AFC Competitions Committee recommends strategic reforms to elevate Asian club football

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

AFC Competitions Committee recommends strategic reforms to elevate Asian club football

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee’s commitment to further strengthen Asian club football marked a significant milestone today after it approved several game-changing reforms aimed at heralding a new era of success and unrivalled progress.

In March 2022, the AFC Executive Committee had agreed to establish the Elite Club Competition Task Force at its ninth meeting and the landmark revamp further reinforces the AFC's ambitions, through its Vision and Mission, to stage world-class competitions for its Member Associations (MAs). ).

Qatar 2022: Heartbreak but IR Iran show quality

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: Heartbreak but IR Iran show quality

Kuala Lumpur: A spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time may have eluded Islamic Republic of Iran but it was not for the lack of trying.

Iran gave Qatar 2022 their all and despite suffering disappointment, Carlos Queiroz's side won many hearts with their resilience and determination.
 
The-AFC.com revisits Iran's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign.

Japan end 2022 on top

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Japan end 2022 on top

Kuala Lumpur: Japan are Asia’s best ranked team following the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday. 

The Samurai Blue had a thrilling FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign, which saw them beat former champions Germany and Spain (both 2-1) to top Group E, before falling to eventual third-place finishers Croatia on penalties in the Round of 16.

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Latest AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee decisions published

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made decisions on a number of cases.

For the full list of decisions taken at the meeting on December 20, please see here.

Qatar 2022: Australia scale new peak

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: Australia scale new peak

Kuala Lumpur: The curtains came down on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday with Argentina lifting the trophy for a third time after a thrilling win over France at the Lusail Stadium.

In masterminding Argentina's triumph, Lionel Messi ensured his trophy cabinet now has the one title that he really craved.

While Messi and Argentina bask in glory, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 also saw Asia's cast making their impact felt in the global showpiece. The-AFC.com revisits the Asian performance, starting with Australia.

Vietnam, Malaysia kick off on front foot

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Vietnam, Malaysia kick off on front foot

Vientiane: Former champions Vietnam and Malaysia kicked off their bids for the 2022 AFF Cup on winning notes on Wednesday.

Vietnam, champions in 2008 and 2018, were in a class of their own as they defeated Laos 6-0, with six players getting on the scoresheet in Vientiane.
 
Malaysia, who lifted the title in 2010, faced tougher opposition in Myanmar but carved out a 1-0 win in Yangon.