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Asia

AFC Coach Education Online session concludes successfully!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment in raising the capabilities of its Member Associations (MAs) was once again underlined at the recent AFC Coach Education Online session. The virtual workshop saw 80 participants from 28 Member Associations come together to discuss the various ways by which coaches in Asia can …

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India Women to train in Saudi Arabia ahead of Olympic Qualifiers!

The Indian senior women’s team is leaving for Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 14, 2023, for a training-cum-exposure tour on the eve of the AFC Women’s Olympics Qualifiers to be played in Uzbekistan later this month. The team, who will play a few friendly matches in Saudi Arabia, will leave …

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Stage set for AFC Extraordinary Congress 2023!

The members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s judicial bodies for the 2023 to 2027 term will be confirmed on Wednesday when the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) convene virtually for the AFC Extraordinary Congress 2023. In accordance with Article 22(e) of the AFC Statutes – Edition 2023, the AFC Congress …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #54 Merdeka Cup – Malaysia vs India preview!

Candid Football Conversations returns with our daily coverage of the Indian national football team at the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia. The tournament format are official announced! The latest from the India squad? And much much more… Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and I are joined by YouTubers Sayan Sarkar and Hiren …

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VIDEO India’s Igor Stimac: Advantage Malaysia, but we have few surprises up our sleeves!

Friday the 13th! It is a rare date that is considered ominous in many cultures. Superstition is something that most in the world of football brush aside before big matches, though the Indian Football Team will be looking to spring a few surprises against their hosts Malaysia in the opening …

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The search for the ultimate 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar Superfan starts now!

The three-month countdown to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar has begun and to celebrate the thrilling road to the highly anticipated showpiece scheduled to kick off on January 12, 2024, the AFC has launched its latest initiative, the Superfan contest, to reward the ultimate AFC Asian Cup™ fan …

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XtraTime VIDEO: India to face Malaysia in Merdeka Cup game!

The Indian Football Team will be looking to spring a few surprises against their hosts Malaysia in the opening game of the Festival of Independence, also known in the local language as the Pestabola Merdeka. India head coach Igor Stimac said on the eve of the Malaysia game, “We know …

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AFC and Visit Saudi announce global sponsorship rights deal!

Visit Saudi has become an Official Global Partner of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) until December 2024. The partnership will bolster Visit Saudi’s efforts to showcase Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism offerings to Asian football fans across the globe, in addition to supporting the growth of football and sports across the …

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India’s Igor Stimac: Advantage Malaysia, but we have few surprises up our sleeves!

Friday the 13th! It is a rare date that is considered ominous in many cultures. Superstition is something that most in the world of football brush aside before big matches, though the Indian Football Team will be looking to spring a few surprises against their hosts Malaysia in the opening …

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India can’t wait for mini AFC Asia Cup – Merdeka Cup!

India have a date with history in this October FIFA window. When the Blue Tigers take the pitch at the 90,000-strong Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur to play the Merdeka Cup semifinal against hosts Malaysia on Friday, memories will come rushing back for the old timers. For the new …

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