Isabella Fernando-Dela Cruz: Women’s football in Asia has seen tremendous growth in the last decade

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Isabella Fernando-Dela Cruz: Women’s football in Asia has seen tremendous growth in the last decade

In 2023’s first episode of “It’s My Game”, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) features Isabella Fernando-Dela Cruz as the Philippines Football Federation (PFF) Head of Women’s Football shines the spotlight on the Filipinas’ historic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. 

For Isabella, who donned the national team jersey from 2009 to 2013 and featured in prestigious competitions such as the AFF Women's Championship before moving on to managerial roles, the prospect of watching the Filipinas perform on the biggest stage in the world is almost surreal. 

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Park Ji-sung excited to shape Asian football development

Wed, 17 May, 2023

Park Ji-sung excited to shape Asian football development

Kuala Lumpur: Ever since hanging up his boots in 2014, Asian legend Park Ji-sung has dedicated his time to improving the standards of Asian football.

A centurion with Korea Republic, Park was the first Asian player to score at three successive FIFA World Cups and his trophy-laden spell at Manchester United made him one of the most successful Asian players of all time.

AFC Women's Football Day brings joy to girls throughout Asia

Thu, 04 May, 2023

AFC Women's Football Day brings joy to girls throughout Asia

Kuala Lumpur: Joined by its Member Associations, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) celebrated another edition of the AFC Women’s Football Day through fun-filled activities designed to help young girls discover the joy of playing football. 

Join us at the-AFC.com as we highlight the activities undertaken by the Confederation’s MAs in their bid to promote and develop girls/women’s football throughout Asia.