‘Unleash The Roar’ plan to grow Singaporean football
In an effort to grow domestic football, the Singaporean Government have announced the intended rollout of their ‘Unleash The Roar’ …
India shows interest in hosting Asian Champions League
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have expressed their interest in hosting the Asian Champions League Group E (West Zone) …
AFC reveal dates for 2022 Women’s Asian Cup
The AFC have confirmed that the 2022 Women’s Asian Cup in India will take place from January 20 to February …
2021 AFC Cup groups revealed
The groups for the 2021 AFC Cup have been revealed at a group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After …
AFC Asian Cup dates confirmed for 2023 tournament
The Asian Football Confederation have confirmed the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup will be played in June and July …
Asian Football Weekly – December 4-11
Here are the top stories in the Asian football industry over the past week. Qatar to participate in UEFA Qualifying …
AFC approves Asian Qualifiers dates
The AFC has confirmed new competition dates for the rest of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
AFC outlines commitment to expand ‘fan-first’ strategy
The AFC further outlined its commitment to confirm football as the continent’s number one sport, through an expanded ‘fan-first’ digital …
AFC Champions League Final to be played in Qatar
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the AFC Champions League Final will be played in Doha, Qatar on …
AFC to debut VAR in Asian Champions League
The Asian Football Confederation will today use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Asian Champions League for the first time. …
AFC digital platforms break records
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reached several milestones for its digital platforms, achieving a high amount of growth despite …
AFC announces changes to competitions calendar
The AFC have announced multiple changes to its competitions calendar for the rest of this year. Matches in the AFC …
VAR to debut in Asian Champions League
The AFC have confirmed the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be used from the quarter-final stage of the 2020 …
AFC signs new deal with Saran Media International
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced Saran Media International will be their new media partner in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, …
FFA submits bid to host AFC U-17 Women’s Championship Qualifiers
FFA have announced that it has partnered with Cessnock City Council in a bid to host the AFC women’s football …
AFC aiming to protect commercial rights
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the creation of an Independent Working Group to protect the commercial rights of …
AFC announce five countries in race to host 2027 Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation last week announced the five bidders in the running to host the 2027 Asian Cup. Saudi …
Japan withdraws: Australia-NZ bid in the box seat to host Women’s World Cup
Japan have withdrawn their bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, in a boost for the joint Australian …
Optus Sport to broadcast K League to Australian viewers
Optus Sport has announced they have acquired the broadcast rights in Australia to show South Korea’s K League in 2020. …
AFC delivers new online courses for Asian match officials
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) match officials have been given the opportunity to complete new online courses, ensuring they remain …
Mathew Ryan among the latest names to pledge support for #BreakTheChain
Australian Socceroos and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, along with China PR’s women’s team captain Wu Haiyan and …
The best of Asia unite for the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has united with some of the biggest names in Asian football to launch a new …
Cahill becomes ambassador for Qatar 2022
Socceroos legend Tim Cahill has been unveiled as an official ambassador for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Alongside footballing greats …
ACL games in Australia put on hold against Chinese opposition
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has told the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that Australian teams will be unable to host Chinese …
Sydney to host Matildas in Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced that Group B of the 2020 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament will be held …
Korea FA’s sponsorship income close to $50 Million
The Korea Football Association (KFA), South Korea’s soccer governing body, has seen its annual sponsorship income increase to nearly $50 …
Despite a lack of funding and support, Arnold’s Olyroos are punching well above their weight
Graham Arnold’s recent comments on ABC Grandstand in regards to the lack of funding and support given to Australian football’s …
Ange Postecoglou’s trail blazing J-League success finally silences the critics
Former Socceroo manager Ange Postecoglou stands just 90 minutes away from potentially the most significant achievement by an Australian football …
First female match commissioner selected for AFC Cup final
Kanya Keomany of Laos will be the first woman to take charge of an AFC Cup final, after being appointed …
AFC continues partnership with FTA Indonesian broadcaster MNC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have confirmed they have extended their partnership with Indonesian broadcaster MNC. The new deal will …
Are the Joeys’ slow starts evidence of a vacuum of opportunity for young Australian footballers?
With the Joeys currently involved in the FIFA U-17’s World Cup, some of Australia’s best young footballers are on show …
AFC Executive Committee give green light for Indian football roadmap
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee meeting for the first time in Vietnam today endorsed the roadmap for Indian …
AFC to expand Asian Champions League and Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced they will increase the number of teams in the AFC Champions League and …
Four Victorians selected in Young Matildas squad
Football Victoria have congratulated four Victorians who have been called up to play for the Young Matildas in the AFC …
New format to decide Asia’s Women’s Olympic qualifiers
The battle for the final two spots to join hosts and reigning Asian champions Japan, at the Women’s Football Tournament …
Indian Super League to work towards new league system
In a report from the AFC, the power brokers at the ISL (Indian Super League) will be looking to revamp …
World Cup referee Alireza Faghani to officiate first A-League match this weekend
2016 and 2018 AFC Referee of the Year Alireza Faghani will officiate his first match in the A-League this Saturday, …
Australian Tyson Scott amongst the five candidates selected for the New AFC Scholarship scheme
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CIES have joined forces to create a new scholarship scheme to generously offer five …
Inaugural AFC Child Safeguarding Seminar 2019 concludes in Thailand
The Asian Football Confederation’s commitment to protect the welfare and safety of children across the Continent marked a significant milestone …
Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat join AFC Elite Club Coaches’ Forum in Shanghai
Asia’s top competitions – the AFC Asian Cup and the AFC Champions League – were discussed by the top coaches …
AFC Dream Asia Awards 2019 nominees announced
On Monday, the AFC announced that its nominees for the 2019 AFC Dream Asia Awards were announced.
AFC announce first ever female match commissioner
In a statement made earlier today. the AFC have announced that South Korean Kim Se-in will become the first ever …
AFC continue #ItsMyGame campaign following 2019 Asian Cup
After a successful campaigning stint during the 2019 Asian Cup earlier this year, the AFC is pushing on with the …
AFC sign declaration to protect women and girls
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reinforced its commitment to ensure the safety of women in the sport by signing the …
History has been made in the AFC
For the first time in Asian footballing history, an all-female officiating team have taken to the pitch.
Advance 11 to assist AFC Member Associations
The new initiative Advance 11 gives MAs a platform to measure and benchmark their capabilities against a set of guidelines.