Cho, Safawi and Paartalu call for unity in the latest AFC’s #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Cho, Safawi and Paartalu call for unity in the latest AFC’s #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic Women’s team captain Cho So-hyun joins Malaysia and Johor Darul Ta'zim’s forward Safawi Rasid as well as Bengaluru’s midfielder Erik Paartalu in the latest Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign.

With almost 100 Asian stars lending their voices in the past two weeks, the highly engaging #BreakTheChain campaign continues to raise awareness in the fight against the spread of the current COVID-19 pandemic while sharing the latest health and personal hygiene guidelines by the World Health Organization (WHO).

AFC President sends message of unity and solidarity to Member Associations

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC President sends message of unity and solidarity to Member Associations

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has sent a message of unity and solidarity to the Presidents of the AFC’s Member Associations and thanked them for their support during the current COVID-19 crisis.

In the letter, reproduced below, the AFC President praised the way the Member Associations have come together "to tackle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on an international and domestic level – showing just how much Football Cares."

Record-holder Almoez Ali joins AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Record-holder Almoez Ali joins AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar’s Almoez Ali, who broke the all-time AFC Asian Cup goalscoring record in 2019, is the latest star to voice his support and raise awareness on the COVID-19 pandemic alongside Persita Tangerang defender Tamirlan Kozubaev from Kyrgyz Republic and Suwon Samsung Bluewings midfielder Kim Min-woo of Korea Republic.

The trio join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) family’s rallying call through the #BreakTheChain campaign, to encourage people from around the world to adopt and learn about the best practices to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Ryan, Wu and Jhingan latest to pledge support behind #BreakTheChain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Ryan, Wu and Jhingan latest to pledge support behind #BreakTheChain

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Brighton & Hove Albion shot-stopper Mathew Ryan, China PR’s women’s team captain Wu Haiyan and India and Kerala Blasters’ defender Sandesh Jhingan are the latest Asian icons in the newly released #BreakTheChain video, which continues to highlight the need to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions of fans have been engaged through the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain series since its launch on March 26, 2020, with close to 100 Asian players and officials offering messages of solidarity in the public awareness campaign and emphasising the importance of standing by the World Health Organization’s guidelines.

Asian stars continue to rally communities in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian stars continue to rally communities in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan international Nuriddin Davronov, Jordan and Al Wehdat defender Yazan Al Arab as well as Indian women’s national player Dalima Chhibber appear in the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain series, which continues to spread the positive message of unity during the current COVID-19 pandemic. 

The #BreakTheChain public awareness campaign has been making waves across the Continent as more Asian icons share the rousing message for people to do their part in abiding by the World Health Organization’s guidelines on staying at home, maintaining personal hygiene and social distancing.

Faghani, Quang Hai and Wang inspire global community in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Faghani, Quang Hai and Wang inspire global community in latest #BreakTheChain episode

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Alireza Faghani, regarded as one of the finest match officials in world football, teams up with Southeast Asian and Vietnamese revelation Nguyen Quang Hai as well as China PR’s Wang Shanshan to deliver the latest instalment of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain campaign.

With millions around the world engaged through the #BreakTheChain series, the trio are the latest Asian icons to raise awareness on practising the necessary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 while urging everyone to follow the health and personal hygiene guidelines put in place by the Word Health Organization (WHO).

More than 50 icons pledge support to AFC's #BreakTheChain in less than 48 hours

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

More than 50 icons pledge support to AFC's #BreakTheChain in less than 48 hours

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) #BreakTheChain campaign marked a significant milestone today with more than 50 players and officials pledging their support to the COVID-19 public awareness movement since its launch just 48 hours ago.

The COVID-19 epidemic continues to impact the global sporting calendar but that has not stopped Asia’s biggest names from sharing inspiring messages of solidarity and timely reminders on the best health practices and guidelines put in place by the World Health Organization (WHO).