AFC Rethinks Club Competition Format, Gives Time for Development
4 months, 4 weeks ago

AFC Rethinks Club Competition Format, Gives Time for Development

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is considering giving its revamped club competitions more time to develop before further amendments are considered. The opening phase of the Asian Champions League Elite will be extended to allow the league to establish itself and give teams time to prepare for the competition. The number of teams participating in the Asian Champions League Two has been reduced from 40 to 24, with teams from Japan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia joining the competition alongside teams from lower-ranked nations.

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East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
2 months, 1 week ago

East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece

China Daily  

The expansion of the East Asia Super League to include the champion club from the Mongolian league is expected to further promote the sport across a wider region in Asia. The premier basketball league of East Asia has scored a major expansion with Mongolia's national champion club set to join the current 10-team regional showpiece starting from next season. The …

East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
2 months, 1 week ago

East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece

China Daily  

The expansion of the East Asia Super League to include the champion club from the Mongolian league is expected to further promote the sport across a wider region in Asia. The premier basketball league of East Asia has scored a major expansion with Mongolia's national champion club set to join the current 10-team regional showpiece starting from next season. The …

East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
2 months, 1 week ago

East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece

China Daily  

The expansion of the East Asia Super League to include the champion club from the Mongolian league is expected to further promote the sport across a wider region in Asia. The premier basketball league of East Asia has scored a major expansion with Mongolia's national champion club set to join the current 10-team regional showpiece starting from next season. The …

East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
2 months, 1 week ago

East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece

China Daily  

The expansion of the East Asia Super League to include the champion club from the Mongolian league is expected to further promote the sport across a wider region in Asia. The premier basketball league of East Asia has scored a major expansion with Mongolia's national champion club set to join the current 10-team regional showpiece starting from next season. The …

Star-studded Saudi Arabian, Japanese and Chinese clubs setting the pace in Asian Champions League
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Star-studded Saudi Arabian, Japanese and Chinese clubs setting the pace in Asian Champions League

Associated Press  

Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez and Aleksandar Mitrovic, Saudi Arabian clubs are dominating the western zone of the AFC Champions League Elite but, in the east, Japan is on top with Chinese clubs bouncing back after a difficult period. Like the European version, Asia’s top tier tournament has expanded the number of group stage games from six to eight …

Asia's first intl esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai
6 months ago

Asia's first intl esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai

China Daily  

The Esports Asian Champions League, Asia's first international, multi-title esports tournament was unveiled on Sept 24 in Shanghai. The Esports Asian Champions League, Asia's first international, multi-title esports tournament was unveiled on Tuesday in Shanghai, aiming to help integrate the fragmented esports system in Asia and promote the industry's standardization and internationalization, announced the organizer. Organized by VSPO, the biggest …

Asia's first intl esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai
6 months ago

Asia's first intl esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai

China Daily  

The Esports Asian Champions League, Asia's first international, multi-title esports tournament was unveiled on Sept 24 in Shanghai. The Esports Asian Champions League, Asia's first international, multi-title esports tournament was unveiled on Tuesday in Shanghai, aiming to help integrate the fragmented esports system in Asia and promote the industry's standardization and internationalization, announced the organizer. Organized by VSPO, the biggest …

Asia's first intl esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai
6 months ago

Asia's first intl esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai

China Daily  

The Esports Asian Champions League, Asia's first international, multi-title esports tournament was unveiled on Sept 24 in Shanghai. With ACL, to be able to bring and unite all these players together and bring them under one tournament is truly fantastic," said HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, vice-chairman of the Savvy Games Group and the honorary chairman of the …

Asia's first intl esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai
6 months ago

Asia's first intl esports tournament unveiled in Shanghai

China Daily  

The Esports Asian Champions League, Asia's first international, multi-title esports tournament was unveiled on Sept 24 in Shanghai. The Esports Asian Champions League, Asia's first international, multi-title esports tournament was unveiled on Tuesday in Shanghai, aiming to help integrate the fragmented esports system in Asia and promote the industry's standardization and internationalization, announced the organizer. Organized by VSPO, the biggest …

