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Bundesliga International & Setanta Sports extends partnership across Eurasian territories!

Bundesliga International and Setanta Sports have agreed to an expansion of their broadcast rights partnership, which includes the renewal of 10 Eurasian markets and the additional inclusion of three Baltic territories. Since the start of the 2015-16 season, Setanta Sports has been broadcasting the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in Armenia, …

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First-ever AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit to further elevate impact of community programmes!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today launched the AFC Social Responsibility Toolkit as part of its long-standing commitment to bring about beneficial change by harnessing the power of football. The Toolkit, the first of its kind to be developed by the AFC, is designed specifically for the AFC’s Member Associations …

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AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the final list of candidates who will stand for election to the AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027) at the 34th AFC Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in May 2024. The final list of candidates is as follows: AFC Female Executive Committee Member …

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Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Dr. Nozomu Ohata!

AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his condolences to the family and loved ones of former AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Professor Dr. Nozomu Ohata, as well as to the Japan Football Association (JFA). Dr. Ohata passed away last week at the age of 94. A member …

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Members of the AFC Reform Taskforce confirmed!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) further strengthened its commitment to upholding the highest standards of good governance with the appointment of the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and members of the AFC Reform Taskforce for the 2023 to 2027 term. AFC Vice President Hachem Haider has been appointed as the Chairperson of …

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AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 welcomes second batch!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the second group of participants for its latest edition of the Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Friday, February 2. Tailored to enhance the capabilities of AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) in their overall development of capacity in football administration, the month-long …

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Uzbekistan FA joins acclaimed list of AFC Grassroots Charter Gold level members!

The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has become part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s illustrious AFC Grassroots Charter Gold level members, making it the seventh AFC Member Association (MA) to be accepted at this level. First endorsed with Silver level membership in 2020, the UFA then moved up to Gold …

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AFC & Sportradar renew long-standing integrity partnership!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today reaffirmed its commitment to being a global leader in sport integrity by extending its partnership with Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company. Running from 2024 through to 2027, the renewal will take the collaboration between both parties, which first began in …

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Inaugural AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 gets underway!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched the first edition of the AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Tuesday, as it continues to maximise the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs). The initiative, which replaces the AFC Internship programme, will see one candidate each from the Palestine …

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AFC Match Officials confirmed for 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE!

Four of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials have been selected to officiate at the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE, set to take place in Dubai from February 15 to 24, 2024. The 2024 edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will see Kuwait’s Abdulaziz …

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