AFC Champions League.

Guangzhou AFC Champions League holders Guangzhou Evergrande welcome Jeonbuk Motors on Tuesday as both sides look to take charge of Group G.

After a 12th game without a win, Ajman's relegation from the Arabian Gulf League was confirmed following a 3-3 draw with Al Wasl.