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 …
Read More »iSportconnect announce Tony Xia as featured Guest for China Directors’ Club!
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 …
Read More »AFC President offers support for Iraq and Palestine!
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 …
Read More »Qatar Airways renews its sponsorship agreement with Al Ahli Saudi FC!
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 …
Read More »Spain’s LaLiga to be a part of the World Football Forum 2017 in China!
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 …
Read More »AFC (Asia) forges closer collaboration with CONCACAF (North America)!
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. …
Read More »Four Asian members elected to FIFA Council!
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 …
Read More »Al Fujairah SC sign Argentina legend Diego Maradona as new coach!
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 …
Read More »VIDEO – WFF 2017: I-League’s Sunando Dhar – State of Indian Football & Making it more successful!
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.
Read More »The AFC agrees strategy for biggest commercial rights sale in Asia’s football ever!
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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