Dates of 8th AFC Medical Conference Malaysia 2025 confirmed

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Dates of 8th AFC Medical Conference Malaysia 2025 confirmed

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee further underlined the Confederation’s commitment to safeguard and prioritise the health and wellbeing of Asian footballers at its first meeting for the 2023 to 2027 term, which was held today at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Under the guidance of Chairperson Dato’ Dr. Gurcharan Singh, the Committee confirmed that the upcoming edition of the highly acclaimed AFC Medical Conference, which is set to take place in Malaysia in 2025, will be held from July 21 to 25.

Highly acclaimed 7th AFC Medical Conference draws to a close in Doha

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Highly acclaimed 7th AFC Medical Conference draws to a close in Doha

Doha: The 7th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Conference officially concluded on Monday in Qatar’s capital, providing over 600 delegates with a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in sports science and medicine. 

The landmark three-day event saw delegates updated on the challenges faced by sports science and medicine, as well as its best practices, and cutting-edge developments. These were presented via keynote addresses, lectures, symposia, poster presentations and clinical workshops. 

Tuyet Dung, Huynh Nhu to lead Vietnam's debut campaign

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Tuyet Dung, Huynh Nhu to lead Vietnam's debut campaign

Hanoi: Vietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung has finalised his squad of 23 players for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, their first ever appearance at the Finals.

Duc Chung will be counting on the presence of two long-serving stalwarts of Vietnam women’s football in midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung and record goalscorer forward Huynh Nhu to lead the team in their Group E challenge.

Gerrard takes charge of Al Ettifaq

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Gerrard takes charge of Al Ettifaq

Riyadh: Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been appointed as the head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq.

The 43-year-old's appointment comes after being out of the game since leaving English Premier League side Aston Villa last October.

Shaikh Salman hails Japan on clinching record-extending fourth title

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Shaikh Salman hails Japan on clinching record-extending fourth title

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Japan on securing a record fourth continental crown after the young Samurai Blue defeated Korea Republic 3-0 in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday. 

The tournament’s Most Valuable Player and Cremo Top Goalscorer Gaku Nawata scored twice with Yutaka Michiwaki netting the third after Korea Republic had been reduced to 10 men in the 44th minute with Japan adding the title to the three AFC U-16 Championship crowns won previously.