رئيس الاتحاد الآسيوي لكرة القدم: الشيخ سلمان بن إبراهيم آل خليفة

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رئيس الاتحاد الآسيوي لكرة القدم: الشيخ سلمان بن إبراهيم آل خليفة

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Shaikh Salman hails Central Coast Mariners in fitting AFC Cup™ finale

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Shaikh Salman hails Central Coast Mariners in fitting AFC Cup™ finale

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Central Coast Mariners on securing their first-ever AFC Cup™ title after the Australian side defeated Lebanon’s Al Ahed 1-0 in a thrilling Final at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Stadium in Muscat, Oman on Sunday.

As the Mariners hoisted the AFC Cup™ trophy for the last time, Sunday’s victory marked the end of an era for Asian club football with the 20-year-old competition setting the path for the new and improved revamped three-tier club competition structure later this year.

#AFCU23 champions Japan praised by AFC President

Sat, 04 May, 2024

#AFCU23 champions Japan praised by AFC President

Doha: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Japan after the young Samurai Blue clinched their second AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title by defeating Uzbekistan 1-0 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Friday.

Both teams had already sealed berths at the Olympic Games by progressing to the Final, with Japan doing so for a 12th occasion while Uzbekistan created history by achieving their maiden qualification. The pair will be joined by Iraq, who are returning to the international arena for the first time in eight years after defeating Indonesia on Thursday. The latter are now scheduled to battle in the Playoff against Guinea on May 9 in Paris as they seek to end a 68-year absence. 

AFC President lauds Japan’s inspirational impact

Thu, 02 May, 2024

AFC President lauds Japan’s inspirational impact

Tokyo: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the progress of Japan during his visit to the football-loving nation, where he met with newly elected Japan Football Association (JFA) President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto.

At the outset, the AFC President extended his congratulations to former Japan Captain Miyamoto on his election as the JFA President in March.

Shaikh Salman reinforces role of Korea FA in raising Asian game

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Shaikh Salman reinforces role of Korea FA in raising Asian game

Seoul: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa concluded his visit to Seoul, Korea Republic, today where he held several high-level meetings with the nation’s top officials, including the Korea Republic Prime Minister Han Duck Soo as well as Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong Gyu.

The AFC President underlined the strong sense of partnership between the AFC and the KFA and applauded the pivotal role of the Association in elevating the standards of Asian football over the years, exemplified by the ever-expanding list of triumphs achieved by the KFA and its national teams and clubs across all levels.

AFC President lauds Continent’s passion for futsal

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

AFC President lauds Continent’s passion for futsal

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the significant strides made in futsal across the Continent while congratulating the Islamic Republic of Iran for securing a record-extending 13th AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ title following the conclusion of the 17th edition of the competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday.

In a pulsating final showdown at the Bangkok Arena, the Central Asians triumphed 4-1 over arch-rivals Thailand with an electrifying performance, underscoring their dominant displays over the 11-day Continental showpiece that saw them notch 25 goals in the process. 

AFC President hails football development efforts in Singapore

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

AFC President hails football development efforts in Singapore

Singapore: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has praised the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for their commitment to advancing the Lion City's football landscape through forward-looking strategies and an innovative approach.

Shaikh Salman concluded a highly successful visit to Singapore on Thursday, which was marked by strategic meetings and bilateral engagements with FAS President Bernard Tan, the FAS Council, as well as Singapore's Minister of Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law, Mr. Edwin Tong.

AFC President praises Sri Lanka’s efforts to elevate football

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

AFC President praises Sri Lanka’s efforts to elevate football

Colombo: AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the commitment of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) towards lifting the standards of the game.

Shaikh Salman, who held fruitful discussions with FFSL President Jaswar Umar during his three-day visit to Colombo that will conclude on Sunday, praised the recent initiatives undertaken by the FFSL and also noted the progress of the Sri Lanka Men’s National Team.

AFC President meets with Royal Belgian FA President

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

AFC President meets with Royal Belgian FA President

Manama: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President His Excellency (H.E.) Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa met with Ms. Pascale Van Damme, President of the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) on Tuesday during her visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

During the meeting, which was also attended by H.E. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Football Association, H.E. Shaikh Salman welcomed Ms. Van Damme, praising the distinguished position that Belgian football occupies on the global arena.

Shaikh Salman lauds DPR Korea on sealing second AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ crown

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Shaikh Salman lauds DPR Korea on sealing second AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ crown

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has hailed DPR Korea for securing their second AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ title after defeating Japan 2-1 in a captivating final at the JAR Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Saturday.

Both DPR Korea and Japan, as well as third-place finishers Australia and fourth-placed Korea Republic will represent the Continent at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 to be held in Cali, Medellin and capital Bogota from August 31 to September 22 later this year.

AFC President congratulates Al Hilal on setting new world record

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

AFC President congratulates Al Hilal on setting new world record

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has lauded Al Hilal SFC on breaking the world record for most consecutive wins by a top-flight team on Tuesday. 

The Saudi Arabian side clinched their 28th straight win when they defeated rivals Al Ittihad 2-0 in the second leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Quarter-finals at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. 

AFC President expresses condolences over tragic death of Palestinian forward Barakat

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

AFC President expresses condolences over tragic death of Palestinian forward Barakat

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deepest condolences on the tragic demise of former Palestine national team player Mohammed Barakat.

According to reports received, the 39-year-old forward, who also played for local league club Ahly Gaza, was killed when his house in Khan Younis was attacked and bombed on Monday.

AFC President's message on AFC Women's Football Day 2024

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

AFC President's message on AFC Women's Football Day 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s determined efforts to uplift and support the women’s game will reach a significant milestone this year when the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) celebrate the 10th edition of the AFC Women’s Football Day. 

It was nine years ago that the AFC scripted a new chapter in its rich history as the first Confederation in world football to establish the AFC Women’s Football Day to purposefully commemorate and celebrate the remarkable contributions that the women of Asian football have made to the beautiful game.