News for 'Asian Football Confederation'

ISL recognised as India's top football league

ISL recognised as India's top football league

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The Asian Football Confederation recommended the AIFF to "open a pathway" for two I-League clubs' entry into ISL by the end of 2020-21 season.

On birthday, Chhetri named 'Asian Icon' by AFC

On birthday, Chhetri named 'Asian Icon' by AFC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Chhetri is currently the highest goal-scoring active Asian player with 64 strikes from 101 matches and third in the world after superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

AFC suggests revamp of AIFF

AFC suggests revamp of AIFF

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

AFC secretary general Peter Veelappan said it is time the AIFF becomes professional and behaves like one.

Chelsea officials call on AIFF chief

Chelsea officials call on AIFF chief

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The London-based club will further discuss various possible areas of co-operation with Indian football.

FIFA candidate and AFC head Salman signs amended human rights pledge

FIFA candidate and AFC head Salman signs amended human rights pledge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has signed an amended version of an Amnesty International pledge to end human rights abuses and corruption in the sport should he win election to soccer's top job later this month.

Fransa's inclusion in NFL a mistake: AFC

Fransa's inclusion in NFL a mistake: AFC

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

AFC secretary-general Peter Vellappan slammed the Goa club, saying teams that do not follow professional principles should not form part of the National League.

Kuwait threatened with FIFA ban for government interference

Kuwait threatened with FIFA ban for government interference

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Kuwait, home to influential sports power broker Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, has been threatened with a ban by FIFA because of government interference in the running of the local football association.

'FIFA president's reign should be only 8 years'

'FIFA president's reign should be only 8 years'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) head Mohamed Bin Hammam will propose that the president of soccer's world governing body FIFA should have a maximum reign of eight years.

Pakistan can host WC qualifier, says FIFA

Pakistan can host WC qualifier, says FIFA

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Pakistan have been cleared to play next month's 2014 World Cup qualifier at home in Lahore and there have been no formal requests from opponents Bangladesh to switch the game, FIFA said on Thursday. The Asian zone preliminary round second-leg tie will be one of the first important international sporting events to be held in Pakistan since gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team bus in Lahore in 2009, killing seven people.

AFC slams AIFF for poor standard

AFC slams AIFF for poor standard

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The AIFF was criticized for blaming cricket for India's poor showing in football, in which it is ranked 128 in the world.

AFC chief critical of India's facilities

AFC chief critical of India's facilities

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

I don't think that India should dream about being at world level even after 100 years, said Mohamed bin Hammam.

Bhaichung Bhutia inducted into AFC's Hall of Fame

Bhaichung Bhutia inducted into AFC's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been inducted into the AFC's Hall of Fame, the All India Football Federation said on Wednesday.

Suspension ends but Bin Hammam investigation goes on

Suspension ends but Bin Hammam investigation goes on

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are continuing their investigation into sidelined president Mohamed Bin Hammam despite his provisional suspension ending on Tuesday.

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

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DPR, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show

DPR, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Holders Iraq and secretive North Korea could face sanctions from the AFC for failing to send a player to their media conferences on Monday ahead of their opening Asian Cup matches.

AFC for youths as referees

AFC for youths as referees

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Australia pull out of 2018 World Cup bid

Australia pull out of 2018 World Cup bid

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Australia has pulled out of bidding to host the 2018 World Cup finals and will instead focus on hosting the 2022 tournament, the country's football federation (FFA) said on Thursday.

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

Lebanese soccer referees to go on trial June 10

Lebanese soccer referees to go on trial June 10

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The three Lebanese referees charged with accepting sexual bribes from three women to fix an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup match will go on trial from June 10 to 14, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing their attorney.

AIFF meet on constitutions

AIFF meet on constitutions

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Top Kolkata coaches skip AFC course

Top Kolkata coaches skip AFC course

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Of 23 coaches attending the course, only three are from the football powerhouse.

