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The Health Medical Services (HMS) – FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Dubai, hosted for the third time, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Travelling Fellow for Football Medicine (TFFM) Batch 2020 from January 14 to 19, 2023. The reputed institution became the latest to join the elite group of medical …

The Malaysian Minister for Youth and Sports YB Puan Hannah Yeoh visited the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House on Friday where she was hosted by AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John. The AFC General Secretary, who was accompanied by the AFC Management, congratulated YB Puan Hannah Yeoh on her …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to enhance the talent pool of the Continent’s match officials was further strengthened on Thursday with the conclusion of three landmark development initiatives which were held concurrently. The three courses – the AFC Referees Recruitment 2023 for both Men’s Football and Futsal held from …

In 2023 Borussia Dortmund opens his first international youth academy in China – Xiamen. The academy is brand new build on a former golf course, right next to the sea side at a south point of Xiamen which is well known for its mild climate throughout the year. The complex …

The 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup – Thailand group stage is set to be a thrilling affair following the draw at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The action promises to be spectacular as besides regional glory, the top three teams will qualify for …

On December 18, 2022, 88,966 spectators packed into Lusail Stadium and close to 1.5 billion around the world watched a pulsating Final between Argentina and France. One month to the day since Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni and La Albiceleste lifted the trophy, we review some facts and figures from on …

With the support of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA) collaborated with the Global Worker’s Organization (GWO), to hold a Migrant Workers’ World Cup along with other sporting events, from October 15 to November 19, 2022. The month-long festivities provided workers from …

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Unity pitch has begun its host cities roadshow after being unveiled in Sydney/Gadigal last July to mark the One Year to Go milestone. The pitch, which is on show in Adelaide/Tarntanya until January 18, represents a patchwork of the tournament brand colours, reflecting the two …

The Transform Specialist Medical Centre became the latest addition to the world-class medical centres acknowledged by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While the event took place on January 12, 2023, the recognition was originally bestowed upon the Centre in October 2019 with the ceremony scheduled …