Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: As the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 fever grips the Continent, fans have been given the opportunity to own a piece of football history with the launch of the tournament’s official merchandise campaign.
True to the tournament’s slogan of ‘Bringing Asia Together,’ a wide range of product lines with the aim to appeal to football fans and consumers of all ages, both for men and women, have been commissioned from across the 24 participating nations.
AFC General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John said: “Merchandise plays a fundamental role to engage sporting fans and in raising awareness during all major competitions. The range of AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 merchandise has been deliberately designed to be as diverse as possible to give fans from all teams a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of this AFC Asian Cup.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Football fever is spreading throughout the United Arab Emirates, with iconic buildings being transformed and given vibrant makeovers to celebrate the highly-anticipated AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Football fans in the UAE will now be greeted by grand footballing imagery ahead of the tournament which kicks off next month, when 24 nations compete for the most prestigious prize on the Continent in the biggest sporting event in West Asia.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Some of the greatest minds in world football will be fixing their sights on Asia’s ultimate prize as the anticipation builds towards the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, which kicks off in just 15 days with hosts UAE taking on Bahrain at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.
The world’s second-oldest Continental football competition will welcome an all-star cast of head coaches who have enjoyed success on the world’s biggest stages with China PR’s Marcelo Lippi boasting the most impressive resume, having guided Italy to the 2006 FIFA World Cup title in Germany.
Coming in a close second is Philippines head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson who led England to two quarter-finals at the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups while Islamic Republic of Iran’s head coach Carlos Queiroz has the honour of helping three teams qualify for the FIFA World Cup – South Africa, then with his native Portugal and twice with Team Melli in 2014 and 2018.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: India were the first national team to arrive for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 when they landed today in Abu Dhabi International Airport. The team were greeted with a fervent reception from their supporters thanks to a staggering 3.3 million Indian community who call the UAE home.
The Blue Tigers will be competing in the Continental showpiece for the fourth time in their history, having previously participated in the 1964, 1984 and 2011 editions.
Head coach Stephen Constantine had named a 34-man preliminary squad for the biggest-ever AFC Asian Cup which was trimmed to 28 before boarding the plane to Abu Dhabi. A final list of 23-players will be announced next week.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: After travelling nearly 25,000km across several major Asian cities, the exquisite new AFC Asian Cup trophy has finally landed today in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – one of the four host cities of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Finding its way to the Emirates Group HQ Building at the Dubai International Airport, the new silverware was greeted by representatives from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the UAE 2019 Local Organising Committee as well as long-time AFC partners, Emirates Airlines.
AFC Tournament Director Shin Man Gil said: “The trophy tour for the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup was truly an epic journey as this was the first time a new trophy has been commissioned in over 62 years of the tournament’s proud history.
Sat, 25 Sep, 2021
Abu Dhabi: More young females are taking up football with opportunities thriving throughout the UAE. This was the major takeaway as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) delivered another coaching session for young girls in Abu Dhabi, showing first-hand the benefits of taking up the sport and inspiring the next generation of football stars.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 will be the biggest and richest edition in the competition’s prestigious history and an event of this magnitude requires a distinct identity to match its stature.
The AFC Asian Cup logos have transformed in every edition to showcase the distinctiveness of its host nation and the diversity of the Asian culture.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are among just five Asian nations to have hosted the competition twice and the logos mark contrasting styles from when the West Asians first staged the competition in 1996.
The 1996 slogan depicted a rising nation from the West, showcasing the dynamism of the country’s three host cities – Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain as well as the unity of the Continent.