AFC President confident Asia’s emerging stars will shine on global stage
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has outlined his faith in the AFC’s representatives to dominate once again on the world stage as DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic prepare to battle at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3.
Shaikh Salman lauds history-makers DPR Korea for winning all-Asian final in Colombia
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President has praised DPR Korea for clinching a record-equalling third FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup title after defeating their East Asian opponents Japan 1-0 in an all-Asian spectacle at the Estadio El Campin in Bogota, Colombia, on Sunday.
Shaikh Salman: “We can expect more history from our teams in Uzbekistan”
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in Uzbekistan ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup as the host nation prepares to stage its first-ever FIFA tournament in history later this week.
Shaikh Salman underlines belief in Asia’s young heroines in Colombia
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in Asian teams to extend the Continent’s sensational showing at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup as the focus of global football shifts to Colombia for the largest-ever edition in history from August 31 to September 22, 2024.
Shaikh Salman sends best wishes to Paris 2024-bound Asian teams and officials
Kuala Lumpur: As Asia’s contenders set their sights on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has conveyed his best wishes to the Continent’s teams and match officials ahead of their quest for glory.
AFC President praises Asian teams for sealing AFC Asian Qualifiers™ Round 3 and Saudi Arabia 2027 spots
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated the 18 Participating Teams for securing their places in Round 3 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as well as the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.
Shaikh Salman commends Al Ain on securing #ACL 2023/24 title
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has praised Al Ain FC after the United Arab Emirates side staged a 5-1 comeback victory over Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos to secure their second AFC Champions League™ title at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday.
Shaikh Salman extends condolences on passing of IR Iran President Ebrahim Raisi
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his sincere condolences on the tragic and untimely demise of Islamic Republic of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi.
DPR Korea earns plaudits from AFC President with record #U17WAC triumph
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has applauded DPR Korea for emerging as champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday evening.
AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth
Bangkok: The AFC Executive Committee today convened in Bangkok, Thailand, and reflected on the resounding success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, expressing confidence that the breakthrough achievements of the Continental showpiece marked a new era of progress for Asian football.
AFC President's Message on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2024
Kuala Lumpur: As the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues on its quest to expand the reach of the beautiful game, I am immensely pleased to see the AFC Grassroots Football Day return for its 11th edition.
AFC President underlines strong partnership with FA Thailand
Bangkok: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) President Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam and expressed his gratitude to the Thai football family for their warm hospitality ahead of the 34th AFC Congress, which will be held in the Thai capital on Thursday.