Registration opens for fifth edition of FMD

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

Registration opens for fifth edition of FMD

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has opened registration for the fifth edition of the landmark Football Management Diploma (FMD) programme under the AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).

The programme, which was launched in November 2021, marked the graduation of its inaugural batch in December 2022 where representatives of the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) as well as the Continent’s larger football ecosystem were given the opportunity to hone their skills as future leaders of Asian football. 

Group A: Thailand, Indonesia book semi-final spots

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

Group A: Thailand, Indonesia book semi-final spots

Pathum Thani: Thailand and Indonesia advanced to the 2022 AFF Cup semi-finals after concluding their respective Group A campaigns with wins on Monday.

Defending champions Thailand topped the group on goal difference after both sides finished on 10 points.
Thailand defeated Cambodia 3-1 with Indonesia beating Philippines 2-1.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis in charge

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis in charge

Mumbai: Persepolis FC moved two points clear at the top of the Iran Pro League standings following a 2-0 win over Gol Gohar.

Hyderabad, meanwhile, hold a one-point lead in the Indian Super League with Mumbai City poised to pounce. 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest round of domestic action in Central and South Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Al Nassr celebrated the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo by reclaiming the Saudi Pro League top spot with two crucial results the past week. 

In Bahrain, Muharraq Club stayed ahead despite playing to a draw against Khalidiya. Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action in West Asia. 

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Three Towns secure historic title in China PR; Top three win in Australia

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Three Towns secure historic title in China PR; Top three win in Australia

Hong Kong: Wuhan Three Towns were crowned the new champions of the Chinese Super League at the end of their first season in China PR’s top division as they edged out strong competition from Shandong Taishan, whose title defence fell just short. 

Frontrunners Melbourne City, Western Sydney Wanderers and Central Coast Mariners all recorded wins in Australia, but it is defending Premiers City who continue to lead the pack with two matches in hand. 
 
In Hong Kong, Eastern Long Lions entered the final of the Senior Shield where they are slated to face Kitchee SC, so join the-AFC.com as we review this week’s action from across ASEAN and East Asia.

11 players to watch in 2023

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

11 players to watch in 2023

Kuala Lumpur: A new year means a lot of exciting football to look forward to for Asian football aficionados, and with it comes the promise of new names to emerge as the next generation of stars capturing the imagination of fans across the continent.

As we welcome 2023, the-AFC.com profiles 11 Asian players who are set for a big year as they look to stamp their mark on the game and continue their progress into key players for their respective clubs and national teams.