AFC’s #BreakTheChain continues to rally and inspire communities

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC’s #BreakTheChain continues to rally and inspire communities

Kuala Lumpur: Former Japan and current Thailand head coach Akira Nishino, Guam women’s team captain Anjelica Perez and Nepal and Minerva Punjab’s Kiran Chemjong are the latest trio to answer the call in raising Continental awareness on the COVID-19 pandemic through the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain campaign.

Having reached millions of fans, the #BreakTheChain series has been widely applauded in educating the Asian community on the precautionary measures established by the World Health Organization to flatten the COVID-19 curve and encouraging football fans to remain calm by sharing positive messages of unity and hope.

AFC President hails Asia’s ‘guiding lights’ as more than 100 stars pledge to #BreakTheChain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC President hails Asia’s ‘guiding lights’ as more than 100 stars pledge to #BreakTheChain

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today thanked the 100 players, officials and match officials who have contributed to promote the World Health Organization’s (WHO) messaging during the current COVID-19 crisis.

The AFC President described the Member Associations, the players, officials and match officials, who have led the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign, as ‘guiding lights during these dark and challenging times.’

The 100th person to join the much-heralded campaign was Ali Mabkhout from the United Arab Emirates and the AFC has reached that number in just over 10 days – the first 50 signing up in just 48 hours to promote the messages of the highest standards of hygiene, social distancing and, where Governments have stipulated, staying at home.

AFC hails medical heroes in special #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC hails medical heroes in special #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today pays special tribute to the AFC doctors and medical practitioners who continue to risk their lives to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in this latest #BreakTheChain series. 

More than 100 Asian icons have joined the public awareness campaign and today, the spotlight shifts to the true heroes - battling bravely and selflessly in the front lines to ensure that their communities and loved ones remain protected and safe.

Lee, Al Humaidan and Karimi inspire solidarity in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lee, Al Humaidan and Karimi inspire solidarity in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic and Ulsan Hyundai’s winger Lee Chung-yong, Bahrain and Al-Oadsiah’s Mahdi Al Humaidan as well as Islamic Republic of Iran’s Fereshteh Karimi are the latest Asian stars in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain video, which successfully spreads the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO).

More than 100 Asian icons, including players and officials, have lent their support and continue to share the positive message of unity through the #BreakTheChain campaign to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hao, Suchawadee and Chand feature in latest #BreakTheChain series

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hao, Suchawadee and Chand feature in latest #BreakTheChain series

Kuala Lumpur: China PR and Shandong Luneng ace Hao Junmin, Thailand women’s team forward Suchawadee Nildhamrong as well as Nepal and Persija Jakarta’s Rohit Chand are the latest star-studded cast to feature in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) widely-acclaimed #BreakTheChain campaign. 

In an unprecedented pledge of support, the public education campaign which has gathered more than 100 Asian stars and officials, continues to amplify the latest health and safety guidelines from the World Health Organization, while connecting with millions of fans to share the message of unity and hope in the battle against the current COVID-19 epidemic.

IR Iran’s star Beiranvand throws support behind AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran’s star Beiranvand throws support behind AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran and Persepolis FC’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand is the latest Asian stalwart to lend his voice in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign. 

Beiranvand, voted by fans as one of Asia’s all-time greatest at the FIFA World Cup, joins over 100 Asian icons and officials to help raise awareness in the fight against the spread of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Iikura, Hung Dung and Hattan inspire positivity in the latest #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Iikura, Hung Dung and Hattan inspire positivity in the latest #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Vissel Kobe’s Hiroki Iikura joins Vietnam and Hanoi FC’s Do Hung Dung as well as Saudi Arabia and Al Hilal’s winger Hattan Bahebri in the latest Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign to spread positive, inspiring and educational messages.

The #BreakTheChain campaign, which has received overwhelming support from more than 100 Asian stars and officials, continues to promote the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines and raise awareness in the fight against the current COVID-19 pandemic.