AIFF, LOC in discussion with FIFA for new dates

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AIFF, LOC in discussion with FIFA for new dates

New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Mr. Praful Patel has said the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is working closely with FIFA to finalise new dates for the tournament in the earliest possible timeline.

Mr Patel, in a post on Twitter, said: "I am happy to share that we are working with #FIFA to choose a new and earliest possible timeline to host the U-17 Women's World Cup.

"The LOC and FIFA are working in close collaboration to finalise new dates keeping health and safety a priority. #U17WWC @IndianFootball @FIFAWWC."

FIFA COVID-19 working group proposes postponements after first meeting

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

FIFA COVID-19 working group proposes postponements after first meeting

Paris: The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020 is among several competitions that will be rescheduled following the first meeting of the FIFA-Confederations working group, which was recently established by the Bureau of the FIFA Council to address the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The working group, which includes the FIFA administration and Secretary Generals and top executives from all confederations, unanimously approved a series of recommendations following its first meeting, which was organised via conference call on Friday.

FIFA thanked the positive contributions and cooperation of all Confederations’ representatives and highlight the spirit of unity, solidarity and mutual understanding which culminated in the adoption of these decisions.

FIFA also reiterated that health must always be the first priority and the main criteria in any decision-making process, especially in these challenging times.

5 of the Best: Long-range goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Long-range goals

Kuala Lumpur: Goals, goals and more goals as the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' series returns with another compilation of wondrous strikes from the Continent's premier club competition.  

Over the past few weeks, we have highlighted some of the finest acrobatic goals, solo goals and volleys as we look back on the moments that have got fans out of their seats. The latest edition of '5 of the Best' showcases stunning strikes from distance, so stand by for some screamers!

5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

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5 Asian FIFA World Cup Heroes 

Kuala Lumpur: Over the years a number of Asian players have produced the goods at the FIFA World Cup, lighting up arenas around the globe and providing incredible moments that have gone down in the Continent’s footballing folklore. 

With the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup 2026 only two days away, we turn back the clock to highlight the achievements of five Asian players who have shone brightest on the global showpiece.

You can tell us who you think is the best Asian player at the FIFA World Cup by voting at the bottom of the article. 

Asia’s greatest national teams – China PR Women (1990s)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s greatest national teams – China PR Women (1990s)

Kuala Lumpur: Unbeatable in Asia and only a penalty shootout away from becoming the Continent’s first senior world champions, few Asian sides have dominated like the Chinese women’s national team of the 1990s.

The Steel Roses emergence on the international stage fundamentally changed the Asian game and played a pioneering role in the growth of women’s football as a whole.

In a decade of continental supremacy which has never been repeated, China PR were unbeaten against any Asian opponent – winning five AFC Women’s Championship titles, and three Asian Games gold medals - and claimed silver medals on the world stage at both the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympic Games.

The Asian Football Quiz - Round 4

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Asian Football Quiz - Round 4

Kuala Lumpur: Think you know everything about the Asian game from Jordan to Japan and from Beirut to Brisbane? Take on the Asian Football Quiz!

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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.