The week in Asian football
Talking points from the week in Asian football:
Kevin Muscat Sport News
Australia's Kisnorbo named permanent coach of Yokohama
MELBOURNE : Patrick Kisnorbo has been confirmed as head coach of Yokohama F Marinos after serving as interim boss in the wake of Steve Holland's sacking last month.
Serial winner Muscat focused on titles as Shanghai Port aim to overturn deficit
YOKOHAMA, Japan : Shanghai Port head coach Kevin Muscat says he remains driven by the desire to win titles as he attempts to lead the Chinese Super League champions into the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite.
Former England assistant Holland named Yokohama F Marinos manager
Former England assistant coach Steve Holland has been named the new manager of Yokohama F Marinos, the J.League side said on Tuesday.
Title holders Al-Ain face triple Saudi test in Asian Champions League
KUALA LUMPUR : Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates will face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and fellow Saudi Arabian sides Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli when Hernan Crespo's side kick off the defence of their continental title next month.
Struggling Yokohama F Marinos sack Kewell
Yokohama F Marinos have fired manager Harry Kewell after less than seven months in the role, the Japanese club said on Tuesday.
Kewell slams referee after Marinos' CL final loss
AL AIN, United Arab Emirates : Yokohama F Marinos coach Harry Kewell launched a scathing attack on referee Ilgiz Tantashev after his side were crushed 5-1 by Al-Ain in the second leg of the Asian Champions League final on Saturday.
Miyaichi focused as Marinos set sights on Asian Champions League crown
Yokohama F Marinos winger Ryo Miyaichi is confident the Japanese side can maintain their focus to overcome hosts Al-Ain in the second leg of the Asian Champions League final on Saturday and claim the continental title.