MAs’ Grassroots triumphs celebrated at AFC Annual Awards

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

MAs’ Grassroots triumphs celebrated at AFC Annual Awards

Seoul: The commitment of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) to ensure football remains the Continent’s number one sport as outlined in the Confederation’s Vision was celebrated today at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

Against the breathtaking backdrop of Kyung Hee University’s Grand Peace Palace, the remarkable efforts of the AFC MAs to establish lifelong pathways for people of all ages and abilities to develop a passion for the beautiful game was cast in the spotlight.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia

Seoul: The AFC Diamond of Asia – the most esteemed individual accolade in Asian football – was awarded today to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in recognition of his visionary leadership and unwavering support towards the development of Asian football and the global game at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 in Korea Republic.

Mr. Infantino was elected as FIFA President in 2016, and under his leadership, global football continues to experience remarkable growth. Through the transformative FIFA Forward Programme, FIFA Member Associations have received enhanced support, contributing to the rapid development of football worldwide. Mr. Infantino has also delivered groundbreaking governance reforms, which have helped to restore confidence in the global game and the broader world of sport.

Qatar Football Association bestowed with inaugural AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Qatar Football Association bestowed with inaugural AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award

Seoul: Fresh off the heels of staging the most successful ever edition of Asia’s crown jewel, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) was honoured with the first-ever AFC Asian Cup Host Appreciation Award on Tuesday at the dazzling AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 in Korea Republic.

Lauded by the AFC President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, as Asian football’s finest hour and a tournament of ‘firsts’, the QFA, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Local Organising Committee and Qatari authorities were recognised for their outstanding efforts in setting a new benchmark of excellence for future editions to follow.

Saudi Arabian Football Federation conferred AFC President's Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Saudi Arabian Football Federation conferred AFC President's Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution

Seoul: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has been presented with the inaugural AFC President's Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution at Tuesday’s glittering AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 in Korea Republic.

The AFC introduced the AFC President’s Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution this year to celebrate the exceptional efforts by a Member Association or an individual towards elevating football development in Asia, with the SAFF emerging as worthy recipients for playing a pivotal role in supporting the larger Asian football family.

MAs’ and RAs’ exceptional efforts honoured at AFC Annual Awards

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

MAs’ and RAs’ exceptional efforts honoured at AFC Annual Awards

Seoul: The unwavering commitment of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) to elevate the standards of the beautiful game across all levels was honoured on Tuesday evening in a glittering ceremony at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023.

The Japan Football Association was named the AFC Member Association of the Year in the Platinum category, with The Football Association of Thailand clinching the Diamond accolade whilst the All Nepal Football Association and Lao Football Federation secured the Gold and Ruby categories respectively.

Good governance principles underscored by AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Good governance principles underscored by AFC Dream Asia Foundation Board of Trustees

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation’s ambitions to uphold the highest governance standards in the implementation of its breakthrough social responsibility efforts were further underlined at the 3rd Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting held in Seoul, Korea Republic, on Tuesday.

Chairperson HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal reiterated the pivotal role of the Board in ensuring the optimum standards of delivery and professionalism across the Continent, whilst emphasising the commitment of the AFC and its members to maintain the hallmarks of transparency and accountability.

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Santiago De Los Caballeros: DPR Korea will be determined to take their next step forward towards the title when they face USA in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 in Wednesday.

Champions in 2006 and 2016, DPR Korea have been a team in form and will be confident of their chances against the USA.

Europe Wrap: Kim impresses as Bayern bounce back

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Europe Wrap: Kim impresses as Bayern bounce back

Kuala Lumpur: Kim Min-jae played a key role as Bayern Munich bounced back from the UEFA Champions League defeat against Barcelona to beat Bochum in the German Bundesliga.

Lee Kang-in was in the lineup as Paris Saint Germain defeated Marseille to go top in France.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the continent's stars fared in several leagues across Europe.