A new era in Asian soccer begins Monday when the AFC Champions League Elite debuts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A new era in Asian soccer begins Monday when the AFC Champions League Elite debuts

Associated Press  

The first edition of the AFC Champions League Elite begins Monday with stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Riyad Mahrez looking to lead their Saudi Arabian clubs to success in Asia. “I have said this a few times — if you compare my data from English football to Saudi football, I run even more, but with the difference that …

New AFC Asian champions to earn 100 cr in prize money in club competition revamp
9 months, 1 week ago

New AFC Asian champions to earn 100 cr in prize money in club competition revamp

The Hindu  

The winners of the new Asian Champions League Elite will pocket a minimum of $12 million, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday in a major boost to club football in the region. The first prize is a three-fold increase from the sum won by Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates in May in the final edition of the Asian …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Klinsmann credits South Korean players who made step up to European leagues
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Klinsmann credits South Korean players who made step up to European leagues

The Hindu  

South Korea coach Juergen Klinsmann praised players from the national team who have established themselves in Europe’s top leagues, saying on Sunday that Asian football has vastly improved in the last decade to give them such opportunities. The key to Asian teams to improve their national team level is to send players to top European leagues,” Klinsmann told reporters ahead …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Australia team preview, squad, previous performance, key players
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Australia team preview, squad, previous performance, key players

The Hindu  

Unlike other international tournaments where the team is usually written off, the Australian football team, known as the Socceroos will enjoy the spotlight come the AFC Asian Cup 2023. AFC Asian Cup: Australia Preview Previous AFC Asian Cup appearances: 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 Titles: 1 Best Finish: Champion AFC Asian Cup record: W12, L5, D4 Goals : 40 Biggest Win: …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up?
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up?

Al Jazeera  

As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn’t won major titles. “India is not a giant in football because they haven’t done anything on the international front for years,” Stephen Constantine, former head coach of the Indian men’s football team, told Al Jazeera. The team’s fearless approach under Stimac has impressed fans, …

AFC Asian Cup 2023 schedule: Full list of matches in Qatar 2024, India to begin campaign against Australia
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023 schedule: Full list of matches in Qatar 2024, India to begin campaign against Australia

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the AFC Asian Cup, Asia’s biggest continental tournament, is set to kick off in Qatar on January 12, 2024. Anticipate a spectacular array of events throughout the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™️ 🇶🇦⚽️ join us in this championship for memories you won't forget! 🤩 Welcome to Qatar 🇶🇦#AsianCup2023#hayyaasiapic.twitter.com/zZ4wt8VPHY — AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 January 6, …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams

The Hindu  

Asia is set to start its 2026 World Cup journey, giving the lower-ranked teams such as Afghanistan, Bhutan and Pakistan a chance to grab some attention and secure matches against football’s continental heavyweights. The Asian Football Confederation’s 20 lowest-ranked teams compete in two-leg, home-and-away series on Thursday and next Tuesday, with the 10 winners advancing to the second round of …

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar marks 100 days countdown to continental event
1 year, 5 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar marks 100 days countdown to continental event

The Hindu  

There are just 100 days to go until Qatar hosts the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The moment was marked during a special celebration in Doha, Qatar attended by the AFC General Secretary, Datuk Seri Windsor John, Mansoor Al Ansari, LOC Managing Director, Jassim Al Jassim, LOC CEO, Hani Ballan, LOC Board Member as well as other members of the …

AFC Women’s Champions League: Format, schedule and eligibility criteria announced for first-ever tournament
1 year, 7 months ago

AFC Women’s Champions League: Format, schedule and eligibility criteria announced for first-ever tournament

The Hindu  

The criteria for entry, competition format and schedule for the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League, set to be introduced in the 2024-25 season, was confirmed during AFC Women’s Football Committee’s first meeting on Sunday. From the 2028-29 season onwards, the direct entry slots will be determined by AFC Women’s Club Competitions Ranking and Women’s Club Licensing Criteria. Additionally, in order …

AFC increases men’s Champions League prize money by 200 percent; introduces Women’s Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

AFC increases men’s Champions League prize money by 200 percent; introduces Women’s Champions League

