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The power of football to promote social cohesion and empower vulnerable refugee communities was further emphasised in Lebanon with the recent conclusion of the Young Coach Education Programme Lebanon 2017/18. The first-of-its-kind six-month long coaching course was brought to fruition thanks to a global partnership between the Asian Football Confederation’s …

The Indian U-16 National Team was crowned champions of the Four-Nation Tournament held in Serbia from May 9 to 13, 2018 after the Indian Colts defeated Tajikistan 4-2 today, May 13. The Four-Nation Tournament saw the Indian U-16s face hosts Serbia, Jordan, and Tajikistan and while the Indian Colts drew …

Earlier this week on Thursday, May 10, it saw the formation of a new regional federation in the South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF) in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. India and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) are a founding member of the South West Asian Football Federation …

A number of key proposals shaping the future of Asia’s elite Futsal & Beach Soccer competitions were approved, as Chairman Ali Kafashian Naeini oversaw the fourth Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 11. Held on the eve of the AFC …

After the Indian U-16 National Team made a strong statement beating Jordan in the opening fixture of the four-nation International Tournament in Serbia, Coach Bibiano Fernandes felt the victory will give the boys the “much-needed confidence” before the AFC U16 Championship in September later this year. “Although we conceded an …

The Asian Football Development Project (AFDP) and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) Sport for Development program (S4D) will be celebrating the official launch of the “Yalla Riyada Bus” on 13 May, 2018 at Nusaiba bint Ka’ab school for girls. The ceremony will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince …

Indian national team head coach Stephen Constantine called up 30 players for the National Team’s preparatory camp for the Intercontinental Cup which is slated to be held in Mumbai from June 1, 2018. The summoned players are to assemble for the Camp in Mumbai on May 16 while players from …

One of the fastest-growing football nations in the world, China, has high aspirations and an unwavering resolve to reach the pinnacle of football. China celebrates the overwhelming passion shared by the team and its millions of fans with the 2018 China national team collection. With a red chest and yellow …

India U-16 National Team started the Four-Nation International Tournament with a resounding 2-1 victory over Jordan in Serbia on Wednesday, May 9 night. After conceding an early goal in the second minute of the match, India made a strong comeback in the 17th minute, thanks to the terrific finish by …

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, on Saturday, May 5 outlined his vision for Asian football to the representatives of the six AFC Central Zone countries. Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following the draw for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, Shaikh Salman …