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The thrilling AFC Champions League (East) Group Stage returns!

The exciting AFC Champions League (East) Group Stage begins today in centralised venues when three-time champions FC Pohang Steelers of South Korea face debutants Ratchaburi FC of Thailand in Group G at the Rajamangala Stadium at 5pm (local time). At the same venue, the 2020 Malaysian Super League winners Johor …

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AFC issues RFP for 31st AFC Congress 2021!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to event management companies to receive a formal proposal and quotation for the 31st AFC Congress 2021. Full details related to this exercise, including the AFC’s requirements, will be provided to vendors who intend to participate in this …

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AFC agrees media rights deal with True in Thailand!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced that True will be their new media partner in Thailand to broadcast AFC club competitions in the 2021 season. True will be adding the AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup to its already impressive portfolio of sporting content, which includes the …

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AFC agrees media rights deal with PSM in Maldives!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that PSM will be their new media partner in Maldives to broadcast the AFC’s competitions from 2021 to 2024. The deal includes major AFC national team and club competitions, including but not limited to the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – …

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Line-up for 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China Qualifiers Final Round unveiled!

With two years to go to Asia’s flagship men’s national team tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the 22 out of 24 teams who have advanced to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China Qualifiers Final Round. Following the conclusion of the Preliminary Joint Qualifiers Round 2, 13 …

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AFC announces rights partnership with DAZN in Japan!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today entered into an agreement with global sports streaming giants DAZN as the exclusive media rights partner to broadcast the next eight seasons of the AFC Champions League. The deal will see DAZN provide comprehensive coverage of Asia’s premier club competition to fans in …

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VAR set for AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar!

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be implemented when the Continent’s top teams go head-to-head in the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar in September. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues to set new benchmarks in Asian refereeing as it will be one of …

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AFC launches REI for 2021-2024 National Team football rights in electronics category!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), through its exclusive commercial partner Football Marketing Asia (FMA), is inviting brands in the electronics category to express their interest in capitalising on Asia’s flagship National Team football competitions including the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China, and to support the development of football in …

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Cast finalised for AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar 2022!

The cast for the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar 2022 was confirmed on Tuesday with 12 teams sealing their places in the final round. Vietnam are the newcomers, as the Southeast Asian side joined 11 teams who have featured at this stage of FIFA World Cup qualifying before. …

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Shaikh Salman offers condolences on the demise of C.R. Viswanathan!

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the Indian football family and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on the passing of its former Vice President and Tamil Nadu Football Association President C. R. Viswanathan on Tuesday. He was 85 years …

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