Asia

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was implemented for the first time at the 2018 FIFA World Cup – Russia and four years later, a team of 24 Video Match Officials (VMOs) have been entrusted to operate the game-changing system in Qatar. Forming Asia’s stellar line-up are none other than …

FC Bayern Munich today announced the launch of the Football School Taicang with representatives of local government in the Chinese city of Taicang. The long-term partnership includes, among other things, a regular exchange of experiences between Munich and Taicang as well as a permanent presence of FC Bayern youth coaches …

Australia’s Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold has named his 26-man squad to represent Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan will captain the side in Qatar at what will be his third FIFA World Cup, with Mathew Leckie the other player in the squad selected …

AC Milan have announced the second leg of the AC Milan Trophy Tour in partnership with Emirates, which will see the Rossoneri organise fan events in Singapore and in Jakarta, Indonesia. The events will take place in mid-November and will give the opportunity to the Rossoneri fans in the two …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to establish the best possible conditions for AFC match officials to thrive was further underlined on Thursday through the commencement of several class leading initiatives all aimed at ensuring the highest refereeing standards. Held from November 3 to 5, 2022, three marquee events have …

One of Dubai’s most iconic hotels, Jumeirah Emirates Towers is inviting its guests for a refined yet entertaining experience at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Arena to enjoy the big game from November 20 till December 18, 2022. Set against a spectacular backdrop of the Museum of the Future, the outdoor …

With just more than two weeks remaining until the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has urged the global football family to firmly unite behind the sporting spectacle. The 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, which will be held …

FIFA has launched the Volunteer Programme for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand today, with approximately 5,000 enthusiastic people needed to support the tournament. Volunteers will play an important role in welcoming the world to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, giving locals across the …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted its second AFC Women’s Football Special Online Session on Thursday to discuss learnings from the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India at a time when Asian teams are preparing for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year, which will be co-hosted by Australia …

The preparations and plans to stage the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar marked its latest milestone after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) held their first meeting on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. The AFC delegation, led by AFC Deputy Director, Competitions and Football Events …