Tag Archives: Asia

AFC Member Associations benefit from refereeing administration support!

The third edition of the AFC Member Associations Refereeing Administration Project continues its journey, and saw the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) complete its three visits on Monday, June 25. The third edition of the project, which aims to enhance and sustain Member Associations’ refereeing administration development, will build on the …

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Landmark Social Responsibility seminar concludes in Hong Kong!

The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment to leverage on the power of football to empower communities and strengthen the Women’s game across the Continent was further underlined on Saturday, June 24 at the ‘Empowering Girls through Football’ social responsibility seminar in Hong Kong. More than 200 coaches, national team players …

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Women playing and working in football across Asia star in AFC’s campaign!

The “It’s My Game” campaign by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues this week with new videos highlighting exceptional women playing football and working in the game across the Continent. The campaign celebrates women’s contribution to Asian football and emphasises their varied roles within it, illustrating football as a career …

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AFC Commercial Rights Process Hailed for Achieving Highest Governance Standards!

The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Commercial Rights tender process, which delivered a record contract, has been praised for its integrity and transparency. The AFC agreed to accept a partnership offer from DDMC Fortis that not only will provide a unique opportunity to grow the game but also demonstrates the growing …

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AFC strengthens support to football development in China!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held important discussions on the continued development of football in China with the Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China H.E Sun Chunlan in Moscow on Thursday, June 14. The AFC President also …

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New era for Asian football begins as AFC agrees partnership with DDMC Fortis!

Decision of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to enter into an agreement with DDMC Fortis has confirmed the growing value of Asian football’s national and club team competitions. The agreement covers all commercial rights and services for all AFC National Team and Club competitions, beginning with the Asian Qualification competition …

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AFC to open Doha office to support 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is to open an office in Doha, Qatar to assist and support in the preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The AFC Executive Committee, meeting in Moscow, decided in line with the AFC’s Vision and Mission, which sets out the objective of supporting the …

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Asia’s AFC to partner DDMC Sports International Ltd, Fortis Sports AG!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee meeting in Moscow on Monday, June 11 has decided to enter into an agreement with DDMC Sports International Ltd and Fortis Sports AG for the AFC’s Commercial Rights for the period 2021-2028. As requested, the AFC Executive Committee, chaired by AFC President Shaikh …

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AFC Executive Committee to formalise rights arrangements for five zones!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee at their meeting in Moscow agreed to formalise the arrangement with the five regional zones with their rights and obligations clearly set out. The AFC’s zones – West, Central, South, ASEAN and East – will now have to draw up their own statutes …

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Member Associations laud AFC’s FAC programme for building knowledge and application!

Future leaders from the AFC Member Associations have praised the highly-acclaimed Football Administration Certificate (FAC) programme for its comprehensive curriculum and emphasis in developing vital transferable skills sets from the classroom to the workplace. The nine-month programme, which has been designed in collaboration with academic partner World Academy of Sport …

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