The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced that Sportdigital will be their new media partner broadcasting select AFC national team and club competitions from 2021-24 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Sportdigital’s deal covers the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2022 and 2024, all AFC’s men’s youth competitions, the AFC Cup …
Read More »AFC ExCo announces updates to 2020 competitions calendar!
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today thanked the Qatar Football Association for their willingness to host the return of the AFC Champions League in the West region. At the AFC Executive meeting, held online, the AFC President congratulated everyone involved in the hard …
Read More »AFC confirms rights deal with Sport1 in Germany, Austria & Switzerland!
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 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 »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 »AFC appoints Independent Working Group to protect its Commercial Rights!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken the decisive and proactive step of appointing an industry-leading Independent Working Group to protect and preserve its valuable Commercial Rights. The AFC Executive Committee yesterday stressed the importance of ensuring its much-sought after properties, such as the world-class AFC Asian Cup, AFC Women’s …
Read More »AFC President hails unity & solidarity of Asian football family!
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today acknowledged the solidarity and unity which has not only allowed the AFC to begin the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic but also deliver more global events to Asia. In the first ever AFC Executive Committee meeting to …
Read More »AFC VIDEO: #StayActive – Episode 9!
With millions staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) along with some of Asia’s biggest stars have launched a campaign – #StayActive – to inspire fans to maintain their fitness while emphasising the importance of their physical and mental wellbeing.
Read More »DDMC Fortis is now Football Marketing Asia!
DDMC Fortis, a Super Sports company and Asia’s leading football marketing agency, is now Football Marketing Asia (FMA). The company is the exclusive commercial partner of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) National team and Club competitions for the rights cycles 2021-2024 and 2025-2028. The change of its name and visual identity …
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