Yokohama F. Marinos manager Postecoglou joins the latest #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Yokohama F. Marinos manager Postecoglou joins the latest #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Ange Postecoglou, who led Australia to their first AFC Asian Cup crown in 2015, is the latest icon to throw his support behind the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain campaign.  

The Australian has won multiple club titles in his country and led Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos to the J1 League trophy last season to qualify for the AFC Champions League 2020 Group Stage where they currently sit atop Group H.

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 and Asian stars inspire fans to maintain fitness with new #StayActive campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC and Asian stars inspire fans to maintain fitness with new #StayActive campaign

Kuala Lumpur: With millions staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) along with some of Asia’s biggest stars have today launched a new campaign – #StayActive – to inspire fans to maintain their fitness while emphasising the importance of their physical and mental wellbeing. 

Kicking-off the series are three familiar faces who also featured in the AFC’s highly-acclaimed #BreakTheChain campaign – Islamic Republic of Iran and Persepolis FC’s Alireza Beiranvand, India and JSW Bengaluru’s Gurpreet Singh and 2018 AFC Women’s Player of the Year Wang Shuang from China PR, who are now providing fans with unique insights to their fitness regimes.

China PR legend Sun lends his voice in latest #BreakTheChain video

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

China PR legend Sun lends his voice in latest #BreakTheChain video

Kuala Lumpur: China PR legend and former Manchester City player Sun Jihai has urged communities in countries which are slowly reopening offices and schools to remain vigilant in the latest #BreakTheChain episode.

The versatile defender is among 150 players and officials from 45 Member Associations who have teamed up with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to raise awareness in the fight against COVID-19.

Resan, Safee and Bishal join forces in latest AFC’s #StayActive campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Resan, Safee and Bishal join forces in latest AFC’s #StayActive campaign

Kuala Lumpur: Iraq international and Persepolis FC’s Bashar Resan, experienced Malaysian forward Safee Sali and Nepal goalkeeper Bishal Shrestha are the latest trio to showcase the best ways to maintain a healthy routine during the COVID-19 pandemic in today’s episode of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #StayActive series.

The latest #StayActive campaign shines the spotlight on the fitness programmes of some of Asia’s biggest icons and is designed to encourage fans to join their favourite stars in improving their physical health and mental wellbeing from the comforts of their homes and to follow the World Health Organization’s guidelines on physical distancing.

Asian icons continue to underline unity in the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian icons continue to underline unity in the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign

Kuala Lumpur: Syrian Football Association President (SFA) Brigadier General Hatem Al Ghaeeb, Syria U-23 head coach Ayman Hakeem, Chinese Taipei and Taichung Blue Whale’s Michelle Pao as well as Northern Mariana Islands women’s team captain Lillian Podziewski are the latest Asian icons to throw their support behind the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign.

More than 150 Asian players and officials from 45 Member Associations have lent their voices in the AFC’s widely-acclaimed campaign to promote the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on social distancing and personal hygiene while sharing the messages of hope and solidarity.

Asian stars call for continued vigilance in latest AFC’s #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian stars call for continued vigilance in latest AFC’s #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Kuwait international Fahad Al Ansari, Pakistan’s Denmark-based goalkeeper Yousuf Butt and United Arab Emirates women’s team midfielder Nouf Al Anzi are the latest to pledge their support towards the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) widely-applauded #BreakTheChain series.

In an unprecedented display of solidarity amidst adversity, more than 150 Asian players and officials from 45 AFC Member Associations have engaged with and encouraged millions of fans, through the mass awareness campaign, to do their part in adhering to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) best practices while sharing messages of hope, unity and gratitude to the global community.