Asia

VIDEO: Draw for 2021 AFC Cup knockout stage finalised!

The pathway to the AFC Cup 2021 Final was decided following the completion of the Knockout Stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday, August 4. The Knockout Stage virtual draw saw the participating clubs placed in two Pots – West Zone and Inter-Zone Play-off – based on their Zonal …

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AIFF thanks Nepal for coming forward to host two friendlies against India!

Even as the All India Football Federation had talks with many FAs both in Asia and Africa for possible International Friendlies during the August 30-September 7, 2021 FIFA window, quarantine restrictions in various countries hasn’t allowed such talks to materialise. At the moment most countries in Asia have very strict …

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Turkmenistan pull out of 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan’s (FFT) withdrawal from the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India Qualifiers. The AFC acknowledged the international travel restrictions put in place by the Government of Turkmenistan in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the …

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Macron new technical sponsors of Melbourne Victory FC!

Macron further increases its presence in the Australian market and this case in the A-League, the top division of the football league, announcing the technical partnership with the Melbourne Victory FC. The Italian brand will be the technical sponsor of the Australian club for the next five seasons. Founded in …

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Nepal to host two friendlies in Kathmandu against India in September!

The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) earlier today announced that the Nepali national football team will play two friendly matches against the Indian national football team on September 2 and 5 at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. The friendlies have been confirmed by both the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) …

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AFC Marketing Committee outlines significant progress of the AFC’s brand!

The ever-growing appeal and expanding reach of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC’s) competitions and brand was further underlined by the AFC Marketing Committee at its third meeting held virtually today. Led by Chairperson Dasho Ugen Tsechup, the Committee hailed the AFC’s Member Associations and valued stakeholders for their commitment in …

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FIFA & ASEAN join for mental health campaign #ReachOut!

FIFA and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have joined forces to launch #ReachOut, a campaign designed to promote healthy lifestyles to help combat the symptoms of mental health conditions, and to encourage people to seek help when they need it. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be more …

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Jordan to host 2021 AFC Women’s Club Championship – Pilot Tournament!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the Jordan Football Association (JFA) will host the upcoming AFC Women’s Club Championship – Pilot Tournament, in a milestone decision which marks the first time a Continental women’s club competition will take place in West Asia. In addition, the four participating clubs …

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