Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to Football Australia and to the family and loved ones of former FIFA referee and respected administrator Gary Power who passed away at the age of 69 on Tuesday after bravely battling cancer. Power was …
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The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) held its Executive Committee meeting on Monday, December 28 virtually to plan for the year 2021 and take other decisions. SAFF president Kazi Salahuddin presided over the meeting with SAFF general secretary Anwarul Huq and members in attendance. Amongst the decisions taken was that …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today published the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Bid Books of the four Member Associations that remain in contention to host the AFC’s flagship competition – the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), the Qatar Football …
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The overwhelming success of the expert planning, comprehensive testing and medical protocols put in place for the AFC Champions League (East) and Final held in Doha, Qatar ensured the health protection of all players, match officials and stakeholders. Working in close co-operation with the Qatar Football Association (QFA), the Qatari …
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Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali and Khalifa International stadiums will host the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup matches taking place in Qatar from February 1 to 11, 2021. The Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium will stage the opening match between Qatari champions Al Duhail and Auckland City of New Zealand on …
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The 2020 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar will kick off with Al Duhail SC facing Oceania representatives Auckland City FC at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on February 1. Al Duhail confirmed their place as the host team after emerging the 2019-20 Qatar Stars League champions. The winners will …
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Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (“Animoca Brands”) has today announced a partnership with Manchester City’s men’s and women’s teams, and Melbourne City FC, to develop a range of new games and collectibles. Animoca Brands will publish a series of digital assets and collectibles, mini-games and unique gaming experiences based on the …
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Exactly 50 years ago today, on December 19, 1970, India beat Japan 1-0 to win a bronze at the Asian Games. It was the country’s last podium performance at the continental level. 420 Grams’ Arjun Pandit, Jaydeep Basu, Leslie Xavier and Siddhanth Aney look back at the tournament and where …
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In the presence of ‘Amir’ Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani along with an enthusiastic physically distanced crowd, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium hosted the 48th Amir Cup final on Qatar National Day to become the fourth fully operational 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament venue to be inaugurated. Today’s inauguration took …
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Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today received Qatar’s Bid Book as part of the next phase of their bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Shaikh Salman received the Bid Book from Qatar Football Association President Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifah Al Thani, …
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