John Shiels
@shielsmedia.com
Student journalist with a passion for all things football | MA Sports Journalism – Edinburgh Napier
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With a 2-0 win over Kevin Muscat's Shanghai Port, Machida Zelvia record their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite!
#FC町田ゼルビア #zelvia
#ACLElite
#FC町田ゼルビア #zelvia
#ACLElite
Machida Zelvia Achieve First Asian Champions League Win Against Muscat’s Shanghai Port
Following the breakdown in talks over the head coach position at Rangers, Muscat’s Shanghai Port team lost at home to tournament debutants Machida Zelvia in a game that could have ended with a larger scoreline against the Chinese Super League champions.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
When it comes to matches that are hyped up, this one did not disappoint!
Match Report: Vissel Kobe v Kashima Antlers
#VisselKobe v Kashima #Antlers
#JLeague
Match Report: Vissel Kobe v Kashima Antlers
#VisselKobe v Kashima #Antlers
#JLeague
‘Threepeat’ Dream in Peril as Vissel Kobe Held at Home by Kashima Antlers
It was a Friday night showdown that brought fans a ferocious battle between the league leaders, Kashima Antlers, and their hosts for the evening, reigning J1 division champions Vissel Kobe, in the aftermath of Japan's enormous comeback earlier in the week.
shielsmedia.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
When it comes to matches that are hyped up, this one did not disappoint!
Match Report: Vissel Kobe v Kashima Antlers
#VisselKobe v Kashima #Antlers
#JLeague
Match Report: Vissel Kobe v Kashima Antlers
#VisselKobe v Kashima #Antlers
#JLeague
Japan Come Back to Blow Brazil Away in Fast and Furious Friendly
Despite chasing the lead for much of the game, Japan’s determination to come back from a two-goal deficit saw them beat Brazil for the first time, 3-2!
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🏆キリンチャレンジカップ2025
🇯🇵 #サッカー日本代表 vs ブラジル🇧🇷
Japan Come Back to Blow Brazil Away in Fast and Furious Friendly
Despite chasing the lead for much of the game, Japan’s determination to come back from a two-goal deficit saw them beat Brazil for the first time, 3-2!
shielsmedia.com/japan-come-b...
🏆キリンチャレンジカップ2025
🇯🇵 #サッカー日本代表 vs ブラジル🇧🇷
Japan Come Back to Blow Brazil Away in Fast and Furious Friendly
As Europe’s attention stayed firmly focused on the World Cup qualifiers, this week also saw some of the world’s expected contenders for football’s crown test themselves against each other, with some u...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Japan Come Back to Blow Brazil Away in Fast and Furious Friendly
Despite chasing the lead for much of the game, Japan’s determination to come back from a two-goal deficit saw them beat Brazil for the first time, 3-2!
shielsmedia.com/japan-come-b...
🏆キリンチャレンジカップ2025
🇯🇵 #サッカー日本代表 vs ブラジル🇧🇷
Japan Come Back to Blow Brazil Away in Fast and Furious Friendly
Despite chasing the lead for much of the game, Japan’s determination to come back from a two-goal deficit saw them beat Brazil for the first time, 3-2!
shielsmedia.com/japan-come-b...
🏆キリンチャレンジカップ2025
🇯🇵 #サッカー日本代表 vs ブラジル🇧🇷
Kyoto Sanga’s Purple Patch
How One of Japan’s Oldest Football Clubs Has Taken Over the Top Spot
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September 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Fantastic news, which should see a tremendous atmosphere at Firhill this weekend!
If the Championship match last Friday is anything to go by, we’ll have a battle on the pitch and a clash of cheers between the Partick and Celtic supporters.
Can’t wait!
🔴🟡#PARCEL🟢⚪
If the Championship match last Friday is anything to go by, we’ll have a battle on the pitch and a clash of cheers between the Partick and Celtic supporters.
Can’t wait!
🔴🟡#PARCEL🟢⚪
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fantastic news, which should see a tremendous atmosphere at Firhill this weekend!
If the Championship match last Friday is anything to go by, we’ll have a battle on the pitch and a clash of cheers between the Partick and Celtic supporters.
Can’t wait!
🔴🟡#PARCEL🟢⚪
If the Championship match last Friday is anything to go by, we’ll have a battle on the pitch and a clash of cheers between the Partick and Celtic supporters.
Can’t wait!
🔴🟡#PARCEL🟢⚪
A huge result for Aberdeen, who get their hands on the #ScottishCup for the first time in 35 years.
