AFC President's message on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2025
Kuala Lumpur: As we celebrate the 12th edition of the AFC Grassroots Football Day, I am heartened to see how this occasion continues to reflect the unwavering commitment of our Member Associations and Regional Associations in expanding the reach of the beautiful game across Asia.
AFC President pays tribute to history-makers Sharjah FC
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Sharjah FC on securing their maiden Asian club title after the United Arab Emirates side defeated Lion City Sailors FC 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Final at a capacity-filled Bishan Stadium on Sunday.
Japan’s landmark triumph commended by AFC President
Kuala Lumpur: Against the backdrop of a historic showpiece for women’s futsal in Asia, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Japan on lifting their maiden AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ title after the East Asians defeated Thailand 3-2 on penalties in a riveting final at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday.
FC Arkadag’s AFC Challenge League™ success praised by Shaikh Salman
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated FC Arkadag on clinching the inaugural AFC Challenge League™ title after the Turkmenistan side defeated Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 2-1 at a sold-out Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh on Saturday.
Shaikh Salman lauds Al Ahli Saudi FC's historic #ACLElite triumph
Jeddah: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Al Ahli Saudi FC after the Saudi Arabian club etched their name into the history books by lifting the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) 2024/25 trophy on Saturday.
Shaikh Salman rallies Asia’s beach soccer contenders to shine in Seychelles
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has underlined his confidence in Asia’s representatives at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 – the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Oman – to continue the Continent’s proud tradition at the showpiece, which will be held from May 1 to 11, 2025.
Shaikh Salman hails Al Nassr on winning first-ever AFC eChampions League Elite title
Jeddah: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club on clinching the inaugural edition of the AFC eChampions League Elite on Monday.