Shaikh Salman sends best wishes to Paris 2024-bound Asian teams and officials
Kuala Lumpur: As Asia’s contenders set their sights on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has conveyed his best wishes to the Continent’s teams and match officials ahead of their quest for glory.
AFC President praises Asian teams for sealing AFC Asian Qualifiers™ Round 3 and Saudi Arabia 2027 spots
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated the 18 Participating Teams for securing their places in Round 3 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as well as the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.
Shaikh Salman commends Al Ain on securing #ACL 2023/24 title
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has praised Al Ain FC after the United Arab Emirates side staged a 5-1 comeback victory over Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos to secure their second AFC Champions League™ title at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday.
Shaikh Salman extends condolences on passing of IR Iran President Ebrahim Raisi
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his sincere condolences on the tragic and untimely demise of Islamic Republic of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi.
DPR Korea earns plaudits from AFC President with record #U17WAC triumph
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has applauded DPR Korea for emerging as champions of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Sunday evening.
AFC President's Message on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2024
Kuala Lumpur: As the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues on its quest to expand the reach of the beautiful game, I am immensely pleased to see the AFC Grassroots Football Day return for its 11th edition.
AFC President underlines strong partnership with FA Thailand
Bangkok: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa today met with The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) President Mrs. Nualphan Lamsam and expressed his gratitude to the Thai football family for their warm hospitality ahead of the 34th AFC Congress, which will be held in the Thai capital on Thursday.
AFC President applauds Philippines’ football development plans
Manila: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has come away impressed with the new football initiatives and programmes of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), following his visit to the capital city of Manila.
AFC President applauds AFC Women's Club Championship™ 2023 winners Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies after they defeated Republic’s Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC to be crowned champions of the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 on Friday evening.
Shaikh Salman hails Central Coast Mariners in fitting AFC Cup™ finale
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Central Coast Mariners on securing their first-ever AFC Cup™ title after the Australian side defeated Lebanon’s Al Ahed 1-0 in a thrilling Final at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Stadium in Muscat, Oman on Sunday.
Doha: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Japan after the young Samurai Blue clinched their second AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title by defeating Uzbekistan 1-0 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Friday.
Tokyo: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the progress of Japan during his visit to the football-loving nation, where he met with newly elected Japan Football Association (JFA) President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto.