Milestone AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 reinforces determination to drive development

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Milestone AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 reinforces determination to drive development

Riyadh: The power of football to foster meaningful change in society was brought to the fore at the inaugural Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 on Wednesday in Riyadh.

Organised in close collaboration with the United Nations’ (UN) Football for the Goals (FFTG) initiative, this milestone edition brought together an exceptional array of voices from across the Continent and beyond in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: All You Need to Know

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM: All You Need to Know

Riyadh: Asia’s finest will convene on Thursday (October 16) night at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, where the outstanding achievements from a remarkable 2024/25 will be feted.

The most prestigious night of the annual Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calendar will unfold at the stunning King Fahad Cultural Center starting from 8pm local time as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stages the event for the first time.

Shaikh Salman backs world-class Asian teams to shine again

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Shaikh Salman backs world-class Asian teams to shine again

Kuala Lumpur: With three former Asian world champions—including the current title-holders—set to compete for glory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President has outlined his confidence in Asia’s rising stars to create more history in Rabat.

Scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8, the global showpiece enters a new era with an expanded 24-team format for the first time with DPR Korea looking to clinch a record-extending fourth title, and Japan and Korea Republic eyeing a second crown whilst China PR aim to create history with their first.

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines strategic approach for more inspired outcomes

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

AFC Social Responsibility Committee outlines strategic approach for more inspired outcomes

Riyadh: The AFC Social Responsibility Committee reinforced its ambitions to maximise the impact of the beautiful game to enrich and empower the Continent’s most marginalised communities after approving several key decisions today at its third meeting held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kicking off the proceedings, Chairperson Zaw Zaw hailed the upcoming AFC Dream Asia Foundation Conference 2025 to be held in the Kingdom tomorrow as a breakthrough moment for social responsibility on the Continent.

AFC introduces new programme to elevate infrastructure standards

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

AFC introduces new programme to elevate infrastructure standards

Riyadh: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Development Committee today approved a new development programme, which has been specially designed to systematically strengthen the football infrastructure of the Confederation’s Member Associations (MAs) across the Continent.

Led by Deputy Chairperson Valentino San Gil, the Committee, which concluded its third meeting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, unanimously approved the landmark AFC Equal Pitch Programme and Policy, which aims to not only enhance the development of football infrastructure in Asia but also foster the growth of grassroots and community-level football.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM to showcase Asia’s finest

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM to showcase Asia’s finest

Kuala Lumpur: The most prestigious night on the annual Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calendar will take centrestage on Thursday (October 16) in the vibrant capital city of Riyadh.

Staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the very first time, the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM will celebrate the cream of the crop in Asia in a star-studded gala that will take place at the iconic King Fahad Cultural Center.

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 to foster collaboration and innovation

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

AFC Member Associations and Regional Associations Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2025 to foster collaboration and innovation

Kuala Lumpur: The third edition of the landmark Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) & Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference will once again bring together influential football leaders and experts from the Continent and beyond.

To be held from October 17 to 19 in Riyadh as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stages the highly acclaimed event, the 2025 iteration will be headlined by speakers who are at the forefront of their respective fields.