33rd AFC Congress 2023 takes centrestage in Bahrain

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

33rd AFC Congress 2023 takes centrestage in Bahrain

Manama: All eyes will be on Manama, Bahrain, for the 33rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress tomorrow where the AFC Executive Committee for the term 2023 to 2027 as well as the Continent’s representatives to the FIFA Council will be confirmed.

Set against the backdrop of the immaculate Gulf Convention Centre in Manama, the Congress will see incumbent President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa run unopposed for the AFC Presidency.
 
As the AFC’s highest decision-making body, the Congress will elect members of the key AFC Executive Committee and FIFA Council positions. Following the withdrawal of some candidates from the elections, the final list of candidates can be accessed here.

Europe Wrap: Mitoma sinks Liverpool; Taremi bags League Cup

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Europe Wrap: Mitoma sinks Liverpool; Taremi bags League Cup

Kuala Lumpur: A brilliant last-gasp goal from Japanese star Kaoru Mitoma sent Brighton & Hove Albion to the next round of England’s FA Cup at the expense of defending champions Liverpool while Australian striker Sam Kerr hit a treble for Chelsea in their cup win over Liverpool women at the weekend.

Islamic Republic of Iran striker Mehdi Taremi added another piece of silverware to his name in Portugal as his FC Porto side pipped Sporting Lisbon to claim their first-ever League Cup while Kim Min-jae’s Napoli took another step towards the Serie A title with a win over AS Roma in Italy. 
 
Elsewhere, Aaron Mooy scored as Celtic continued their title charge in Scotland, Japanese duo Ayase Ueda and Daichi Hayashi were on target in Belgium and Wataru Endo netted in Germany, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at how the Asian stars performed across Europe over the last week. 

Al Hilal at the FIFA Club World Cup

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Al Hilal at the FIFA Club World Cup

Dubai: Returning for the third time in four years, Al Hilal SFC are set to become the first Asian side to participate in three editions of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Saudi giants move clear of eight other clubs who have appeared in the competition twice; Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Sadd SC, Ulsan Hyundai, Guangzhou Evergrande, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Kashima Antlers and Al Jazira.
 
Al Hilal prepare to face hosts Wydad AC of Morocco as they attempt to better their previous two fourth-place finishes. The-AFC.com looks back at the two previous campaigns enjoyed by the Riyadh powerhouse.

The Club World Cup in Stats

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

The Club World Cup in Stats

Tangier: The FIFA Club World Cup has never failed to thrill fans with high octane action and spectacular matches.

With the Morocco 2022 kick-off fast approaching, we take a look at the global showpiece's stats over the past 18 editions. 

Six memorable Asian matches

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Six memorable Asian matches

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds and Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad are set to represent Asia in the 20th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, a competition that has long provided some thrilling encounters for Asian teams over the years.

Ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 kicking-off on Tuesday, the-AFC.com takes a stroll down memory lane by exploring some of the finest matches involving Asian teams in the tournament's history.