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Asia

AIFF condoles former India coach Rustam Akramov’s death!

The All India Football Federation condoles former Indian Men’s Senior National Team Coach Rustam Akramov, who passed away in Uzbekistan earlier this week. Akramov was in charge as Head Coach of the Blue Tigers from 1995 (Nehru Cup in March) to 1996 (FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September) wherein he …

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Errea present new Kuwait Football teams kits with nod to the past!

With a nod to a past style, Erreà Sport and the Kuwait National Football Team redefine the team’s future look with the new match kits. Inspired by the famous shirt worn in the 1996 AFC Asian Cup, the new match kit is simple but impactful. Presenting minimalist and clean lines, …

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2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan: Group Stage set to be enthralling affair!

Thursday’s 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan draw produced four exciting groups for the June 1-19 continental showpiece. With the groups now decided and the countdown underway, join AFC Media as they take a deep look at what awaits the 16 teams at Uzbekistan 2022. Group A: Uzbekistan, Iran, …

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Ulsan Hyundai lend support to Social Responsibility efforts!

Ulsan Hyundai FC showed they are champions on and off the pitch after utilising 5% of their AFC Champions League 2020 winner’s prize purse to deliver three Social Responsibility programmes with the support of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation. The East Asian club, in coordination with the Korea Football Association …

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2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India is most engaging ever!

The 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India has left an indelible digital footprint, with the engagement and coverage of the showpiece surpassing the previous edition and soaring to an all-time high record. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s digital channels witnessed unprecedented growth during the campaign as the statistics grew …

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India’s Blue Tigers: Playing in Kolkata a huge inspiration!

The announcement that the third and final round qualifiers of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China are to be hosted by the All India Football Federation in Kolkata, has been profusely welcomed by the Blue Tigers, and the Head Coach, all of whom unanimously declared that playing at home …

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Sri Lanka takes first steps towards establishing professional league!

Despite difficulties and interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka has taken an important step towards establishing a sustainable professional football league by completing the inaugural edition of a new-look national championship. The Football Sri Lanka Super League, played over the course of 2021 and supported by USD $500,000 …

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Claro signs up as Regional Supporter of 2022 FIFA World Cup!

Telecommunications provider Claro has been unveiled as a Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. The agreement spans South America and covers fixed-line and wireless telecommunication services, as well as wireless telecommunication end-user services, in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. As a Regional …

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2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round Draw to set stage for crucial encounters!

The thrilling road to Asia’s flagship men’s national team tournament will move into sharp focus when the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round Draw is held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, February 24 at 15:00 (UTC+8). With less than 500 days until China hosts the Continent’s premier …

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2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan: Draw produces exciting groups!

South Korea will open their defence of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup title in Group C following the conclusion of the Uzbekistan 2022 Finals draw in Tashkent on Thursday. Joining South Korea, who defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the 2020 final, will be the ASEAN trio of Thailand, 2018 runners-up …

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