Mitov’s performance during the shoot-out was as impressive as the penalties taken by his teammates.
This is a reminder to those who belittle the SPFL as a “two-horse race.”
Mitov’s performance during the shoot-out was as impressive as the penalties taken by his teammates.
This is a reminder to those who belittle the SPFL as a “two-horse race.”
May 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A huge result for Aberdeen, who get their hands on the #ScottishCup for the first time in 35 years.
Mitov’s performance during the shoot-out was as impressive as the penalties taken by his teammates.
This is a reminder to those who belittle the SPFL as a “two-horse race.”
Mitov’s performance during the shoot-out was as impressive as the penalties taken by his teammates.
This is a reminder to those who belittle the SPFL as a “two-horse race.”
A potentially brilliant possibility for increasing viewers for the women’s game.
I had the pleasure of reporting on a UWCL match last year. These games bring fans similar energy and exhilarating football as the men’s UCL tournament.
Not to mention highlighting more role models for young fans!
I had the pleasure of reporting on a UWCL match last year. These games bring fans similar energy and exhilarating football as the men’s UCL tournament.
Not to mention highlighting more role models for young fans!
Disney+ to enter women’s football market with Champions League rights
Disney+ to enter women’s football market with Champions League rights
The streaming platform is set to show live Women’s Champions League matches from next season across multiple European broadcast territories, including the UK
www.theguardian.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A potentially brilliant possibility for increasing viewers for the women’s game.
I had the pleasure of reporting on a UWCL match last year. These games bring fans similar energy and exhilarating football as the men’s UCL tournament.
Not to mention highlighting more role models for young fans!
I had the pleasure of reporting on a UWCL match last year. These games bring fans similar energy and exhilarating football as the men’s UCL tournament.
Not to mention highlighting more role models for young fans!
May 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A comfortable win in the end for Al-Ahli as they rush the field to celebrate their first Champions League trophy, they get the bonus of the new cup to show off too.
Congratulations Al-Ahli, AFC Champions League Winners 2025! 🏆
PoTM: Roberto Firmino
#ACLEliteFinal
Congratulations Al-Ahli, AFC Champions League Winners 2025! 🏆
PoTM: Roberto Firmino
#ACLEliteFinal
May 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A comfortable win in the end for Al-Ahli as they rush the field to celebrate their first Champions League trophy, they get the bonus of the new cup to show off too.
Congratulations Al-Ahli, AFC Champions League Winners 2025! 🏆
PoTM: Roberto Firmino
#ACLEliteFinal
Congratulations Al-Ahli, AFC Champions League Winners 2025! 🏆
PoTM: Roberto Firmino
#ACLEliteFinal
Five minutes of added time...
And the Al-Ahli fans go WILD!
🇸🇦🔜🏆
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
And the Al-Ahli fans go WILD!
🇸🇦🔜🏆
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Five minutes of added time...
And the Al-Ahli fans go WILD!
🇸🇦🔜🏆
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
And the Al-Ahli fans go WILD!
🇸🇦🔜🏆
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
As time ticks away, these last ten minutes see a comfortable Al-Ahli take the sting out of the game and focus on keeping possession as well as blocking and holding up the increasingly panicked Frontale attack.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
As time ticks away, these last ten minutes see a comfortable Al-Ahli take the sting out of the game and focus on keeping possession as well as blocking and holding up the increasingly panicked Frontale attack.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Although the corner didn't result in much for Frontale, mostly down to a superb bit of defensive play by Toney, Ito strikes a rocket of a shot that goes just wide in what most would view as a difficult angle.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Although the corner didn't result in much for Frontale, mostly down to a superb bit of defensive play by Toney, Ito strikes a rocket of a shot that goes just wide in what most would view as a difficult angle.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
As Al-Ahli bring on fresh legs, a disappointed Firmino argues to stay on as the captain looks to continue to lead his team to victory.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
As Al-Ahli bring on fresh legs, a disappointed Firmino argues to stay on as the captain looks to continue to lead his team to victory.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Despite a switch in possession stats that favour Frontale, with just under 20 minutes left of regulation time, the tempo seems to have slowed drastically.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Despite a switch in possession stats that favour Frontale, with just under 20 minutes left of regulation time, the tempo seems to have slowed drastically.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Ito and Ozeki to come on for Yamamoto and Ienaga.
Frontale, despite their initial pressing drive, has had some nervy moments, resulting in a much more cautious approach as the half has played out.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Frontale, despite their initial pressing drive, has had some nervy moments, resulting in a much more cautious approach as the half has played out.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Ito and Ozeki to come on for Yamamoto and Ienaga.