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee on Monday restructured the Asian club football structure in a virtual meeting, chaired by President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, from the 2024-25 season. “Our club competitions are already amongst the best and most lucrative in Continental football, and today the AFC is embarking on a new and historic era with these forward-looking …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India in Group B with Syria, Uzbekistan and Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India in Group B with Syria, Uzbekistan and Australia

The Hindu  

India was drawn in group B in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Thursday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS This will be India’s fifth appearance in the AFC Asian Cup, with the Blue Tigers having participated at the continental level in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019 previously. “This is the first time that India …

Asian football set to get new Champions League format in 2024
2 years, 3 months ago

Asian football set to get new Champions League format in 2024

The Hindu  

The Asian Champions League is set to be revamped in the 2024-25 season as part of reforms that should add a third club football competition for the continent. The marquee Champions League would be cut to 24 teams, instead of the current 40, playing eight guaranteed games in an opening league stage instead of six in a traditional group stage, …

Asian Football Confederation Reworks Qualifying Format for 48-Team FIFA World Cup in 2026
2 years, 7 months ago

Asian Football Confederation Reworks Qualifying Format for 48-Team FIFA World Cup in 2026

News 18  

The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed a new qualifying format to factor in its expanded number of direct entries for a 48-team World Cup in 2026. The governing body for soccer in Asia issued a statement on Monday saying a four-round qualifying system has been designed in preparation for the eight direct spots and single intercontinental playoff slot allocated to …

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Despite Question Marks Over Form and Preparation, Igor Stimac’s India Start as Favourites vs Cambodia in Opener
2 years, 9 months ago

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Despite Question Marks Over Form and Preparation, Igor Stimac’s India Start as Favourites vs Cambodia in Opener

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team have the last chance to punch a ticket for the AFC Asian Cup next year. AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Head Coach Igor Stimac Warns against Complacency, Calls for Support from Fans India have faced Afghanistan twice in the previous round, drawing 1-1 on both occasions. As always said that playing in a full packed stadium …

China gives up hosting rights for 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to Covid-19 situation
2 years, 10 months ago

China gives up hosting rights for 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to Covid-19 situation

India Today  

The Asian Football Confederation on Saturday confirmed that China has given up on the hosting rights for the 2023 Asian Cup football tournament due to the Covid-19 situation in the country. Notably, the Asian Cup news comes weeks after the Asian Games, which was set to be held in September in the Chinese city of Huangzhou, were postponed until 2023 …

UEFA’s revised Champions League qualification plans ‘fair’ and ‘add value’ – ECA
3 years ago

UEFA’s revised Champions League qualification plans ‘fair’ and ‘add value’ – ECA

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A revised proposal to admit two teams to …

Asian Champions League announces procedural changes
3 years, 1 month ago

Asian Champions League announces procedural changes

The Hindu  

The Asian Champions League is set to move closer to its European namesake in its schedule and the number of foreign players each team is allowed, the Asian Football Confederation said Friday. From September 2023, the continent’s flagship event will transition to an autumn-spring format that replaces the current spring-autumn cycle that has been in place since 2004. READ | …

AFC accepts India's bid to host Asian Cup 2023 third-round Qualifiers in Kolkata
3 years, 1 month ago

AFC accepts India's bid to host Asian Cup 2023 third-round Qualifiers in Kolkata

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation has accepted India's bid to host the third round of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers which are to be held from June 8, 2022. "While 13 teams, including host China PR, have already qualified by virtue of their earlier performances in the second round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the final 11 places remain …

Asian Champions League: AFC confirm revised group, schedule after Australian clubs pull out of tournament
3 years, 9 months ago

Asian Champions League: AFC confirm revised group, schedule after Australian clubs pull out of tournament

Firstpost  

Sydney FC, Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar placed in the top six in the A-League regular season to qualify for the domestic playoffs, which start 11 June and are scheduled to conclude on 26 June, clashing with the Champions League preliminary and playoff stages, and prompting their withdrawal from the tournament on Friday. Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation has …

