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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »AFC confirms India’s bid to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup third round Qualifiers in Kolkata!
The Asian Football Confederation has accepted India’s bid to host the third round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers which are to be held June 8, 2022 onwards. The AIFF will be hosting the leg at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata. “While 13 teams, including host China, have already …
Read More »FA of Thailand selects Stats Perform for exclusive long term official data & integrity deal!
The Thailand Football Association has become the latest sports federation to choose sports AI and data giant Stats Perform as its exclusive official data and integrity partner. The wide-ranging agreement sees Stats Perform’s leading data brand, Opta and RunningBall services exclusively collecting and distributing real-time scores and detailed data from …
Read More »Centralised hosts for the 2022 AFC Champions League – East Group Stage matches confirmed!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the host nations for the 2022 AFC Champions League (East) Group Stage matches, which will be held from April 15 to May 1. The centralised matches of three groups – F, G and J – will be played in Thailand, with Group …
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