AFC President hails Asian triumphs at FIFAe Finals 2024

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

AFC President hails Asian triumphs at FIFAe Finals 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the Asian trio of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia on their remarkable triumphs at the FIFAe Finals 2024, held from December 5 to December 12, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League, hosts Saudi Arabia showcased unmatched skills to defeat France in a fiercely contested final and emerge as the first-ever winners of the prestigious event.

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Shaikh Salman congratulates FIFA World Cup 2034 host Saudi Arabia

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Shaikh Salman congratulates FIFA World Cup 2034 host Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on being confirmed as the host of the FIFA World Cup 2034.

The FIFA Extraordinary Congress convened virtually earlier today and selected Saudi Arabia - the sole bidder for the 25th edition of the global showpiece – by acclamation.

DPR Korea’s history-makers lauded by Shaikh Salman

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

DPR Korea’s history-makers lauded by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated DPR Korea on sealing a landmark third FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title as the East Asians defeated Spain 4-3 on penalties after both sides played to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Final at the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in the Dominican Republic capital of Santo Domingo on Sunday.

The victory reaffirms DPR Korea’s dominance as the tournament’s most successful side with three titles and marks the second time in history that the East Asians have secured both the women’s U-20 and U-17 world titles in the same year, following similar achievements in 2016.

Progress of football in the Kyrgyz Republic lauded by Shaikh Salman

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

Progress of football in the Kyrgyz Republic lauded by Shaikh Salman

Bishkek: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held several high-level meetings with the Kyrgyz Republic President His Excellency Sadyr Japarov as well as The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)’s President Kamchybek Tashiev during his visit to the Republic, which concluded on Sunday.

The AFC President expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the KFU President on his successful election to the position in February this year and reinforced the Confederation’s support in elevating the standards of football in the Kyrgyz Republic. Shaikh Salman commended the efforts of the KFU, most notably its strong sense of partnership with the Government to develop the Republic’s football infrastructure.

AFC President confident Asia’s emerging stars will shine on global stage

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

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.

Asian sides have reached the final on five occasions and won the coveted crown four times in seven editions, and for the second time in history, the AFC will be represented by three former champions in a FIFA tournament.

Shaikh Salman: “We can expect more history from our teams in Uzbekistan”

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

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.

Uzbekistan will become the fourth AFC Member Association to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup, after Hong Kong, China (1992), Chinese Taipei (2004) and Thailand (2012) as the global showpiece takes place across the cities of Andijan, Bukhara and capital Tashkent from September 14 to October 6, 2024.

Shaikh Salman lauds history-makers DPR Korea for winning all-Asian final in Colombia

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

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.

The thrilling showdown was the fourth time in history where the all-important final of a FIFA women’s age-group tournament was contested between two Asian sides and a repeat of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ decider earlier this year, which saw DPR Korea come from behind to secure their second title in Uzbekistan.