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AFC condoles passing of former Technical Director S. Subramaniam!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) expresses its deepest condolences on the sad demise of its former Technical Director S. Subramaniam of Malaysia on August 31, 2021. Subramaniam was a well known technical expert and served in several important positions, including the Kuala Lumpur Football Association and FIFA. He was the …

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AFC agrees rights deal with Abu Dhabi Media in the United Arab Emirates!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed Abu Dhabi Media, the UAE’s leading public service broadcaster and media company, as their exclusive media partner to broadcast the AFC’s national team and club competitions for the 2021 to 2024 rights cycle in the United Arab Emirates. The AFC continues to …

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AFC confirms media rights deal with PRO Company in Iraq!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced PRO Company as their new media partner in Iraq to broadcast the AFC’s national team and club competitions from 2021 to 2024, commencing with the eagerly anticipated AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar, which will see Asia’s top 12 sides begin …

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AFC and Kelme announce new global partnership deal!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced its partnership with sportswear brand Kelme for the 2021 to 2024 rights cycle. Kelme joins the AFC family of sponsors as the Official Global Supporter of AFC national team competitions and will provide sports apparel and accessories for the AFC’s national team competitions …

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AFC condoles death of young Afghan footballer!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) expresses its deepest condolences on the sad and tragic passing of young Afghanistan football player Zaki Anwari. The Afghanistan General Directorate of Physical Education & Sports yesterday confirmed media reports that Anwari, 19, had died in a fall from a US aircraft at the Kabul …

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Latest update on the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar!

The AFC confirms that the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar Final Round Group B match between China and Japan on September 7, 2021, will be held in Doha, Qatar. The decision of a neutral venue was made due to the challenges faced by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) …

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AFC, AIFF meet to discuss development of futsal in India!

An online meeting featuring representatives from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and All India Football Federation (AIFF) was conducted on Thursday, August 19 to discuss the development of futsal in India. It was attended by Ali Targholizadeh, Head of Futsal and Beach Soccer, AFC; Jacob Biggs, Development Officer, AFC; Aziz …

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AFC Champions League 2021 (West) centralised matches & final to be held in Saudi Arabia!

The AFC Champions League 2021 Quarterfinals and Semifinal (West) as well as the eagerly anticipated Final will be played in Saudi Arabia subject to the AFC Executive Committee’s ratification of the AFC Competitions Committee’s decision (via correspondence on August 18, 2021), regarding the Hosting of Centralised Matches in the Knockout …

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AFC agrees extensive rights deal with DAZN in Japan with selected matches also available on TV Asahi!

Following its recent acquisition of the AFC Champions League for the next eight seasons, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed global sports streaming giants DAZN as the media rights partner in Japan for all major AFC national team and club competitions for the upcoming cycles in 2021-2024 and …

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AFC agrees media rights deal with FSDL in the Indian Subcontinent!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) as their new media partner in the Indian subcontinent, which includes India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The deal includes all major AFC national team and club competitions, including but not limited to the …

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