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10 Sep 2020

AFC Cup 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The competition, in which teams from more minor nations in Asia participate, had been suspended since March due to the novel coronavirus crisis.

AFC women's Asian Cup

20 Feb 2020

India recommended as host for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022

The Committee decided that the expanded AFC Women`s Asian Cup - eight to twelve teams will be played in three groups of four with a minimum of 25 matches with eight teams qualifying for the newly introduced quarter-finals.

Indian football

30 Oct 2019

Bigger league better for Indian football: Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri, said, that a higher number of teams in the top flight would be good news for the game in the country. "At the end of the day, whatever gets decided has to be followed. The bigger the league, the better it is. The more the number of teams in the league the better it is for the country because we will get that many more competitive matches. The number of good players will also increase.

2019 AFC Asian Cup

31 Jan 2019

Qatar won't be distracted from final by eligibility row, says coach Sanchez

On the eve of the Asian Cup final between Qatar and Japan, the United Arab Emirates had formally questioned the eligibility of Almoez Ali 22, and Iraqi-born defender Bassam Al Rawi, 21.

Indian football captain

03 Aug 2018

On birthday, Sunil Chhetri named 'Asian Icon' by AFC

Talismanic Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri was today named an 'Asian Icon' by the game's continental governing body on his 34th birthday and received effusive praise for rivalling the world's greatest players of his generation in scoring goals.

Asian Football Confederation

25 Oct 2017

AFC General Secretary Dato' Windsor wants one league in India from next year

The merger will give a big boost to Mohun Bagan and East Bengal's hopes to play in the ISL.

Gianni Infantino

08 May 2017

FIFA finances 'extremely solid', claims Gianni Infantino

Infantino added that it was normal for FIFA to make losses for three years and then "make revenue" during the fourth financial year, when a World Cup takes place.

11 Jan 2017

We deserve more FIFA World Cup slots, says Asian football boss

The expansion was a key election promise of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who beat Sheikh Salman to the post in polls early last year.

05 Feb 2016

Football: Africa kingmakers face moment of truth in FIFA race

Africa`s football powerbrokers meet in Rwanda on Friday, poised to make or break the dreams of the five men chasing the biggest job in the sport -- the presidency of FIFA.

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein

16 Jan 2016

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein asks FIFA to investigate Africa-Asia MOU

Bin Ali says that he has always promoted cross-regional understanding.

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa

09 Jan 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman says he would examine role of US law, consulting firms

Salman says a close look is needed because he isn't fully convinced FIFA was getting enough out of the relationship.

Asian Football Confederation

30 Nov 2015

AFC chief emphasises on importance of medical conference

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said it is aimed at development of medicine and science in the sport.

27 Nov 2015

Asian soccer body says it supports FIFA candidate Sheikh Salman

Three of the five FIFA candidates claim support from Asian voters, but the AFC said it fully backed Sheikh Salman.

17 Nov 2015

Australian football federation chief quits

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull hailed Lowy for "instilling in Australians your love and passion for the game".

05 Nov 2015

India drop to 172nd, Belgium top FIFA rankings

India is also ranked a dismal 33rd amongst Asian teams.

27 Oct 2015

FIFA presidential candidate denies torturing footballers

Sheikh Salman said the allegations that he was involved in torturing footballers are all "lies".

09 Oct 2015

Sepp Blatter fights ban amid FIFA turmoil even as Asian body calls for emergency meeting

FIFA president Sepp Blatter appealed against the 90 day ban that forced him out of office, a report said on Friday as world football's sleaze-tainted governing body headed into months of turmoil over how to find a new leader.

Asian Football Confederation

25 Sep 2015

AFC gives nod to Goa govt to host U-16 Championship next year

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Friday gave green signal to the Goa Government for hosting the AFC U-16 Championship, which will be held from September 15 to October 2 next year.

Asian Football Confederation

13 Sep 2015

India placed 22nd in new Asian football technical ranking

A new technical ranking system of the Asian Football Confederation has placed India in 22nd spot among the continent's 46-member countries, the highest among South Asian nations.

11 Sep 2015

Chung Mong-Joon accuses FIFA of ignoring `election fraud`

South Korean FIFA presidential candidate Chung Mong-Joon on Friday accused football`s governing body of overlooking an "election fraud" favouring rival and front-runner Michel Platini.

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