Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Football Federation Australia Limited (FFA) President Chris Nikou officially handed over the AFC Asian Cup trophy to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Saturday just moments before the grand opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.
Socceroos legend Tim Cahill, who amassed over 100 caps for his nation before his recent retirement and grabbed three goals in Australia’s road to the 2015 title was also in attendance to co-present the trophy to the AFC President.
The handover will be the final occasion the old trophy will feature in an Asian Cup after the AFC commissioned a new trophy during the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Final Draw at the Burj Khalifa in May last year.
The old trophy, which was last lifted by 2015 hosts Australia at Stadium Australia in Sydney, has been an integral part of the competition for over six decades since making its debut at the inaugural edition in 1956.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President on Friday praised the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 in Abu Dhabi for capturing the imagination of a Continent and the tournament was a reward for four years of unity and stability.
At the AFC Executive Committee meeting at the UAE capital, Shaikh Salman said: “Tomorrow we will witness the kick-off of the biggest-ever AFC Asian Cup when hosts, the United Arab Emirates, take on Bahrain.
“The AFC would like to thank the UAE Government, the Local Organising Committee - and all those involved in delivering this tournament - for their hard work during the past four years.
“History will be made with so many new initiatives for the AFC Asian Cup, which over the months have been introduced for this AFC Asian Cup.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: The biggest-ever AFC Asian Cup will excite and enthuse hundreds of millions of passionate fans across the globe and the build-up to the continental showpiece, which will kick-off in a few hours, has also served as a catalyst to promote social development and empower communities across the United Arab Emirates and throughout Asia.
The AFC and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have organised several milestone campaigns over the past month to leverage on Asia’s crown jewel as a platform for social good, culminating with an invitation to the players from the Wild Boars Football Academy who have been given a rare chance to catch their Thai heroes in action when they take on India on Sunday.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Representatives from Wild Boars Football Academy, who captured the world’s attention when they were miraculously rescued from a flooded cave in July 2018, have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness their Thai football idols in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Three Wild Boars players as well as their assistant coach, will see Thailand’s opening game against India at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday at the invitation from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
There will also be a meet and greet for the group with their national heroes and they will receive a behind-the-scenes stadium tour before experiencing VIP access during what promises to be a decisive contest.
AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “The courage and perseverance of the 12 teenagers and their coach under extremely challenging conditions were a source of inspiration for millions of people across the world.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Previews, Features, Lists, and History. The legends, the stadiums, the squads and the players that matter are all covered in our guide to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
With the Continental showpiece about to kick-off, we have collected all our preview content; group previews, venue guides, all-time XI, ones to watch, top ten lists and full squads are all ready, in one place for your enjoyment.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: The Team Kits for the 24 nations participating in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 have been revealed.
The 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, which will be the biggest and best Continental showpiece, kicks off on Saturday with hosts United Arab Emirates taking on Bahrain in their Group A opener at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.
Check out the individual national team kits by groups below:
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: A powerful documentary series of inspiring videos produced to celebrate the true spirit of football and the tournament slogan of “Bringing Asia Together” is set to be released by the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Local Organising Committee (LOC).
Through the series of short films titled “Voices of Asia”, the LOC has sought to bring to life the fervour of Asia’s biggest-ever showpiece and provide a global platform to the Continent’s passionate fans.
Episode One features Hareez Al Menhali, the UAE national and super fan who was spotted by cameras in tears at the AFC Asian Cup in Australia and whose iconic image became a symbol for both the competition and the undeniable passion for football that exists in Asia.