Lekhwiya

Al Hilal and Guangzhou Evergrande are among the teams needing turnarounds in the AFC Champions League.

Michael Laudrup Michael Laudrup has confirmed the Japanese Football Association wants him to coach their national team, but the Dane will not leave Lekhwiya until the end of the season.

Wilfried Bony Swansea City manager Garry Monk warned potential suitors only an "astronomical offer" will see the club sell Wilfried Bony.

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

Al Ahli, Al Taawoun, Esteghlal Khouzestan and Lekhwiya celebrated wins as the AFC Champions League group stage begun.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can close in on a last-16 spot as AFC Champions League groups begin to take shape on matchday five.

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

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.