The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the centralised venues for the 2022 AFC Cup Group Stage, which is scheduled to be played in the West and South Zones from May 18 to 24, and in the ASEAN, Central and East Zones from June 24 to 30. The 2022 …
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The 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Final Round qualifiers promises to be a thrilling affair with the 24 teams learning their opponents on Thursday. The draw, held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saw the teams drawn into six groups. The six group winners and five best second-placed teams will join …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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