Qatar’s Akram Afif ponders move to Europe
February 14 – He lit up the Asian Cup for the host nation but will he ultimately be Europe-bound again?
AFC News
AFC appoints members to its Reform Taskforce
February 13 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed the members of its AFC Reform Taskforce for the 2023 to 2027 term.
Smiling Klinsmann faces the wrath of South Korean expectation
February 7 – Jurgen Klinsmann has said he has no plan to resign from the Korean coaching job despite their loss to tournament minnows Jordan in the semi-final of the Asian Cup last night.
Indonesia win first-ever AFC eAsian Cup title in Qatar
February 7 – Indonesia may have exited the Asian Cup in Qatar at the group stage, but their eSports team are leaving with the eAsian Cup trophy.
Saudi Arabia set to host 8-team WAFF Women’s Championship this month
February 6 – Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Women’s Championship later this month – the first championship 11-a-side women’s tournament to be held in the Kingdom.
Asian Cup 2023 hits 1.5bn digital engagement mark after 10 days
January 23 – In the first 10 days of the Asian Cup Qatar 2023 the AFC is reporting that its digital channels have already smashed the record engagement numbers achieved at the 2019 finals in the UAE.
Financial trader Pepperstone signs on for AFC Asian Cup regional partnership
January 22 – With the Asian Cup gathering momentum and growing attendances in Qatar for the last round of group games starting this week, the AFC has unveiled financial Forex and CFD specialist Pepperstone as an Official Regional Partner.
Chung going again as AFC announces candidates for executive committee elections
January 19 – The Asian Football Confederation has announced the candidates for election to two executive committee posts that will be appointed at the confederation’s 34th Annual Congress in May in Bangkok, Thailand.
Saudi’s open ‘Falcon’s Nest’ fan zone in Doha for Asian Cup
January 15 – With the 2023 AFC Asian Cup underway, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced the launch of the ‘Falcon’s Nest’ fan zone, where supporters can ‘enjoy an extraordinary experience’ while in Qatar for the quadrennial showpiece.
AFC renews its war on match-fixing with renewal of Sportradar integrity deal
January 12 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extending its sports integrity partnership with Sportradar for a further three years through to 2027.
Hong Kong embarrass China with Asian Cup warm-up win behind closed doors
January 3 – In a warm-up match for the Asian Cup that was as much about symbolism as football, Hong Kong beat China for the first time in nearly 30 years in a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
AFC launches new reform initiative as exco recognises rise of Saudi and expresses Palestine solidarity
December 22 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced it will establish a new Reform Taskforce to continue and build on the reforms of 2016.
Afghan men’s team to continue boycott until FA boss Kargar faces match-fixing charges
December 20 – Members of Afghanistan’s men’s national team have urged FIFA to investigate allegations of match-fixing against the president of the country’s FA.
AFC lands major global sponsorship with Qatar Airways, starting with Asian Cup 2023
December 18 – Qatar’s national airline has signed a six-year partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that begins in January with the start of the Asian Cup that Qatar in hosting and kicks off 12 January.
Aussies to donate part of Palestine match fee to Gaza relief fund
November 20 – Australia’s men’s team are to donate part of the match fee from their World Cup qualifier against Palestine to humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
