Asian player of year banned 5 months for ref spat
Asia's reigning player of the year has been banned for five months for confronting a referee in the Asian Champions League semifinals.
2019 Schedule
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Xavi: I'm not ready to coach Barcelona yet
Many in Spain have tipped Xavi Hernandez to follow in Pep Guardiola's footsteps and return to the Camp Nou as manager.
Gabi: Xavi convinced me to join Al-Sadd
Madrid-born Gabi played 413 games for Atletico Madrid in two different spells, winning six trophies including the La Liga title.
Xavi re-signs to play in Qatar into his forties
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has penned a new two-year deal with Al-Sadd to extend his stay in Qatar until at least 2020.
Xavi not ready to retire, eyes playing into '19
Xavi Hernandez, who has played with Al-Sadd in Qatar since leaving Barcelona in 2015, said he hopes to prolong his career into next year.
Xavi, Sneijder bringing star power to Qatar
Former Spanish star Xavi has written the blueprint on late-career success in the Qatar Stars League, one Wesley Sneijder should pay attention to.
Xavi: I want to coach Barcelona one day
Xavi helped Barcelona to three La Liga titles and two Champions League wins in a breathtaking four-year spell under Guardiola.
Xavi extends deal with Al Sadd until 2018
Xavi Hernandez has agreed a one-year extension to his contract with Al Sadd which will see him remain in Qatar until at least 2018.
Xavi: Messi will sign new Barcelona deal
"I haven't spoken to him about his contact extension but he knows that Barcelona is the best club in the world for him," Xavi said.
2019 AFC CL Ladder
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zob-Ahan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +5 | 12 |
| Al Nassr | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Zawra | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 8 |
| Al-Wasl | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -14 | 3 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al-Wahda | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Al-Ittihad | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Lokomotive Tashkent | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Al Rayyan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 3 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Hilal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Al Duhail | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| Esteghlal | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Al-Ain | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Sadd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Al-Ahly | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Persepolis | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Shandong Luneng Taishan | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| Kashima Antlers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Gyeongnam | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| Guangzhou Evergrande | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Daegu FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| Melbourne Victory | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -13 | 1 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 10 |
| Beijing Sinobo Guoan | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| Buriram United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 11 |
| Shanghai SIPG | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 9 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 8 |
| Sydney FC | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
2019 Team LeadersAFC Champions League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAFC Champions League
Goal Difference1Tied-15th
Goals Scored20Tied-2nd
Assists11Tied-7th
Goals Conceded1932nd