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Asia

AFC President and ASEAN heads discuss development in Southeast Asia!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met with the President and the General Secretary of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), Major General Khiev Sameth and Winston Lee respectively on Wednesday to discuss scopes of development in Southeast Asian football. Southeast Asia made noticeable …

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AFC’s Shaikh Salman holds meeting with Lao Football Federation!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa welcomed the Lao Football Federation (LFF) President Viphet Sihachakr and the LFF General Secretary and AFC Executive Committee member Kanya Keomany to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. Shaikh Salman congratulated the LFF fraternity on the performance of the nation’s …

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AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers VIDEO: India 2-1 Kuwait – Venkatesh & Gurkirat speak!

The India U-20 National Team signed off from the AFC U-20 Asian Cup on a victorious note with a 2-1 win against Kuwait at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City on Tuesday, October 18. With this win, India finished third in Group H of the AFC U-20 Asian …

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AFC President concludes meeting with Football Association of Singapore!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met with Bernard Tan, the Acting President of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), who was accompanied by FAS Council Member Goh Tat Chuan, and General Secretary Yazeen Buhari, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday. Shaikh …

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Cast confirmed for 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan!

The 16 teams for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan was finalised on Tuesday with Australia topping Group H with a perfect record of three wins. Australia defeated Iraq 1-0 in their final match at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City. There was, however, cheer for Iraq …

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Is playing the Santosh Trophy in Saudi Arabia a good or bad idea?

When I heard that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) have signed an MoU, out of own experience my first thought was, hopefully both sides have some concrete ideas and plans to fill this MoU with life. Often such MoU’s signed by the …

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From the Tasman Sea to the world: Tazuni revealed as Official Mascot of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

Tazuni, a fun, football-loving penguin is unveiled today as the Official Mascot of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand, capturing the spirit of an event that will go Beyond Greatness™. Based on the ‘Eudyptula minor’ species endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, Tazuni is …

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India end AFC U-20 qualification campaign with win against Kuwait!

The India U-20 National Team signed off from the AFC U-20 Asian Cup on a victorious note with a 2-1 win against Kuwait at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City on Tuesday, October 18. With this win, India finished third in Group H of the AFC U-20 Asian …

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Officials laud 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar decision!

Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is looking forward to making the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar a festival of friendship for the entire continent. Speaking after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee’s decision to award Qatar the hosting rights for the next …

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