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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »AFC Elite Futsal Coaching Instructors seminar begins journey with Module 1!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Elite Futsal Coaching Instructors’ Seminar – Module 1 is getting a boost with development at the highest level of Futsal education taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The seminar is aimed at empowering the development of Asian in line with the AFC’s Vision and Mission to …
Read More »Elite Asian referees benefit from highly-productive VAR Course!
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has taken root in football and its implementation is spreading throughout the world, with the AFC continuing to develop and train its elite referees with the latest AFC Video Assistant Referees Course that came to an end in the Malaysian capital on Saturday, April 20. …
Read More »AFC Coach Education Conference ‘making a difference’!
The 3rd AFC Coach Education Conference successfully concluded in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, April 18 with educators from 45 Member Associations benefiting from the engaging sessions. The three-day conference, with the theme ‘Making a Difference’, focussed on various insightful topics aimed at developing future coaches in the sport. Chinese Football …
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