AFC’s #BreakTheChain inspiring messages continue to reach new territories 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC’s #BreakTheChain inspiring messages continue to reach new territories 

Kuala Lumpur: China PR international and Beijing FC midfielder Li Ke, Guam national team skipper Jason Cunliffe and Qatar and Al Duhail forward Ismail Mohammad are the latest Asian stars to pledge their support behind the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) BreakTheChain series. 

The mass awareness campaign, which today marks one month since its launch, has been widely supported by the AFC Member Associations with more than 120 players and officials lending their voices to stop the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak by adhering to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines, while galvanising millions to remain calm and positive during these unprecedented times.

AFC President hails Asia’s ‘guiding lights’ as more than 100 stars pledge to #BreakTheChain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC President hails Asia’s ‘guiding lights’ as more than 100 stars pledge to #BreakTheChain

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today thanked the 100 players, officials and match officials who have contributed to promote the World Health Organization’s (WHO) messaging during the current COVID-19 crisis.

The AFC President described the Member Associations, the players, officials and match officials, who have led the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign, as ‘guiding lights during these dark and challenging times.’

The 100th person to join the much-heralded campaign was Ali Mabkhout from the United Arab Emirates and the AFC has reached that number in just over 10 days – the first 50 signing up in just 48 hours to promote the messages of the highest standards of hygiene, social distancing and, where Governments have stipulated, staying at home.

Zhang, Huynh and Elias latest to lend voice behind the #BreakTheChain campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Zhang, Huynh and Elias latest to lend voice behind the #BreakTheChain campaign

Kuala Lumpur: China PR and Beijing Guoan’s Zhang Xizhe, Vietnamese women’s team captain Huynh Nhu as well as Thailand and Port FC’s Elias Dolah are the latest Asian stars to offer their support in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign.

The #BreakTheChain series, which has connected with millions of fans to share the inspiring messages in the battle against the current coronavirus pandemic, has gathered more than 100 Asian icons to promote the health and safety guidelines from the World Health Organization.

Paulinho, Yu and Phitiwat latest guiding lights to join #BreakTheChain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Paulinho, Yu and Phitiwat latest guiding lights to join #BreakTheChain

Kuala Lumpur: Brazilian ace Paulinho, the 2015 AFC Champions League winner with Guangzhou Evergrande joins fellow Chinese Super League star Yu Hai from Shanghai SIPG as well as Thailand international and Chiangrai United skipper Phitiwat Sookjitthammakul to answer the exceptional call of support in the latest Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain video. 

With the COVID-19 pandemic evolving rapidly, the AFC’s mass awareness campaign continues to encourage millions of fans to follow the World Health Organization’s guidelines thanks to the overwhelming support from more than 100 Asian icons providing timely reminders on the best health practices and sharing messages of hope and solidarity.

AFC MAs continue to contribute towards the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC MAs continue to contribute towards the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations as well as Asian clubs and players continue to lend their unwavering support to the communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by donating funds, medical supplies and hospital equipment. 

The Myanmar Football Federation (MFF), Chinese national team members and clubs exemplify the AFC’s Social Responsibility message that “Football Cares” by assisting the hospitals, medical teams and people in need.

More icons join the AFC’s #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

More icons join the AFC’s #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) latest #BreakTheChain episode sends the message of unity and solidarity to communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and to those preparing for the Holy Month of Ramadan. 

Khaled Al Harban, the Bahrain Women’s team head coach, Vietnam’s Nguyen Minh Tri, who plays for the country’s most successful futsal club Thai Son Nam, and China PR’s and Shanghai SIPG forward Li Shenglong are the latest to throw their support behind the public awareness campaign.

Zheng, Kawin and Al Taamari rally support for medical workers in the latest #BreakTheChain campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Zheng, Kawin and Al Taamari rally support for medical workers in the latest #BreakTheChain campaign

Kuala Lumpur: Former Chinese national team captain and Guangzhou Evergrande’s Zheng Zhi, Jordan and Apoel FC’s Musa Al Taamari as well as Thailand and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo’s Kawin Thamsatchanan are the latest Asian stars to feature in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign.

With more than 100 Asian icons sharing inspiring messages, the widely-acclaimed #BreakTheChain series continues to receive overwhelming support from millions of fans by promoting the World Health Organization’s guidelines while encouraging the global community to play their role in the fight against COVID-19.