Sri Lankan Fernando banned for life by FIFA

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 08:53

Former Sri Lankan football chief Manilal Fernando was banned from football for life by world governing body FIFA on Wednesday.

AFC president backs Qatar World Cup

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 15:25

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Friday backed Qatar to host a successful FIFA World Cup in 2022.

City footballer Alwyn George aims big

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 11:05

Having played for India`s junior team in the qualifying rounds of Asian Football Confederation (AFC), city midfielder Alwyn George, adjudged as the best youngest player of the country, has now set his eyes on the senior team.

Vietnam to host 2014 AFC women`s Asian Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 14:17

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially awarded the finals of the 2014 women`s Asian Cup to Vietnam, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced here.

Subhash Bhowmick not for new I-League format

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 13:34

The veteran East Bengal trainer expressed his views on the new structure of the I-League and on the proposed IPL style league to be held next year.

Bahrain`s Sheikh Salman voted new AFC president

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 13:47

Bahrain`s Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa was voted the new president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday, replacing disgraced ex-leader Mohamed bin Hammam.

AIFF eyeing UAE investment to revive Indian football?

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 11:22

In a move to revive football in India, the AIFF has invited investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to bid for two available club slots in India`s top-flight domestic football league.

Iraq appoint new national football coach

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 14:39

Hakeem Shakir has been promoted from caretaker to Iraq head coach, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has said.

AFC extends suspension of former president

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 14:54

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced Sunday the extension of suspension against Mohamed Bin Hammam, amid corruption charges against its former president.

Bin Hammam suspended by AFC following new bribery scandal

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 11:16

Mohamed bin Hammam has been suspended by the governing body after an internal audit revealed more wrongdoings from the Qatari official.

Al Wehdat crushes Salgaocar in AFC league match

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 14:39

Jordan`s Al Wehdat thrashed Salgaocar 5-0 in group `D` league match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2012, in Amman on Wednesday.

AIFF`s constitution to be amended

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 20:40

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to amend its constitution in order to adopt the new regulations which have come from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).