The draw for the final round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China Qualifiers will be held on Thursday, February 24. Ahead of the draw which kicks off at 15:00 (UTC+8) in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, join the-AFC.com as we take a quick look at some facts and …
Read More »From Chemical Engineer to AFC Elite Referees Panel, Venkatesh Ramachadran overcomes tough challenges in life!
In a major boost for Refereeing in India, Venkatesh Ramachadran has been selected as AFC Elite Men Referees Panel 2022, having completed four years in the AFC Referee Academy successfully. “I feel very happy at this moment and I thank each and everyone who supported and helped to reach this …
Read More »AFC Entry Control Body’s decision upheld by CAS!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomes the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)’s decision to dismiss Esteghlal FC’s appeal against the AFC Entry Control Body (ECB)’s decision to withdraw the club’s licence to participate in the AFC Champions League 2022, pursuant to Articles 14.4 and 14.5 of the AFC Club …
Read More »Asian futsal set to soar with new AFC Futsal Club Licensing Criteria!
Asian futsal has grown steadily in recent years with the Continent’s sides achieving success on the world’s biggest stages and the sport is poised to usher in a new chapter of development with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirming the pilot implementation of futsal club licensing beginning this year. The …
Read More »2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan: Group Stage set to be enthralling affair!
Thursday’s 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan draw produced four exciting groups for the June 1-19 continental showpiece. With the groups now decided and the countdown underway, join AFC Media as they take a deep look at what awaits the 16 teams at Uzbekistan 2022. Group A: Uzbekistan, Iran, …
Read More »Ulsan Hyundai lend support to Social Responsibility efforts!
Ulsan Hyundai FC showed they are champions on and off the pitch after utilising 5% of their AFC Champions League 2020 winner’s prize purse to deliver three Social Responsibility programmes with the support of the AFC Dream Asia Foundation. The East Asian club, in coordination with the Korea Football Association …
Read More »2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round Draw to set stage for crucial encounters!
The thrilling road to Asia’s flagship men’s national team tournament will move into sharp focus when the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round Draw is held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, February 24 at 15:00 (UTC+8). With less than 500 days until China hosts the Continent’s premier …
Read More »2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan: Draw produces exciting groups!
South Korea will open their defence of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup title in Group C following the conclusion of the Uzbekistan 2022 Finals draw in Tashkent on Thursday. Joining South Korea, who defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the 2020 final, will be the ASEAN trio of Thailand, 2018 runners-up …
Read More »AFC confirms India’s bid to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup third round Qualifiers in Kolkata!
The Asian Football Confederation has accepted India’s bid to host the third round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers which are to be held June 8, 2022 onwards. The AIFF will be hosting the leg at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata. “While 13 teams, including host China, have already …
Read More »Centralised hosts for the 2022 AFC Champions League – East Group Stage matches confirmed!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the host nations for the 2022 AFC Champions League (East) Group Stage matches, which will be held from April 15 to May 1. The centralised matches of three groups – F, G and J – will be played in Thailand, with Group …
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