Find out how the latest AFC Coach Education Conference is transforming football across Asia — and what it means for Australia’s future stars!
AFC Youth Online Session Champions Emotional Wellbeing
Inside Australia’s U20 Asian Cup Triumph: AFC Unveils Youth Football’s Winning Formula!
CAFA and AFC push for child safeguarding in football
Learn how CAFA and AFC are advancing child safeguarding standards in Central Asian football.
AFC technical meeting presents exciting future plans
AFC technical committee announce sweeping changes for future plans in award criteria
AFC SAFF sign major MoU for Saudi football growth
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) to …
Midea enters multi-year agreement with AFC
Learn about the new partnership between Midea and the AFC!
AFC President lauds ASEAN unity
Hear the AFC President’s praise for ASEAN as one of Asia’s leading football organisations.
AFC Doping: Key Topics on Clean Sport Discussed
Learn about what was discussed in the AFC’s Principles of Clean Sport seminar!
AFC Extends ESPN Media Rights in Landmark Deal
AFC confirm new deal with ESPN 2028 for broadcasting in the Americas till 2028!
AFC Du Xioman partnership to grow matchday experiences for fans
Discover the new deal between the AFC and Du Xiaoman technology!
AFC Youth Panel discusses future of player development in Asia
Read what was discussed in the AFC’s most recent Youth Panel!
AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting: Highlights and Insights
Discover the highlights from the recent AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting!
AFC to launch Integrity Education Programme to combat corruption
The AFC is set to launch its new AFC Integrity Education Programme 2025. How does the programme aim to combat match fixing and corruption?
FIFA set new global benchmark for Women’s Football Development
FIFA’s Bold Plan: 60 Million Women Footballers by 2027 – Can They Pull It Off?
The AFC and Visa Renew Partnership
The AFC has renewed its key partnership with Visa in an exciting move. What will the partnership mean for fans?
Landmark AFC Programme champions gender equity in football
AFC Takes Bold Step for Women in Football with Groundbreaking Empowerment Programme!
AFC hosts first Regional Associations Workshop since 2019
The AFC has hosted the AFC Regional Associations Workshop for the first time since 2019! Here’s what happened!
Stadiums and dates confirmed for Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
When and where will the AFC Asian Cup 2027 take place?
AFC medical course shares valuable knowledge with key regions
AFC Initiates Medical Course with ASEAN and East. What Will It Achieve?
AFC Grassroots Panel confirms desire to grow football in Asia
How the AFC is Revolutionising Football to Dominate Asia’s Sports Scene!
AFC aligns with AIAC for improved football dispute resolution
Major Power Move: Asian Football Confederation Teams Up with Asian International Arbitration Centre in Groundbreaking Deal!
AFC sign a deal with Earthlink for AFC Asian Qualifiers
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Earthlink, a telecommunications provider, as an Official Regional Partner for the AFC Asian …
Football Australia and Paramount Australia confirm historic multi-year media rights deal
Football Australia has confirmed that Paramount Australia, the parent company of Network 10 and Paramount+, will be the official broadcaster …
VAR to be introduced at AFC club competitions for next season
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system across its revamped three-tier …
Graham Arnold speaks at AFC National Coaches Conference
Socceroos’ Head Coach Graham Arnold addressed the 3rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) National Coaches Conference on Thursday, 9 May in …
FCA President Gary Cole discusses glaring AFC Pro Licence issue affecting many top Australian coaches
The AFC Pro Licence is still not recognised by UEFA and this issue has been an ongoing battle for many …
AFC announce Pepperstone collaboration amidst massive Asian Cup tournament
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed Pepperstone as Official Regional Partner for the ongoing Asian Cup tournament in Qatar. …
AFC and Visit Saudi team up for global sponsorship
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named Visit Saudi as an Official Global Partner till December 2024. The collaboration will …
Sportdigital confirmed as a media broadcaster for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has expanded its media collaboration with Sportdigital to showcase the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 …
AFC partners with global flooring group Gerflor
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) recently announced a new partnership with global flooring group Gerflor, ahead of the AFC Futsal …
AFC Social Responsibility Committee fosters greater social impact through Asian football
With Asian football’s ever-growing reach continuing to leave a profound and significant impact across the continent, the Asian Football Confederation …
Rising appeal of AFC competitions reaffirmed by AFC Marketing Committee
The Asian Football Confederation’s incremental rise of brand and competitions – alongside the growing passion for Asian football – was …
Raising professional club standards in Asia upheld by AFC Club Licensing Task Force
