As the grandest sporting spectacle drew to a close on Sunday, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa hailed the remarkable hosting capabilities of Qatar in staging one of the most memorable football showpieces in recent history. Shaikh Salman conveyed his congratulations to eventual winners Argentina …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his best wishes to Australia, Japan and South Korea as a record three Asian sides prepare to battle in the Round of 16 stage for the first time in FIFA World Cup history. The Socceroos will face …
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With the focus of world football firmly set on Qatar, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his best wishes to Asia’s teams and match officials ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. In another clear sign of Asia’s remarkable progress, a …
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With just more than two weeks remaining until the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has urged the global football family to firmly unite behind the sporting spectacle. The 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, which will be held …
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The FIFA and AFC are happy with India’s success as the hosts of major tournaments like the just concluded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, and want to focus more on the country as a growing football destination, said AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, who was in Navi …
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The Asian Football Confederation President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, along with General Secretary Datuk Windsor John and Deputy General Secretary Vahid Kardany were felicitated by All India Football Federation in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, October 29, 2022. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Vice President NA Haris, Secretary General Dr. …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Al Seeb Club after the Omani side defeated Kuala Lumpur City FC 3-0 to clinch their maiden AFC Cup crown at the Bukit Jalil Stadium on Saturday. In a captivating battle between two first-time finalists, first half …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Sunday had an audience with His Majesty the King of Malaysia Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah at the Istana Negara here in the capital of Malaysia. Shaikh Salman expressed his …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated China on winning the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India following a 3-2 victory over the South Korea on Sunday at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This was the Steel Roses’ record-extending ninth …
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The AFC President Mr. Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa extended his condolences for the demise of former India International Fortunato Franco, dated today om Monday, May 10, 2021. In a letter addressed to AIFF President Mr. Praful Patel, the AFC President said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the …
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