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An Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Beach Soccer Coaching Certificate Level 1 course got underway in Kanagawa, Japan on Tuesday. In total, 16 coaches are attending the course which those involved are viewing as a vital step in the right direction for the growth and improvement of beach soccer in Japan. …

In what will be a precursor to the Federation Cup final, a rested Bengaluru FC side will take on Mohun Bagan in a Group E game of the 2017 AFC Cup at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday evening. While both Bengaluru FC and Maziya S&RC are level …

The Lebanon Football Association has expressed their regret at not being able to travel to India to play an International Friendly against the Indian National Team on June 7, 2017. Lebanon had earlier in March 2017 confirmed their willingness to play the match in Mumbai. The AIFF is currently looking …

The AFC president Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said, “Today marks another milestone in Asia’s grassroots journey. I am delighted that 38 Member Associations will celebrate the AFC Grassroots Football Day this year – a record-breaking feat for the fifth consecutive year since we launched in 2013.” “The AFC should …

The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment to ensure football remains the most popular sport in the continent has been further strengthened as an unprecedented 38 Member Associations (MA) pledged to celebrate the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2017 on Monday, May 15. Celebrating a new participation record for the fifth successive year …

The Indian National Team will be training in Mumbai at the Andheri Sports Complex from May 20 to prepare for India’s forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against the Kyrgyz Republic which is slated to be played in Bengaluru on June 13, 2017. The list of 35 probables, which …

iSportconnect have announced Tony Xia Jiantong, Owner and Chairman of Aston Villa Football Club, as featured guest for their 2017 China Directors’ Club. Since he took ownership of one of England’s most famous clubs, Dr. Xia has become a hugely popular figure amongst the fans and media alike. Dr. Xia …

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has stressed that all Member Associations must be allowed to run the game in their countries, confirming his belief that Member Associations have a vital role in developing the game throughout Asia. Shaikh Salman confirmed that the AFC is continuing to …

Qatar Airways has announced the renewal of its sponsorship agreement with the prestigious Al-Ahli Saudi FC of Saudi Arabia. Qatar Airways’ sponsorship renewal with Al-Ahli Saudi FC marks yet another milestone in the midst of an exciting array of recent announcements. The airline yesterday announced that it will be the …

The professional football association of Spain, LaLiga, has confirmed its participation at the World Football Forum 2017. Samuel Mao, Commercial Head of LaLiga in Greater China, will attend the event and participate in two panel discussions: the New Rules of Engagement and Industry Insight: Sponsorship China. Like many other major …