The AFC Club Licensing Task Force has complimented the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations (MAs) for their commitment to …
AFC Women’s Football Committee further reaffirms their pledge to grow women’s club football
The AFC Women’s Football Committee’s commitment towards strengthening the foundations of the women’s club game was further underlined at its …
Eight AFC qualifying spots confirmed for 2026 World Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has approved a renewed qualification format for Asia’s Road to the FIFA World …
FIFA Technical Expert Karl Dodd: “We need to have a holistic approach to our development”
Karl Dodd’s proficient understanding of the nature of football on and off the pitch is unlike many others. Having undergone …
AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 sets engagement milestone
The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 reached new milestones in engaging football fans, with the AFC’s social media channels …
What does record Asian qualification for Qatar 2022 mean for the region?
For the first time in World Cup history, a tournament will play host to a record six teams from the …
AFC World Cup Qualifiers smash landmark digital engagement records
The AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar Final Round was the most engaging in history, surpassing all previous editions …
The AFC launches ‘Rehabilitation Through Football’ programme
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Vision and Mission to leverage on the beautiful game to strengthen communities through the AFC …
BeIN Sports snap up AFC Champions League rights
Qatari pay-TV broadcaster BeIN Sports have secured the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) rights for the 2022 edition of …
APL secures AFC media rights agreement
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have officially secured the rights to the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) competitions via an exclusive …
AFC reveals logo for the 2023 Asian Cup tournament
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), together with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), have confirmed the logo for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
Is Australia ready for a two-year World Cup cycle?
Battle lines are being drawn between FIFA and key stakeholders, as it remains to be seen whether Australia will support the push for a two-year World Cup cycle.
AFC debuts inaugural Academic Centre of Excellence
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have launched their first ever AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).
The considerable challenge facing Asia’s coaching elite
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is home to a litany of successful, transformative and triumphant coaches, many of whom have …
AFC locks in exclusive media rights deal with CBS Sports
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a multi-platform agreement with CBS Sports, making Paramount+ the exclusive home of AFC …
AFC Member Associations celebrate the return of Grassroots Football Day
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) dedication to build on the strong foundations of football in the Continent and to ensure …
Sports media giants Dentsu enters into agreement with AFC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced a commercial agreement with sports media giants Dentsu which will see the agency …
‘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 …
Australian Match Officials named on FIFA Panel of International Referees for 2021
Football Australia has announced that 26 Australian Match Officials have been selected on the FIFA Panel of International Referees for …
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 …
Football Queensland set to host Australia’s first female-only B Licence Coaching Course
Football Queensland have announced they will hold Australia’s first ever female-only FFA/AFC B Licence coaching course at the beginning of …
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 …
FFA trio to join AFC Committees until 2023
FFA have announced three recently appointed management members have been assigned positions in separate AFC committees. FFA General Manager of …
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 announces new competition dates
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released updated schedules for the restart of the AFC Champions League and the AFC …
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 …
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 …
AFC further pushes back the return of their matches and competitions
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has made the announcement that all matches and competitions scheduled to take place in May …
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 …
Transfer fees and salary cap exempt foreigners in the A-League? Be careful what you wish for
Chief executive of Football Federation Australia James Johnson recently cited a need to re-evaluate the transfer fee system in the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Football must stand against Iran’s discrimination and abuse of women
9/11 will live forever as an historic date. It now has further significance and a similar level of regret attached …
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 …