Kashima Antlers

Atsuto Uchida Kashima Antlers came from 2-0 down to secure a 3-2 victory over Suwon Bluewings and seize the advantage in the AFC Champions League semis.

Salem Al Dawsari Guangzhou Evergrande qualified for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League after Paulinho's away goal, while Persepolis progressed.

Shoma Doi History was made at the Club World Cup, as Kashima Antlers defeated Atletico Nacional 3-0 in Osaka on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo described his 2016 as a "dream year" after his treble in the Club World Cup final.

Cristiano Ronaldo No player had scored a hat-trick in a Club World Cup final until Cristiano Ronaldo struck three times in Real Madrid's triumph.

Kashima Antlers qualified for the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup at the expense of Auckland City courtesy of a late Mu Kanazaki goal.

Marco van Basten Video referees will watch a live feed of the action at the CWC and send information to the on-field referee on "match-changing" incidents.

Thai side Muangthong United continued their season of history-making with a win over Ulsan that put them top of Champions League Group E.

Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney Wanderers want to improve the A-League's standing in Asia even more as they look to defend their AFC Champions League title.

Al Ain Al Ain are set to be a much more dangerous proposition when they travel to Naft Tehran on Tuesday than they were against Al Shabab on matchday one.