Japan hit India for six

Japan hit India for six

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Defending champions Japan won the first qualifying match in the AFC Asian Cup 6-0.

CAS reject Bin Hammam bid to reclaim AFC presidency

CAS reject Bin Hammam bid to reclaim AFC presidency

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Mohamed Bin Hammam has failed in his bid to be reinstated as head of Asian soccer by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday.

FIFA to control NFL dope testing

FIFA to control NFL dope testing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Random selection of matches for the tests would be done through draw of lots.

Bangladesh coach suspended

Bangladesh coach suspended

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Argentine coach Diego Cruciani was suspended after attempting to assault Indian referee Rizwan-ul Haq during his team's Asian Cup pre-qualifying match against Pakistan.

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World football governing body FIFA on Thursday sought an update from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on the current scenario in India to which the national federation reiterated its stance that it would resolve the impasse surrounding an unified league in a two-three year window.

Nepal kicked out of AFC youth tourney for fielding over-age player

Nepal kicked out of AFC youth tourney for fielding over-age player

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Nepal have been kicked out of the Asian Football Confederation's under-16 championships in India next year after being found guilty of fielding an over-age player in the qualifying tournament.

Former AFC chief Bin Hammam's life ban overturned by CAS

Former AFC chief Bin Hammam's life ban overturned by CAS

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam has won his appeal against a life ban from all soccer-related activity over bribery allegations, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Thursday.

Bin Hammam suspended by AFC for financial wrongdoing

Bin Hammam suspended by AFC for financial wrongdoing

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The Asian Football Confederation have suspended former President Mohamed Bin Hammam after a lengthy audit of their accounts revealed fresh allegations of financial wrongdoing, the body said in a statement on Tuesday.

AFC bans Ishfaq for four matches

AFC bans Ishfaq for four matches

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

The disciplinary committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has imposed a four match ban on Salgaocar Sports Club midfielder Ishfaq Ahmed.

No room for Australia, New Zealand in Asian Games: OCA chiefand in Asian Games: OCA chief

No room for Australia, New Zealand in Asian Games: OCA chiefand in Asian Games: OCA chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

OCA president Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah said the Asian Games is already too big.

Constantine is AFC coach of the month

Constantine is AFC coach of the month

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

The 41-year-old British national guided India to the silver medal at the Afro-Asian Games.

I-League clubs need not worry about future: AIFF chief

I-League clubs need not worry about future: AIFF chief

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

I-League-ISL merger likely after three years

Battered Blatter hurt by racism comment

Battered Blatter hurt by racism comment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

FIFA President Sepp Blatter snapped at colleagues and looked beset by nerves on Wednesday as he described the hurt he felt after being criticised for his comments about racism in soccer.

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is a mere servant at the service of football, he said on Friday as he re-stated his intention to run for a fifth mandate in next May's election.

ISL gets recognition from AFC; India to have 2 national football leagues

ISL gets recognition from AFC; India to have 2 national football leagues

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The cash-rich Indian Super League has been finally granted official recognition by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), meaning there will be two national leagues in the country from 2017-18.

FIFA lifts suspension on Yemen

FIFA lifts suspension on Yemen

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

FIFA had imposed the suspension for what it called serious interference by political authorities in the internal affairs of the Yemen's football association.

Bin Hammam to run for FIFA presidency

Bin Hammam to run for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

AFC chief Mohamed Bin Hammam on Friday launched his bid to unseat Sepp Blatter as head of global soccer with a campaign built on transparency and technology.

Blatter drops hint he plans to stay on as FIFA president

Blatter drops hint he plans to stay on as FIFA president

Rediff.com3 May 2013

FIFA president Sepp Blatter dropped a hint he plans to stand again for another four year term as the head of world soccer's governing body during a speech to AFC delegates in Malaysia on Friday.

Iraq coach quits after death threats

Iraq coach quits after death threats

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Akram Salman has resigned as coach of the Iraq football team after receiving death threats.