Frontale, despite their initial pressing drive, has had some nervy moments, resulting in a much more cautious approach as the half has played out.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Frontale, despite their initial pressing drive, has had some nervy moments, resulting in a much more cautious approach as the half has played out.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
While Toney and Firmino have had chances, the first ten minutes have seen a much more attacking Kawasaki float in crosses and take quick throws to press the attack - an attempt to overturn the two-nil deficit
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
While Toney and Firmino have had chances, the first ten minutes have seen a much more attacking Kawasaki float in crosses and take quick throws to press the attack - an attempt to overturn the two-nil deficit
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
An interesting change: Shin Yamada will replace Erison upfront for Kawasaki.
No substitutions for Al-Ahli.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
No substitutions for Al-Ahli.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
An interesting change: Shin Yamada will replace Erison upfront for Kawasaki.
No substitutions for Al-Ahli.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
No substitutions for Al-Ahli.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Meanwhile, Al Ahli continues to grow in confidence as they breach the defensive walls of their Japanese opponents and seem surer of what many of their fans expect—a huge win as they strive for their first-ever ACL trophy!
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Meanwhile, Al Ahli continues to grow in confidence as they breach the defensive walls of their Japanese opponents and seem surer of what many of their fans expect—a huge win as they strive for their first-ever ACL trophy!
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Half-time sees a definitely rattled Kawasaki go into the break, down one of their most important defensive players, Miura, whose absence saw Frontale concede a second goal.
A huge second half awaits the J. League team.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
A huge second half awaits the J. League team.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Half-time sees a definitely rattled Kawasaki go into the break, down one of their most important defensive players, Miura, whose absence saw Frontale concede a second goal.
A huge second half awaits the J. League team.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
A huge second half awaits the J. League team.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Five Minutes added to the first 45, as Kawasaki looked to try and pull a goal back with a free kick that saw both Erison and Wakizaka BOTH try to kick the ball, ultimately leading to nothing more than an awkward moment.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Five Minutes added to the first 45, as Kawasaki looked to try and pull a goal back with a free kick that saw both Erison and Wakizaka BOTH try to kick the ball, ultimately leading to nothing more than an awkward moment.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
GOAL!
Franck Kessie puts his head THROUGH the ball, sending it flying into the Frontale net that puts Al Ahli 2-0 up.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Franck Kessie puts his head THROUGH the ball, sending it flying into the Frontale net that puts Al Ahli 2-0 up.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
GOAL!
Franck Kessie puts his head THROUGH the ball, sending it flying into the Frontale net that puts Al Ahli 2-0 up.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Franck Kessie puts his head THROUGH the ball, sending it flying into the Frontale net that puts Al Ahli 2-0 up.
AHL 2 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
GOAL!
Galeno curls an absolute cracker of a shot around Yamaguchi, putting Al Ahli in front in the 35th minute.
AHL 1 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Galeno curls an absolute cracker of a shot around Yamaguchi, putting Al Ahli in front in the 35th minute.
AHL 1 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
GOAL!
Galeno curls an absolute cracker of a shot around Yamaguchi, putting Al Ahli in front in the 35th minute.
AHL 1 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Galeno curls an absolute cracker of a shot around Yamaguchi, putting Al Ahli in front in the 35th minute.
AHL 1 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
A brilliant pass from Mahrez sees a perfectly fed ball to Majrashi to lead up to a chance, but Sasaki is there - he's always there!
That chance is quickly followed by a Firmino volley but it goes straight into the hands of Yamaguchi.
AHL 0 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
That chance is quickly followed by a Firmino volley but it goes straight into the hands of Yamaguchi.
AHL 0 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A brilliant pass from Mahrez sees a perfectly fed ball to Majrashi to lead up to a chance, but Sasaki is there - he's always there!
That chance is quickly followed by a Firmino volley but it goes straight into the hands of Yamaguchi.
AHL 0 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
That chance is quickly followed by a Firmino volley but it goes straight into the hands of Yamaguchi.
AHL 0 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
Ibanez, Firmino, and Toney's efforts see some close chances, were it not for Frontale's robust defensive efforts and the fast break that sees their 'run, run, and run' tactic work in their favour.
AHL 0 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 0 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
May 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Ibanez, Firmino, and Toney's efforts see some close chances, were it not for Frontale's robust defensive efforts and the fast break that sees their 'run, run, and run' tactic work in their favour.
AHL 0 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF
AHL 0 - 0 KWF
#ACLEliteFinal | #AHLvKWF