Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Indonesian government approves 2023 Asian Cup bid
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) is to meet with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to discuss bidding for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the country’s sports minister has a…
AFC extends deadline for expressions of interest in 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended the deadline to submit expressions of interest for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup until July 15 as it seeks a new host for the pan-regional…
All India Football Federation told to resolve governance issues ‘or face Fifa ban’
Fifa has instructed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to hold long-awaited leadership elections and adopt a new constitution by the middle of September, or face disciplinary action, an official…
Australia considers 2023 Asian Cup hosting bid
Football Australia is weighing up a bid to host next year's AFC Asian Cup
South Korea announces 2023 Asian Cup bid
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has announced it will bid to host the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
South Korea’s president backs 2023 Asian Cup bid
South Korea's president has directed the country's sports minister to try to secure the hosting rights for next year's Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup
AFC invites expressions of interest for hosting rights to the 2023 Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has invited member associations to submit expressions of interest for hosting rights to the 2023 Asian Cup as it seeks a new location for the pan-regional tournament
AFC exco to choose Asian Cup host
The Asian Football Confederation executive committee will choose the replacement host for next year's Asian Cup, after the organisation's congress gave it the power to do so yesterday
AFC faces revenue hole, tricky host decision, after China’s Asian Cup withdrawal
China’s withdrawal as host of the 2023 Asian Cup has undermined some of the most valuable commercial rights deals for the Asian Football Confederation in its 2021-24 cycle, potentially leaving the body f…
China relinquishes Asian Cup hosting rights due to Covid-19 pandemic
China has relinquished its hosting rights for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to “exceptional circumstances” caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced.
Thailand to host AFC Cup fixtures
Buriram in Thailand is to host group-stage matches from the forthcoming AFC Cup after Chinese Taipei relinquished its hosting rights due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation has announced
Chinese Taipei relinquishes AFC Cup hosting rights due to ‘evolving’ Covid-19 pandemic
Chinese Taipei has withdrawn from hosting AFC Cup matches due to “the evolving nature of the Covid-19 pandemic” and ongoing travel restrictions, the Asian Football Confederation has announced.
AFC discussing ‘Asian Super League’ with leading federations and FMA
The Asian Football Confederation is discussing a revamped top-tier continental club competition with its leading federations and its exclusive commercial rights agency Football Marketing Asia, according…
BeIN adds AFC club competition rights in Mena region
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has expanded its portfolio of Asian Football Confederation content in the Middle East and North Africa region for the 2022 season to now include rights to club competitions…
AFC launches task force to elevate club competitions
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced plans to launch an elite club competition task force, which will comprise members from Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United…
BeIN picks up rights to remaining AFC Qualifiers across most of Mena region
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has acquired media rights to the remaining AFC Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 Fifa World Cup in 18 territories across the Middle East and North Africa
Free TV Australia secures AFC rights across Pacific Island territories
Free-to-air television consortium Free TV Australia has secured media rights to Asian Football Confederation national team and club competitions across several Pacific Island territories
Australian Professional Leagues acquires AFC rights
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has secured exclusive rights to club competitions of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the governing body of Asian football, for the 2021-24 cycle