Futsal match officials strengthen fitness and knowledge ahead of busy 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Futsal match officials strengthen fitness and knowledge ahead of busy 2020

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reinforced its commitment to raise the standards of futsal match officials in Asia after successfully conducting the Futsal Referees Seminar and Futsal Referee Instructors Seminar.

The participants benefitted from the seminars in preparation for the upcoming season where a strong line-up of AFC futsal competitions are scheduled, including the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 from February 26 to March 8.

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Participants praise AFC Referee Academy

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Participants praise AFC Referee Academy

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Referee Academy programme continues to educate potential match officials, with the initiative benefitting more than 100 aspiring referees from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations since 2017. 

With the aim of producing more world-class match officials, participants undergo a structured programme focused on practical, theoretical, classroom sessions, technical education and fitness. They are also educated on the latest amendments to the Laws of the Game.

It was a successful year in 2019 with Batch 2017 completing five modules of the Intermediate Level, while Batch 2018 underwent the full Introductory Level and kicked off the first module of the Intermediate Level from December 8 to 12, 2019.

AFC match officials honoured at biggest-ever Refereeing Conference

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC match officials honoured at biggest-ever Refereeing Conference

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Tuesday celebrated the achievements of its leading match officials at the start of the biggest-ever AFC Refereeing Conference which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

The opening ceremony honoured eight referees and assistant referees who were presented the AFC Referees Memento Award. The officials were recognised for their outstanding service in raising the refereeing standards in Asia.

Asia's women match officials see bright future

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia's women match officials see bright future

Chonburi: The FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 marked a historic edition, with record audiences and innovations like the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system with match officials set to play a larger role in future tournaments.

Kari Seitz, Women’s World Cup project leader for FIFA, shares her insights on the role of women referees in an exclusive interview with the-AFC.com.

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Kuala Lumpur: With the transfer window set to close soon, teams are bolstering their ranks with various national leagues kicking off over the coming days. 

The-AFC.com highlights the ins and outs across the Continent.

AFC Futsal Directors' Workshop 2019 concludes in Kuala Lumpur

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Futsal Directors' Workshop 2019 concludes in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s Futsal Directors were presented with the AFC’s latest development updates during the AFC Futsal Director’s Workshop 2019 that concluded in the Malaysian capital on Thursday.

With the 16th edition of the AFC Futsal Championship set to be staged in Turkmenistan next February, the workshop provided updates for the benefit of the Directors and their respective Member Associations.

Transfer watch: Asia's latest ins & outs

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Transfer watch: Asia's latest ins & outs

Kuala Lumpur: With the transfer window open, business is being conducted at a furious pace as teams strengthen ahead of the 2018 AFC Champions League resuming and various national leagues kicking off. The-AFC.com picks out some of the biggest movers in recent weeks.

August 26

Islamic Republic of Iran international Saman Ghoddos has signed a five-year contract with French side Amiens SC.

The Swedish-born Iranian began his professional career in Sweden's Division 1 Limhamn Bunkeflo in 2011 and Trelleborg in 2013 before progressing to the Superettan a year later with Syrianska.