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AFC has no plans to move the 2027 Asian Cup from Saudi Arabia to Australia
April 11 – The AFC has no plans to move the 2027 Asian Cup from Saudi Arabia next January and is not looking for an alternative host, anonymous sources tell Insideworldfootball. The information contrasts with reports in Australia and the UK suggesting that the AFC may be considering moving the blue-ribbon men’s national team event, […]
AFC postpones western region Champions League matches due to expanding Iran conflict
March 2 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed four Champions League matches until further notice following US and Israeli military attacks on Iran, and Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the region. Matches in Champions League Two and the AFC Challenge League, including matches involving Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, have also been postponed. The first […]
AFC shifts focus to building new Nations League structure ‘in the coming period’
27 December – After successfully reorganizing and relaunching its club competition ecosystem, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has returned its attention to the national team competition structure and reaffirmed plans to introduce the AFC Nations League. As the AFC region emerged from the pandemic a little later than other confederations, the AFC had to be […]
Steelers ice Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 28-15 on Monday night to stay on top of the AFC North. Pittsburgh (8-6) won its second straight game – and 23rd straight at home during Monday night’s NFL showcase – by outscoring Miami (6-8) […]
AFC chairman Shaikh Salman acknowledged football’s social duty and pledged support for Palestine
16 October – AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, while reflecting on the successes of AFC member countries over the past year, also reminded his national associations that football has a social role and that their solidarity and support for Palestine, Nepal and the Philippines is crucial to rebuilding these countries. Shaikh Salman […]
The key to the success of AFC Bournemouth this season
With the second international rest this season soaring above us, the southern coast team, AFC Bournemouth, sits in sixth on the Premier League table. Form of winger Ghana Antoine Semenyo has been the key to the success of Bournemouth this season, scored four and helped two in six matches. AFC Bournemouth Success: Antoine Semenyo Form […]
FC Arkadag Claims FC Turkmenistan First AFC Challenge League Crown
13 May-FC Arkadag from Turkmenistan has carved their names into the history of Asian football, defeating Preah Khan Cambodia to reach SVay Rieng FC 2-1 after extra-time to claim the first Asian Football Confederation League (AFC) League title at the National Stadium Techo Phnom Penh. The AFC challenge league, which was introduced as part of […]