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asian football confederation news

Japan may have reached a glass ceiling: Simon Chadwick

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned. (REUTERS)
Published on Jul 04, 2026 10:39 pm IST

Are the kids alright?

India's under-17 women start against Australia on Saturday.
Published on May 01, 2026 08:00 am IST

Asian Football Confederation says Iran still set to play at FIFA World Cup

President of Iran Football Federation Mehdi Taj and Mayor of Tehran Alireza Zakani stand next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran
Published on Mar 16, 2026 04:36 pm IST

Inter Kashi offer to play only away matches

Inter Kashi, who will debut in ISL in 2025-26, have said they are okay with only away matches. (ANI)
Published on Jan 12, 2026 09:51 pm IST

Clubs ask AIFF to inquire about Asian berths from AFC

14 clubs in the top tier league have asked the national body to enquire from Asian Football Confederation (AFC) if India would keep its continental berths after a truncated season. (ISL)
Updated on Dec 28, 2025 10:31 pm IST

ISL: AIFF to seek direction from SC

Indian Super League got stalled because the agreement with current commercial partners, Football Sports Development Limited, expires in less than a month. (AP)
Updated on Nov 10, 2025 11:59 pm IST

HT Kick Off: Will AIFF’s strikers’ proposal work?

Will reducing a foreign player in the 11 help in the search for the next Sunil Chhetri?
Published on Jul 04, 2025 09:00 am IST

HT Kick Off: ISL: The way forward?

For ISL double winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the Salt Lake stadium was a fortress last season.
Published on Jun 27, 2025 03:24 pm IST

HT Kick Off: What numbers do not reveal

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey (centre) flanked by the federation's treasurer Kipa Ajay (left) and technical director Syed Sabir Pasha at last Friday's media conference in New Delhi.
Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:00 am IST

Mohun Bagan seek legal opinion after AFC decision

Mohun Bagan are contemplating legal steps after the Asian body ruled that they were deemed to have withdrawn from the Asian Champions League competition after refusing to travel to Iran for a game. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 10:24 pm IST

Single game QF, SF and final set for Asian Champions League

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Published on Jul 05, 2021 11:49 am IST

Asian confederation confirms North Korea's World Cup withdrawal

File Photo of a North Korean flag.
Updated on May 16, 2021 10:52 am IST

Qualifying round draw of 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup in India postponed

Logo of AFC Women's Asian Cup
Updated on May 11, 2021 03:34 pm IST

Uzbekistan to stage AFC Champions League Group H and I matches

AFC Champions League Trophy: File Image
Published on May 10, 2021 05:05 pm IST

Soccer-AFC bans Brazilian striker Jaja for four years over doping violation

File Photo of Jaja
Published on Apr 06, 2021 12:27 pm IST

Asian Champions League East Zone matches postponed due to COVID-19

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Published on Mar 11, 2021 01:48 pm IST

Majority of Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed until June due to COVID-19

Qatar's head coach Felix Sanchez, second left, celebrates with players during the AFC Asian Cup quarter-final match against Korea Republic.
Published on Feb 19, 2021 03:30 pm IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup in India to be held from Jan 20 to Feb 6 next year

AFC Women's Asian Cup Trophy
Published on Jan 28, 2021 12:41 pm IST

AFC cancels, postpones tournaments; India's schedule also affected

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Published on Jan 25, 2021 07:16 pm IST

World Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers postponed to next year

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Updated on Aug 12, 2020 03:17 pm IST

AFC lauds Indian players, AIFF for contribution in fight against COVID-19

Udanta Singh greets India skipper Sunil Chhetri after he scored the first goal against Kenya in the Hero International Cup football finals.
Updated on Apr 14, 2020 02:57 pm IST

India must work to become a force in Asian football again: Igor Stimac

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Updated on Jun 01, 2019 07:23 pm IST

History made as women to referee men’s AFC Cup clash

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Published on May 14, 2019 12:50 pm IST

Ex-UAE cop Al Romaithi in fray to head Asian football body

UAE sports chief Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi speaks to the media after the launch of his campaign for president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on March 7.
Published on Mar 07, 2019 10:45 pm IST

AIFF President Praful Patel in race for AFC’s FIFA council member election

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and AIFF President Praful Patel exchange greetings at the end of an interaction with media after FIFA Council meeting in Kolkata on Friday.
Published on Mar 01, 2019 05:07 pm IST

AFC Asian Cup: Victorious Qatar returns to Doha to a ‘rapturous’ welcome

Qatar players celebrate after winning the Asian Cup.
Updated on Feb 03, 2019 03:22 pm IST

2019 Asian Cup: Organizers condemn Saudi piracy of TV broadcasts owned by Qatar’s BeIN Sports

File photo from the 2019 Asian Cup match between Iran and Yemen.
Updated on Jan 09, 2019 04:23 pm IST

VAR to make 2019 Asian Cup debut from quarter-finals

African Champions League Final - First Leg - Al Ahly vs Esperance Sportive de Tunis - Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt - November 2, 2018 VAR displayed on the big screen before the match
Updated on Nov 15, 2018 01:02 pm IST

Indian women’s football team rout Bangladesh 7-1 in AFC Olympic qualifier

The Indian women’s football team defeated Bangladesh in the AFC 2020 Olympics Qualifiers.
Updated on Nov 11, 2018 05:46 pm IST

Asian Cup football gets green light for four subs

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Updated on Oct 12, 2018 01:07 pm IST