The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening National Team football across the Continent with plans to introduce an AFC Nations League in the coming period, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance development opportunities for its Member Associations (MAs) and establish a more structured and …
Read More »Invitations to Tender for AFC Commercial Rights (2029-2036 cycle) to commence on December 15, 2025!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will commence a tender process on Monday, December 15, 2025 for the sale of all commercial rights and fulfillment of associated commercial services relating to the AFC’s National Team and Club competitions for the next two rights cycles between 2029 and 2036. The Invitations to …
Read More »AFC Certificate in Football Leadership graduates ready to impact Asian football!
The groundbreaking Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) on Thursday celebrated its third batch of graduates, who are now poised to further advance Asian football and reach new heights of leadership excellence. Aimed at moulding game-changing leaders of the Continental game, the six-month online programme welcomed decision-makers …
Read More »Tender launched for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Europe and Central Asia!
FIFA has officially launched the invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ in selected territories in Europe and Central Asia*. The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is the biggest women’s sporting event in the world. The 2023 edition was a resounding success …
Read More »Participants gain valuable insights at AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2024!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment towards promoting and developing women’s football was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Women’s Football Online Session 2024 on Thursday. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual session saw technical staff from the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) come together to …
Read More »AFC Emotions in Football Online Session provides insights on coach-player interactions!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s steadfast commitment towards ensuring the success of Asian teams on the world’s biggest stages was further underlined when it conducted the AFC Emotions in Football Online Session on Tuesday. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual session was attended by 125 representatives from …
Read More »5th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 kicks off!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the fifth batch of participants for its latest edition of the Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Tuesday. Taking place from June 4 to 14, the programme will see one independent candidate along with a participant representing the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) being assigned …
Read More »AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course concludes in Riyadh!
Nine Member Associations (MAs) gained valuable insights during the recent Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Football Emergency and Anti-Doping Regional Course (West), which took place from May 27 to 30. Held in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) in the capital city of Riyadh, the event focused on empowering …
Read More »VAR to be implemented at all AFC club competitions for 2024/25 season!
As Asian club football prepares to enter a new era, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reaffirmed its determination to maintain the highest officiating standards with the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system across its revamped three-tier club structure as well as the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ …
Read More »Pivotal reforms approved by AFC Competitions Committee!
The AFC Competitions Committee underlined its determination to enhance Asian football after approving a host of key decisions in view of the strategic reforms to be introduced this year at its third meeting held in Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. Led by Chairperson Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan, the …
Read More »
Arunava about Football A look at football & the world through my eyes!