News for 'Asian Football Confederation'

AFC for youths as referees

AFC for youths as referees

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bin Hammam withdraws from FIFA presidential race

Bin Hammam withdraws from FIFA presidential race

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Mohamed Bin Hammam of Qatar withdrew his candidacy to be FIFA president on Saturday, one day before he is due to face an Ethics Committee hearing into bribery allegations.

Asian Games chit-chat: Japanese swimmer sent home for stealing camera

Asian Games chit-chat: Japanese swimmer sent home for stealing camera

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

A Japanese athlete at the Asian Games has been charged by police after admitting to stealing a camera from a South Korean journalist, police said on Saturday.

India go down to Yemen

India go down to Yemen

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Ali Al Nono's 82nd minute header gave Yemen a 2-1 victory over India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifying tournament.

Youth Games: Iran girls' soccer team suspended

Youth Games: Iran girls' soccer team suspended

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The Iranian girls' soccer team have been kicked out of this year's first Youth Olympics because of a FIFA ban on playing in Islamic head scarves.

Decision on AIFF ban on July 15

Decision on AIFF ban on July 15

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

The AFC had slapped a year's ban on India hosting foreign team following violence in the IFA Shield final.

E. Bengal feign ignorance about coaches course

E. Bengal feign ignorance about coaches course

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Club president Kalyan Majumdar said there was no intimation from either the IFA or AIFF.

AFC final shifted out of Hyderabad

AFC final shifted out of Hyderabad

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

The AFC Challenge Cup final between India and Tajikistan has been postponed and shifted out of Hyderabad due to unsuitable ground conditions.

Check out who is bookmaker's favourite to head FIFA

Check out who is bookmaker's favourite to head FIFA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa from Bahrain was made the favourite to become FIFA's new president in February's election by bookmaker William Hill on Monday following the eight-year ban on UEFA president Michel Platini.

Pakistan reacts to defeat with anger

Pakistan reacts to defeat with anger

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

In Karachi, mobs gathered to raise slogans against the Pakistani players, particularly Afridi and Younis.

Manchester United's Malaysia match to go ahead

Manchester United's Malaysia match to go ahead

Rediff.com14 May 2007

A friendly between United and a Malaysian select team had been arranged in Kuala Lumpur despite it taking place only two days before the AFC's Asian Cup final in Jakarta.

Mahindra go down to Dhoffar

Mahindra go down to Dhoffar

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Mahindra United were beaten 2-4 by Dhoffar Club of Oman in their second leg match of the Asian Football Confederation Cup.

Mourning Thailand asks to move World Cup qualifier

Mourning Thailand asks to move World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is seeking to move the home World Cup qualifier against Australia on Nov. 15 out of the country amid mourning for the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Rivaldo signs for Saudi club: Report

Rivaldo signs for Saudi club: Report

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

The Brazilian striker has joined Saudi club Al Ittihad on a six-month contract, the Asian Football Confederation reported.

Iran lets hundreds of women attend Asian Champions League final

Iran lets hundreds of women attend Asian Champions League final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The semi-official news agency Tasnim said an unspecified number of women had entered the Azadi (Freedom) Stadium to watch Persepolis seek to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Japan's Kashima Antlers and claim their first continental crown.

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

FIFA has told India's football association to complete changes to its constitution

AFC Under-19: India lose to Iran

AFC Under-19: India lose to Iran

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

India went down to Iran by a solitary goal in their last group match of Asian Football Confederation qualifier in Tehran on Saturday night. Following the defeat, India finished fourth in Group B with four points.

EPL to combat Asia exploitation

EPL to combat Asia exploitation

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

English Premier League chairman Dave Richards has vowed to help protect Asia from being exploited by money-grabbing clubs.

Singapore Armed Forces beat Mahindra

Singapore Armed Forces beat Mahindra

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Chaiman Therdsak's goal from a free-kick gave the visitors a 1-0 victory in the AFC Cup match.