FA Thailand’s Grassroots Week enriches children, coaches and community

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

FA Thailand’s Grassroots Week enriches children, coaches and community

Bangkok: The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) organised their Grassroots Week in February 2022 with more than 100 children and 30 coaches benefitting from activities that promoted and enhanced the skills and values integral to the development of the beautiful game.

A session to educate coaches on grassroots development and provide children aged 6-12 with fundamental training drills was held at the National Sports University Chiang Mai campus from February 17-20. 

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AFC Women’s Football Day spreads joy to girls across Asia

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

AFC Women’s Football Day spreads joy to girls across Asia

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), together with 39 Member Associations (MAs), continued to reach more girls through fun-filled activities that were organised in conjunction with the AFC Women’s Football Day.

The festivities include workshops, friendly matches and small-sided games which marked the safe return of football while promoting activities for girls to discover the joy of playing and being involved in the beautiful game. 

The FA Cup was just the beginning, says Jeonnam’s Kim Hyeon-ug

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

The FA Cup was just the beginning, says Jeonnam’s Kim Hyeon-ug

Pathum Thani: Jeonnam Dragons captain Kim Hyeon-ug has insisted that the remarkable Korean FA Cup victory at the end of last year was only the start of something special as his side get set to become the first-ever K League 2 club to appear in the AFC Champions League™.

Jeonnam created history last season as they followed up an FA Cup semi-final victory over then-Asian champions Ulsan Hyundai by overhauling a one-goal first-leg deficit against Daegu FC in the final to win the return meeting 4-3 and become the first second-tier side to lift the trophy. 

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East): Forwards in Form

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East): Forwards in Form

Kuala Lumpur: As the big kick-off to the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East) rapidly approaches, the-AFC.com takes a look at the strikers who are poised to make a difference in the eastern side of the continent.

With no shortage of attacking talent on display, we shine the spotlight on six strikers who are on song in their clubs’ domestic campaigns and could be set to bring those hot streaks onto the Asian stage in this year's continental club competition.

"Buzzing” Maclaren ready for AFC Champions League™ 2022 challenge

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

"Buzzing” Maclaren ready for AFC Champions League™ 2022 challenge

Pathum Thani: Three-time A-League Men Golden Boot winner Jamie Maclaren is again leading the scorers in the Australian top flight and will be hoping to bring his prolific form to the AFC Champions League™ 2022, his first appearance in the continental competition since 2017.

The 28-year-old previously featured on the Asian stage in the colours of Brisbane Roar but will be returning this time in the sky blue of A-League Men champions Melbourne City, his hometown club who are set to make their AFC Champions League debut.  

The Socceroos striker joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss the upcoming continental clashes, his memories from past campaigns and his goals for 2022.

"Indian teams can go to the very top," says Mumbai City history maker Bheke

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

"Indian teams can go to the very top," says Mumbai City history maker Bheke

Riyadh: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 brought one of the most emotional stories of the year as Mumbai-born defender Rahul Bheke made history for his hometown club Mumbai City, becoming the first Indian to score a goal in the competition’s history.

Speaking to the-AFC.com ahead of the start of the competition, the 31-year-old’s confidence proved to be prophetic as he set out objectives both for himself individually and for Mumbai City FC.