AFC teams up with Canal+ Group in Vietnam for the 2025-2028 cycle

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

AFC teams up with Canal+ Group in Vietnam for the 2025-2028 cycle

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Canal+ Group have announced today a new partnership agreement for the 2025-2028 cycle, which will also encompass the AFC Asian QualifiersTM (FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers Final Round) and the AFC club competitions until the 2028/2029 season.

As part of this agreement, Canal+ Group’s local platform K+ will become the exclusive media rights holder of all AFC competitions in Vietnam.

AFC appoints MATCH Hospitality Asia as Commercial Hospitality Service Provider for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

AFC appoints MATCH Hospitality Asia as Commercial Hospitality Service Provider for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced today the appointment of MATCH Hospitality Asia as its exclusive provider of the commercial hospitality programme for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which is scheduled to take place from 12 January to 10 February 2024. 

As part of the agreement, MATCH Accommodation Asia has also been endorsed by the AFC as an “Official Accommodation Agency of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™” and will operate an accommodation programme within Qatar.

Benzema signs for Al Ittihad

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Benzema signs for Al Ittihad

Riyadh:  Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad, the Jeddah-based club confirmed on Tuesday.

"Benzema is here. A new tiger will roar. Welcome to Ittihad!," the club wrote on Twitter.

New Spurs boss Postecoglou driven by humble roots and memories of dad

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

New Spurs boss Postecoglou driven by humble roots and memories of dad

Sydney: Ange Postecoglou has come from humble roots and arriving in Australia by boat as a little boy to take one of the English Premier League's biggest jobs.

The 57-year-old Australian was named Tottenham Hotspur manager on Tuesday, having won five trophies in two seasons at Celtic including the Scottish treble this year.

Preview: Korea Republic chasing history against Italy

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Preview: Korea Republic chasing history against Italy

La Plata: Korea Republic will aim to qualify for a second successive FIFA U-20 World Cup final when they play Italy in their Argentina 2023 last four tie on Thursday.

Having overcome tremendous odds to reach the semi-finals, Korea Republic are the only undefeated team remaining in the competition after three wins and two draws.
 
History will be made if they defeat Italy as it will be the first time Korea Republic would have made back-to-back finals of a FIFA competition.