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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has strengthened its partnership with the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) after AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani signed a second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Confederations in Manama, Bahrain on Tuesday. …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations have on Monday elected Mahfuza Kiron (Bangladesh), Zhang Jian (China), Chung Mong Gyu (South Korea) and Mariano V. Araneta Jr. (Philippines) for the four places allocated to Asia on the FIFA Council at the AFC Congress 2017 in Manama, Bahrain. With three male …
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Argentinian legend Diego Armando Maradona has returned to coaching by signing as head coach of Al Fujairah SC who play in the UAE Division One (second tier). Maradona on Sunday signed a one-year contract with an aim to qualify Al Fujairah SC for the UAE Pro League. On his official …
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I-League CEO Sunando Dhar will be one of the speakers at the upcoming World Football Forum 2017 in Changsha in China. In the video he discusses the state of Indian football.
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The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) broadcast and commercial rights strategy was agreed on Sunday, May 7 by the AFC Executive Committee meeting in Manama, Bahrain and these valuable properties will go to market later this year. The AFC’s broadcast and commercial rights for the AFC’s successful and exciting national and …
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The World Football Forum have announced that English Championship side Aston Villa FC owner, Chinese businessman Tony Xia has come on board as a speaker at the WFF 2017. The man behind one of the most high profile football club acquisitions of 2016 will take part in the special WFF …
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Failure to put simple chances away came back to bite Bengaluru FC who were handed a 2-0 defeat to Abahani Limited Dhaka in a Group E game of the AFC Cup at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. Late goals from substitute Saad Uddin (87′) and Rubel Miya (90’+2) …
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