A significant milestone was marked on Thursday by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with the unveiling of the new look for its revamped club competitions, which will commence from the 2024/25 season. Taking place at a prestigious ceremony following the conclusion of the 34th AFC Congress 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, …
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As the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues on its quest to expand the reach of the beautiful game, I am immensely pleased to see the AFC Grassroots Football Day return for its 11th edition. For a decade now, the annual celebration has remained a symbol of the Confederation’s unwavering support …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to ensure football remains Asia’s number one sport, reached yet another significant milestone when as many as 43 Member Associations (MAs) of the Confederation pledged to join the AFC Grassroots Football Day 2024. This year, almost 45,000 participants spanning the length and breadth …
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Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup respectively after the AFC Executive Committee today ratified the AFC Women’s Football Committee’s recommendations at its third meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC …
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The AFC Executive Committee today convened in Bangkok, Thailand, and reflected on the resounding success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, expressing confidence that the breakthrough achievements of the Continental showpiece marked a new era of progress for Asian football. Chairing the meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) President Nualphan Lamsam and expressed his gratitude to the Thai football family for their warm hospitality ahead of the 34th AFC Congress, which will be held in the Thai …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) will elect two new members to the AFC Executive Committee for the remainder of the 2023 to 2027 term when it convenes at the 34th AFC Congress on Thursday, May 16, in Bangkok, Thailand. Additionally, in a first for an AFC Congress, …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has come away impressed with the new football initiatives and programmes of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), following his visit to the capital city of Manila. During his time in the Philippines, which concluded on Sunday, Shaikh Salman met …
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Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies after they defeated South Korea’s Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC to be crowned champions of the AFC Women’s Club Championship 2023 on Friday, May 10 evening. The triumph capped a …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Vision to ensure the success of the Continent’s teams and players reached yet another milestone when the highly anticipated 3rd AFC National Coaches Conference 2024 concluded successfully on Thursday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Elite coaches and their technical staff from across …
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