Sportdigital secures AFC championships in German-speaking markets for further 5 years
December 16 – The AFC has extended its media partnership with Sportdigital in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for the 2025-2028 cycle.
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AFC pushes eSports button with club competition launch at knowledge-sharing forum
December 13 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken the next step into the virtual world with the conclusion of its first-ever AFC Football eSports Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday.
AFC’s Shaikh Salman says Saudi 2034 will leave a lasting legacy for world football
December 12 – AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa congratulated Saudi Arabia on being confirmed as the host of the 2034 World Cup saying he was confident that the country would leave a lasting legacy, not just in Asia but within the wider football world.
AFC lands Sport 24 deal for further 5 years
December 12 – Sport 24, the live sports channel distributed to airline and cruise markets, has renewed its deal with the AFC through to 2028.
Japanese and Saudi clubs dominate early rounds of AFC Champions League Elite
November 28 – With five of the eight rounds of the league stage of the revamped AFC Champions League Elite completed, clear leaders are forcing their way to the top in the East and West regions, but the battle for the eight qualifying slots in each region is fierce.
AFC graduates second class of Asian federation ‘leaders’ from its ACFL course
November 28 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) graduated its second cohort of football executives from its Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) course this week.
Kelme expands AFC deal to include new club competitions alongside national team championships
November 11 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced an extension and expansion of its partnership with global sportswear brand Kelme.
Japan dominate AFC Grassroots Awards
November 12 – Taking place on the sidelines of the 3rd AFC Women’s Football Conference, the 2024 edition of the awards saw Japan’s Nozomi Hiroyama and Miyo Okamoto recognised as the Youth Coach of the Year (Male) and (Female) respectively while the Prince Takamado U-15 Regional League won the Youth League of the Year title.
Rajoub praises his Palestine team as they push to stay in 2026 contention
November 5 – The head of Palestinian football has praised his team’s efforts to qualify for their first ever World Cup despite unrelenting restrictions placed on the squad.
Neymar injured again in AFC Champions League Elite tie in Iran
November 5 – Two weeks after returning from an ACL injury, Brazilian star Neymar has injured his thigh in a 29-minute substitute appearance for Al-Hilal in the Asian Champions League.
North Korea stun Spain in penalty shoot-out to take second world title in a year at U17 World Cup
November 4 – As achievements go on the world football stage, it was mighty impressive especially given their post-Covid history.
AFC partners with AIAC for enhanced dispute resolution
November 4 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) have strengthened their commitment to supporting the legal and sports communities in Malaysia and across Asia by signing a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Salman closes AFC leadership conference with pledge for more dialogue and development
November 1 – AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa stressed in his closing remarks at the AFC presidents and general secretaries conference that the key reforms being introduced are only the beginning for the AFC.
Akram Afif and Kiko Seike take AFC’s top player awards
October 30 – Qatar’s Akram Afif and Japanese star Kiko Seike were crowned the AFC men’s and women’s players of the year at a glitzy award ceremony on Tuesday night in South Korea.
Spurs star Son wins fourth AFC international player of the year award
October 30 – South Korea and Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min was crowned Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by the Asian Football Confederation at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday.
