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Asia

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Iran’s Mehrdad Minavand!

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) and to the family and loved ones of former IR Iran international Mehrdad Minavand who passed away at the age of 45 on Wednesday after contracting …

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Dates for 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India announced!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India have today confirmed that the upcoming edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s tournament will take place from January 20 to February 6. The 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India …

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FC Goa set to take Indian Football Forward Together in AFC Champions League!

FC Goa are all set for the big stage, taking Indian Football forward together as the first team from the country in the 2021 AFC Champions League, where they have been drawn in Group E. The Gaurs became the first team from India to get direct qualification for the AFC …

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2021 AFC Champions League draw produces thrilling groups!

Ulsan Hyundai FC will begin the defence of their title in Group F following the conclusion of the draw for the 2021 AFC Champions League in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday. The 2021 AFC Champions League will see 40 teams in the group stage – an increase of eight – …

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Group Stage draw sets stage for thrilling 2021 AFC Cup!

The 2021 AFC Cup is set to be a thrilling affair following the conclusion of the Group Stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday, January 27. The 2021 AFC Cup Group Stage will see 39 clubs competing – an increase of three from 2019 – with a newly-introduced Group …

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Ooredoo to be National Supporter of 2020 FIFA Club World Cup!

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee have announced that telecom operator Ooredoo is reprising its role as a National Supporter for the FIFA Club World Cup, which as the tournament is again hosted in Qatar. The 2020 edition of the tournament is set to be held in Doha with matches …

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AFC Club Competitions’ Group Stages to be played in centralised venues!

The biggest-ever Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League and the expanded AFC Cup will be played in centralised group stages in the 2021 season. The AFC Champions League will be held in the West and East Regions while the AFC Cup will be staged across the five AFC Zones. With …

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AFC and KONAMI sign new sponsorship and licensing deal!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced an expanded partnership renewal with Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. for the upcoming four-year rights cycle that includes global sponsorship and licensing rights for both AFC national team and club competitions. The global partnership encompasses major AFC competitions, including but not limited to …

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AFC cancel 2020 editions of AFC U-16 Championship & AFC U-19 Championship!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), taking into consideration the uncertainty and risks in view of the current pandemic, has decided to cancel a number of competitions to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders. In line with FIFA’s decision to cancel the FIFA U-17 and U-20 World Cups in 2021 and …

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