Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, on Saturday, May 5 outlined his vision for Asian football to the representatives of the six AFC Central Zone countries. Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following the draw for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, Shaikh Salman …
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the final three teams – North Korea, Philippines and Yemen – for sealing their spots at the biggest ever AFC Asian Cup. After more than three years of captivating action, the final day of the 2019 AFC …
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The hugely successful Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s initiatives, which were consolidated into two broader programmes in October last year – the AFC President’s Infrastructure Initiative and the AFC President’s Development Initiative – have been well-received and continues to enhance the strategic and alignment capabilities and the long-term development plans …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on the progress of Asian football and the Continent’s contribution to the world game. Attending the AFC Executive Committee meeting in Bangkok, the FIFA President said, “I feel it is …
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AFC president Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa sent his condolence message after the untimely demise of Mohammedan Sporting Club president Sultan Ahmed who passed away having suffered a cardiac arrest in Kolkata on Monday, September 4. In his condolence message to the All India Football Federation president Praful Patel, …
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The AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed South Korea’s incredibly successful hosting of the FIFA U-20 World Cup which concluded on Sunday, June 11. Shaikh Salman noted that the success truly reflects South Korea’s position in world football, as well as its ability and enhanced reputation …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has strengthened its partnership with the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) after AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani signed a second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Confederations in Manama, Bahrain on Tuesday. …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the proposed slot allocation for a 48-team FIFA World Cup, which will give Asia a guaranteed eight places in 2026. Shaikh Salman said, after attending the meeting of Bureau of the FIFA Council on Thursday which …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed Asia’s teams and players for their remarkable achievements in 2016, which culminated in Kashima Antlers becoming the first-ever Asian club to appear in the FIFA Club World Cup Final on Sunday, December 18. Kashima Antlers produced …
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History was made at the 2016 AFC Cup final on Saturday night when Air Force Club became the first club from Iraq to capture the coveted continental club competition. Hammadi Ahmed scored the only goal of the game in the 70th minute to seal Air Force Club’s 1-0 win over …
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