The inaugural AFC Member Associations (MAs) & Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2023 wrapped up today, October 8 with the second and final day witnessing world-class speakers sharing a wealth of insights on the key role of leadership in ensuring the continued success of the Continental game. …
Read More »2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – United Arab Emirates draw completed!
16 competing nations drawn into four groups as their paths to glory are laid out; The draw took place at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; The 12th edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup runs from February 15-25, 2024. The draw for the 12th …
Read More »Star-studded AFC MAs and RAs Presidents & GS Conference 2023 kicks off!
The Asian Football Confederation’s commitment to maximise the potential of its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) reached a significant milestone with the commencement of the inaugural AFC Member Associations (MAs) & Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2023 today in Tashkent. In the presence of notable …
Read More »India Futsal bow to experienced Tajikistan despite David’s deliveries!
India’s maiden appearance in international futsal ended in a 3-6 defeat against hosts Tajikistan in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers on Saturday, October 7, 2023, but not before they decisively proved they were ready to challenge the high and mighty. Despite all their inexperience and lack of international exposure, …
Read More »2023 AFC Asian Cup Team Medical Workshop focuses on players’ safety!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and AFC Medical Center of Excellence Hospital – Aspetar conducted an informative and comprehensive Team Medical Workshop in preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. During the two-day workshop, AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Dato’ Dr. …
Read More »AFC Asian Cup 2023 preparations step up with Team Workshop!
Representatives from the 24 Participating Member Associations (PMAs) of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 gathered in Doha earlier in the week for an informative Team Workshop ahead of the Continent’s greatest ever showpiece. With just over three months to go until the 18th edition of Asia’s flagship tournament, the …
Read More »2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup – Thailand Qualifiers set for kick-off!
The road to ultimate hardcourt glory on the Continent begins this weekend when the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup – Thailand Qualifiers get underway. Eight groups – six of four teams and two comprising three – will be played in a single round-robin format over three matchdays between October 7 …
Read More »AIFF hail India Futsal Team’s maiden appearance in AFC Futsal Asian Cup!
Saturday, October 7, 2023, will be a historic day for Indian futsal. At 7.30 pm, the Indian National team will begin their campaign in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers with a match against hosts Tajikistan in the iconic city of Dushanbe. This is the first time India will …
Read More »AIFF hails FIFA’s decision on 2034 FIFA World Cup bid!
The All India Football Federation welcomed FIFA’s decision to invite the Member Associations under the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) to bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey said, “This is a great opportunity for Asia to once again bid for …
Read More »Tony Gustavsson: Future bright for women’s football in Asia!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s efforts towards enhancing women’s football in Asia was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Online Session: Analysis and Discussion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Tuesday to exchange knowledge and analyse the common trends that were noticed at the recently concluded global …
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