AFC moves World Cup qualifying group out of China
3 years, 10 months ago

AFC moves World Cup qualifying group out of China

The Hindu  

Matches in Group A of Asia's 2022 World Cup preliminaries will be played in an as-yet-undetermined neutral venue after the Chinese Football Association announced the games could no longer be played in China, the Asian Football Confederation has said. READ| Asian Cup qualifiers: Indian footballers banking on Qatar's cooling technology to beat the heat "The Asian Football Confederation has today …

Asian Football Confederation to launch Women's Champions League in 2023
3 years, 11 months ago

Asian Football Confederation to launch Women's Champions League in 2023

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation plans to launch a women's Champions League in 2023 to further boost the women's game across the continent, the continental governing body said on Wednesday. The AFC in 2019 organised the pilot Women's Club Championship with four sides from Australia, China, Japan and South Korea competing in a round-robin format, laying the groundwork for a future …

AFC postpones Asia’s 2022 World Cup qualifying matches
4 years, 1 month ago

AFC postpones Asia’s 2022 World Cup qualifying matches

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation announced on Friday that the majority of Asia’s 2022 World Cup qualifying matches in March will be postponed to May and June — with a few exceptions that include Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia. “Taking into consideration the existing travel and quarantine restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across the continent, the AFC and FIFA have …

Asia's World Cup qualifiers set to be postponed until June
4 years, 1 month ago

Asia's World Cup qualifiers set to be postponed until June

The Hindu  

The remaining matches in the second phase of Asia’s qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup finals are set to be postponed until June due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With travel restrictions and strict quarantine regulations making travel to many Asian nations difficult, a spokesman for the Asian Football Confederation said the regional body was still …

AFC Women's Asian Cup to be held from Jan 20 to Feb 6, 2022 - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup to be held from Jan 20 to Feb 6, 2022 - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The next edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup will be held from January 20 to February 6, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed on Thursday. The tournament will also serve as the qualifiers for the cross Confederation FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, which will see a record five Asian teams seal their …

2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup in India Expanded to 12 Teams, Kick-off on January 20
4 years, 2 months ago

2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup in India Expanded to 12 Teams, Kick-off on January 20

News 18  

The Asian Football Confederation and the Local Organising Committee for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 have confirmed the dates for the upcoming edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s tournament. Adding to the intensity, the tournament will also serve as the qualifiers for the historic cross Confederation FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to be co-hosted by Australia and New …

Asian Champions League, AFC Cup group stages to be played in centralised venues
4 years, 2 months ago

Asian Champions League, AFC Cup group stages to be played in centralised venues

The Hindu  

This year's Asian Champions League and AFC Cup club competitions will be played in centralised group stages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday. Asian soccer's governing body said the Asian Champions League group stage matches in the west region will be scheduled between April 14-30, while the east region games are planned for April …

AFC Champions League East Asia matches moved to Qatar - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 5 months ago

AFC Champions League East Asia matches moved to Qatar - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation on Friday said it has moved all remaining Asian Champions League games for East zone sides to Qatar from Malaysia. The games, including remaining group matches, will now take place from November 18 to December 13 in Doha, which earlier this week saw the conclusion of West zone matches where Iran's Persepolis advanced to the December …

Asian Champions League East Zone to resume on November 18 - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 5 months ago

Asian Champions League East Zone to resume on November 18 - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Asian Champions League's rescheduled group stage matches for clubs in the East Zone will take place from November 18-December 4, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed on Tuesday with the release of the fixture list. Perth Glory, one of three Australian teams in the competition, kick off the East Zone restart with a Group F game against China's Shanghai Shenhua …

Asian Champions League May be Played in Centralized Venues Next Year Too
4 years, 6 months ago

Asian Champions League May be Played in Centralized Venues Next Year Too

News 18  

The Asian Champions League could play a second season in centralized hub venues next year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the competitions organizer said Friday. Centralized formats are definitely on the table, Asian Football Confederation general secretary Windsor John said Friday. The western section of the knockout rounds begins Saturday in Doha without defending champion Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia which …

Asian Champions League set to resume on September 14 - football news
4 years, 6 months ago

Asian Champions League set to resume on September 14 - football news

The Hindu  

When the decision was made in 2013 to split the Asian Champions League into east and west geographic zones, it was unthinkable that a team from one half of the continent could book a place in the grand final long before some clubs on the other side had started the group stage. Competition in the western zone restarts from Monday …

