The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with HOY media network (HOY), extending its role as the Official Media Partner of the AFC in Hong Kong, China. The renewed agreement builds on a successful three-year collaboration dating back to the 2023/24 season and will …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Professional Football Seminar 2026 concluded on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after three days of engaging discussions and knowledge sharing aimed at strengthening professional football across the Continent. Building on an opening day that explored the AFC’s club competitions’ overview and the Confederation’s Club Licensing …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reiterated its commitment to strengthening the landscape of professional football in Asia with the much-anticipated commencement of the AFC Professional Football Seminar 2026 on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Taking place from August 11 to 13, the Seminar will provide participants with an excellent opportunity …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed the withdrawal of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The AFC President expects that, going forward, any initiative that has the potential to impact global football will be presented and discussed with the Confederations, the FIFA Council, …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has observed with deep concern the developments of recent days relating to the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) and the uncertainty that has emerged across the global football community. The AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing serious concerns over …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee officially ratified a series of major hosting and regulatory decisions, including the confirmation of Japan as the host of the 2028 edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, which will serve as Asia’s qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. Japan secured …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has noted FIFA’s announcement concerning the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The AFC was not consulted on the proposal and is disappointed that a matter of such significance entered the public domain before the AFC family had been afforded the opportunity to examine …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced a media rights partnership with CBS Sports in the United States of America and its territories (including Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico), giving fans across the country access to live English-language coverage of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi …
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The 20th iteration of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s landmark Knowledge Sharing Programme began on Monday. The latest edition of the programme will feature one participant representing the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) from July 6 to 24, during which period, he will receive hands-on training from industry experts. Over …
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East Bengal FC were drawn alongside Sabah FA (Malaysia), Rovers FC (Guam), and Rajshahi Stars FC (Bangladesh) in Group A of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Preliminary Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, July 2, 2026. East Bengal, the champions …
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