Referee instructors boost knowledge at workshop

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Referee instructors boost knowledge at workshop

Kuala Lumpur: 23 referee instructors further enhanced their knowledge and expertise, following the conclusion of the AFC Certified Referee Instructors Workshop in the Malaysian capital on Friday. 

The three-day workshop conducted by AFC experts and the British Council was a follow up from an evaluation from last February that saw the successful instructors continuing the programme, which is the first of its kind in the world wide refereeing community.

The programme emphasises quality over quantity and provides educators with the highest possible professional work environment.

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Match officials for FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 appointed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Match officials for FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 appointed

Sao Paulo: With less than three months to go before the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 kicks off, the FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 20 trios of match officials, five Support Referees and 17 Video Assistant Referees (VARs), representing all six Confederations.

Twelve Asian officials have been appointed for the tournament, with the contingent led by referees Khamis Al Marri from Qatar, Australia's Chris Beath and China PR's Ma Ning.

Highly-acclaimed VAR Course to strengthen AFC’s capabilities 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Highly-acclaimed VAR Course to strengthen AFC’s capabilities 

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment to embrace the AFC Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was demonstrated when the Continent’s top 40 match officials completed the second edition of the VAR course on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

Led by International Football Association Board (IFAB) Technical Director, David Elleray, and AFC VAR technical experts Ali Al Traifi, Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh, Farkhad Abdullaev and Hakan Anaz, the five-day course included match analysis of more than 20 matches.

Simultaneously, an additional team of VARs worked with a surrogate referee to reinforce the importance of communications, teamwork, the line of intervention as well as VAR protocol and procedures.

"I want to show everyone how hard work can pay off, " says Reibelt 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

"I want to show everyone how hard work can pay off, " says Reibelt 

Kuala Lumpur: Casey Reibelt is confident of putting in a good performance in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019.

The Australian shared her thoughts with the-AFC.com ahead of what she believes will be a highly challenging and exciting journey in France 2019.

Yamashita believes teamwork is key to success

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Yamashita believes teamwork is key to success

Kuala Lumpur: Yoshimi Yamashita is poised to make her mark in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.

Join the-AFC.com as catch up with the Japanese referee to find out her thoughts ahead of the global Finals.

Time for Asian referees to shine, says Qin Liang

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Time for Asian referees to shine, says Qin Liang

Kuala Lumpur: Qin Liang is poised to make her mark in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.

The-AFC.com finds out the secret behind Qin Liang’s success - hard work and perseverance.

Ri Hyang-ok aims to inspire the next generation of referees

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Ri Hyang-ok aims to inspire the next generation of referees

Kuala Lumpur: Experienced referee Ri Hyang-ok will be making her final bow at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.

In an exclusive interview with the-AFC.com, Ri Hyang-ok shares her dream - to officiate the World Cup final.