Asia

World Football Summit Asia – Where the Asian Football Industry meets!

Football industry experts are set to convene for the inaugural regional edition of the World Football Summit Asia (WFSA) on Monday, April 29. The two day summit, With the theme ‘Where The Asian Football Industry Meets’, will cover a wide array of topics on sponsorships, partnerships, broadcasting, digital growth, strategic …

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FIFA & the Chinese FA join forces to further develop football in the country!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Acting President of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Du Zhaocai met at the Home of FIFA this Wednesday, April 24 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two entities, the main objective of which is to harness the development potential of football in China …

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Rustam Emomali elected to helm Central Asian Football Association!

The 4th Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Congress concluded on Wednesday with Rustam Emomali elected unopposed for a four-year term until 2023. The Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF) president replaces Uzbekistan representative Umed Ahmadjonov at the helm of the CAFA Executive Committee as the CAFA Headquarters moves from Tashkent to Dushanbe. …

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Qatar Airways Holidays offers Travel Packages to the Copa America 2019!

Qatar Airways Holidays, the leisure division of Qatar Airways Group, is excited to offer exclusive travel packages for the CONMEBOL Copa América Brasil 2019, giving fans the chance to follow the Qatar National Football Team to Brazil this summer. Qatar Airways Holidays is offering exclusive travel packages until 29 April …

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Chinese FA right on track with Club Licensing Regulation implementation!

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) took a huge leap forward in Club Licensing Regulation with the conclusion of a workshop for its affiliated clubs. Held in early-April 2019, the workshop was conducted in conjunction with the inauguration of the CFA Club Licensing Administration IT System, with representatives from the AFC, …

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FC Barcelona to discuss “The Barça Way” at Soccerex China!

FC Barcelona Managing Director – APAC, Jordi Camps, will discuss the club’s international business plans in a one-to-one interview at Soccerex China on May 23/24 in Hainan. Camps will form part of the International Club Case Studies session, alongside City Football Group’s Chief Executive – China, Scott Munn, where the …

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Qualifiers hosts for AFC U-19 Championship & AFC U-16 Championship confirmed!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the participating Member Associations for the AFC U-19 and U-16 Championship 2020 qualifiers. The confirmed hosts for the AFC U-19 Championship 2020 Qualifiers, West Zone are Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan. The East Zone will see Cambodia, Chinese Taipei, Myanmar and …

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Five Asian selected for scholarship of FIFA Master Programme!

Five candidates have been awarded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study at the world-renowned and unique FIFA Master Programme 2019-2020 edition, courtesy of the new scholarship scheme between the AFC and the Centre International d’Etude du Sports (CIES). Tyson Scott (Australia), Rishab Kapur (India), Han Bits Yi (South Korea), Mahmoud Qaraqra …

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CFA, PP Sports, LaLiga & Ajax amongst the latest names joining Soccerex China!

Soccerex have confirmed the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Secretary General, Zhang Jian will be addressing delegates at the opening of Soccerex China 2019 on May 23-24 in Hainan. Mr Zhang’s participation is part of a significant presence from the CFA, who are partners of the leading football business event along …

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7th AFC Grassroots Panel Meeting concludes!

The AFC Grassroots Charter continued its steady growth as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Panel concluded its seventh meeting in the Malaysian capital on Friday, April 19. AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh elaborated on the meaning of grassroots football as well as the goal of the Grassroots Charter, saying, …

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