AFC Member Associations & Regional Associations Presidents' and General Secretaries' Conference 2023 set to kick off

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

AFC Member Associations & Regional Associations Presidents' and General Secretaries' Conference 2023 set to kick off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will conduct the inaugural AFC Member Associations (MAs) & Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2023, from October 7 to 8 in Uzbekistan’s capital city, Tashkent.

With the preceding editions of the event exclusively attended by the General Secretaries of the AFC’s Members, the upcoming assembly will see the Presidents of the respective MAs and RAs participating for the first time, thereby marking a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts of the AFC and its MAs and RAs.

Thailand recommended as host for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Thailand recommended as host for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) has been selected as the Host Association of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee for the 2023 to 2027 term at its first meeting held virtually today.

After carefully reviewing the Bidding Process and Evaluation, the Committee, led by Chairperson Mehdi Taj, recommended FA Thailand as the host of the 17th edition of the competition for its stellar track record and ability to meet the best possible hosting conditions ahead of other commendable bids.

Saudi Arabian FF and FFIRI matches to be played home-and-away

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

Saudi Arabian FF and FFIRI matches to be played home-and-away

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is pleased to confirm that all matches between the national teams and clubs of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) will take place on a home-and-away basis.

The welcome development follows a groundbreaking agreement between the SAFF and FFIRI today, which has been duly communicated to the AFC.

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Vissel return to top; Ulsan beaten again

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Vissel return to top; Ulsan beaten again

Hong Kong: Vissel Kobe, with new signing Juan Mata watching from the stands, rose to the top of the standings in Japan with a 2-1 win against Kyoto Sanga displacing defending champions Yokohama F. Marinos who dropped points in a shock 2-0 defeat to strugglers Kashiwa Reysol. 

The top team in Korea Republic also fell to a defeat this week as Ulsan Hyundai’s title defence suffered a minor setback following a 2-0 defeat to third-placed Gwangju FC on Sunday which allowed Pohang Steelers, in second place, to reduce their deficit to the top to eight points.  
 
Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung faced each other in Indonesia on Saturday, but the honours were even between the fierce rivals in a 1-1 draw while there were also matches in China PR, Thailand, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Cambodia and Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN and East Asia.

Former Spanish international Mata joins Vissel Kobe

Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

Former Spanish international Mata joins Vissel Kobe

Kobe: Midfielder Juan Mata, who was a member of Spain's 2010 FIFA World Cup winning squad, has signed for Japan's Vissel Kobe.

The J League side said Mata, 35, has joined them on a free transfer.  

Urawa, Al Ittihad discover route to glory

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Urawa, Al Ittihad discover route to glory

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds could play European champions Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 following the official draw in Jeddah on Tuesday.

Urawa, who lifted the AFC Champions League™ title for the third time in 2022 will, however, first have to navigate past tournament debutants Club Leon of Mexico, the 2023 Concacaf Champions League winners in a second round clash.