The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today, August 26 announced that Sport1 GmbH will be their new media partner, broadcasting the AFC Champions League for the 2021 and 2022 seasons in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As an established dedicated sports broadcaster, with a large distribution in the region, Sport1 will …
Read More »AFC expresses condolences on passing of Kairan Wang!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has offered its condolences to the family, friends and teammates of former China starlet Kairan “Max” Wang who passed away at the age of just 15. After moving to the Netherlands just over five years ago, Wang played for Dutch club DHC Delft before securing …
Read More »FIFA & AFC postpone 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers to 2021!
In light of the current COVID-19 situation in many countries, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have jointly decided that the upcoming qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar and 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China, originally scheduled to take place during the international match windows …
Read More »AFC signs rights deal with Saran Media International!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Saran Media International will be their new media partner in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as Kazakhstan from 2021 to 2024. Saran Media International’s exclusive deal covers the AFC’s major national team and club competitions, including but not limited …
Read More »AFC President participates in FIFA AFC member associations meeting!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa participated in a series of video conference meetings, organised by FIFA for the five AFC regions in Asia, which were also attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, to discuss the possible ways to strengthen cooperation to further develop the …
Read More »CAS dismisses appeal filed by UAE Football Association!
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision in the arbitration procedure between the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA). The CAS Panel dismissed the UAEFA’s appeal and confirmed the decision issued by the AFC Appeal …
Read More »AFC General Secretary applauds India’s progress at Football Delhi eSummit!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John was among the ensemble of renowned luminaries to headline the Football Delhi eSummit on Monday, August 3 which coincided with the birthday of Indian football icon and Delhi native Sunil Chhetri. Focused on the theme “Making Delhi a Vibrant Football City”, …
Read More »AIFF president Praful Patel lauds Odisha government for their ‘commendable support’!
The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel lauded the Government of Odisha for “setting an example of how a state government can help sports thrive in a particular region.” Speaking at the E-Delhi summit organised by Football Delhi to celebrate the occasion of Indian National Team captain Sunil Chhetri’s …
Read More »AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee bans a player for life!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has taken tough action on match-manipulation by banning Laos national team player, Thipphonexay Inthavongsa, from taking part in any football related activities for life. He was found to have committed offences under Article 66.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code …
Read More »Malaysia to host AFC Champions League Groups G and H!
The Football Association of Malaysia has been confirmed as the host Member Association for the 2020 AFC Champions League East Zone Group G and H matches which will take place from October 17 to November 1, 2020. Malaysia will also host the Round of 16 which will see teams from …
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