FIFA creates new national-team game dates to cut backlog - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 7 months ago

FIFA creates new national-team game dates to cut backlog - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

FIFA on Tuesday created a new window for national team games in the middle of Europe's 2021-2022 football season to catch up on fixtures that were postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ : Related Topics FIFA / UEFA / COVID-19 Top-tier leagues in Europe, which have to skip a weekend program during national-team match windows, have yet to discuss the …

Asia's World Cup Qualifiers Postponed to 2021 Due to Covid-19
4 years, 7 months ago

Asia's World Cup Qualifiers Postponed to 2021 Due to Covid-19

News 18  

Qualifying matches in Asia for the 2022 Qatar World Cup have been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation said in a statement on Wednesday. The second round of Asian qualifiers were originally scheduled to take place during the international windows in October and November but they would not …

Malaysia to host Asian Champions League matches in East Asia
4 years, 8 months ago

Malaysia to host Asian Champions League matches in East Asia

The Hindu  

Malaysia has been named the Asian Champions League's centralised hub in East Asia with matches in the region due to restart in October, the continent's soccer governing body said on Monday. Asia's elite club competition was suspended in early March because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will resume in West Asia hub Qatar on September 14. Teams from China, Australia, …

Asian Champions League to restart with groups in Qatar hub
4 years, 8 months ago

Asian Champions League to restart with groups in Qatar hub

The Hindu  

The Asian Champions League is set to restart after a seven-month pause with Qatar announced on Thursday as the host of all western region games through the semifinals. The Asian Football Confederation said 16 teams - including four from Saudi Arabia and four from the United Arab Emirates - will go to Qatar as a centralised venue to complete the …

AFC assures completion of 2020 competitions with new calendar
4 years, 8 months ago

AFC assures completion of 2020 competitions with new calendar

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation has reiterated its commitment to complete all its competitions lined up in 2020 with a new calendar, including India’s World Cup Qualifiers against Qatar and Afghanistan in October and November respectively, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup, which were postponed from March, June and September, have already …

Asian Champions League to resume in September, October
4 years, 8 months ago

Asian Champions League to resume in September, October

The Hindu  

The Asian Champions League will resume in two regional hubs in September and October with a single match deciding the title in early December, the Asian Football Confederation said on Thursday. The continent's elite club competition, which was suspended in early March because of the novel coronavirus outbreak, will resume first in West Asia on September 14 and in East …

Asian football getting ‘closer’ to return, says official
4 years, 9 months ago

Asian football getting ‘closer’ to return, says official

The Hindu  

Asia’s Champions League is getting closer to a return but it will have to wait until domestic competitions are back in action, a senior football official told AFP on Wednesday. Asian Football Confederation general secretary Windsor John said: “We are approaching closer to the return of football.” “We have to wait for all the domestic leagues to start first,” added …

COVID-19: AFC extends postponement of all matches
4 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19: AFC extends postponement of all matches

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed all the matches scheduled to be held in May and June due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Asian football's governing body said in a statement. "Following the continued preventive measures and travel restrictions put in place by several Governments, the Asian Football Confederation has decided today to postpone all matches and competitions scheduled to …

Virus-hit AFC Champions League delays knock-out rounds
5 years ago

Virus-hit AFC Champions League delays knock-out rounds

The Hindu  

The Asian Champions League pushed back the start of its Eastern zone knock-out rounds on Monday after the competition was severely disrupted by the novel coronavirus. “These are challenging and unprecedented times,” Asian Football Confederation general Windsor John said in a statement, after emergency talks in Kuala Lumpur. “The AFC will not put anyone at risk during these times of …

Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou among 10 cities to host AFC Asian Cup 2023, confirms Chinese Football Association
5 years, 3 months ago

Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou among 10 cities to host AFC Asian Cup 2023, confirms Chinese Football Association

Firstpost  

In hosting the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the CFA aims to promote the China Football Reform Plan with more infrastructure, better youth programmes and promotion of the grassroots game Kuala Lumpur: The 10 host cities for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 were on Saturday announced by the Chinese Football Association. AFC President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim …

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