The Japan TimesFeb 4
Japan has ​expressed interest ‌in hosting the 2035 Asian Cup, the Asian ‍Football ⁠Confederation said on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/04/soccer/japan-australia-2035-asian-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #2035asiancup #asiancup #asianfootballconfederation
Japan and Australia interested in hosting 2035 Asian Cup, says AFC

South Korea and Kuwait have also formally expressed interest in hosting the 2035 tournament.

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News BeepDec 9

New restrictions jeopardise Milan vs. Como Serie A fixture in Perth – report

Milan’s meeting with Como in February 2026 is now highly unlikely to be held in Perth due to…
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News BeepOct 6

Asian Cup: Fifa player bans put dampener on Malaysia’s hopes as they face Laos qualifier

Malaysia coach Peter Cklamovski will lead a much-changed squad into Thursday’s Asian Cup qualifier against Laos as the…
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The Japan TimesMar 12, 2025
Jeonbuk Motors coach Gus Poyet slammed the organization of the Asian Champions League Two on Wednesday, saying the second-tier continental club tournament was not worth the bother. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/03/12/soccer/poyet-criticizes-afc/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #guspoyet #asianchampionsleague #jeonbukmotors #sydneyfc #asianfootballconfederation
Poyet unleashes on Asian soccer bosses ahead of Sydney tie

The Jeonbuk Motors coach railed against the selection of match officials, the use of VAR and a forced change of venue after Jeonbuk's pitch was ruled sub-par.

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The Japan TimesSep 15, 2024
The Asian Football Confederation is hoping the revamped Asian Champions League Elite will play a crucial role in encouraging new investment in the continent's clubs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/09/15/soccer/asian-champions-league-new-format/ #soccer #asianchampionsleague #asianfootballconfederation
New Asian Champions League format highlights quality over quantity

The tournament features a new format, trophy and logo as well as three times more cash for the new champion.

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The Japan TimesJun 14, 2024
The inaugural Asian Women's Champions League will kick off in August with 22 teams competing for the top prize of $1.3 million. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/06/14/soccer/asian-womens-champions-league/ #soccer #asianwomen039schampionsleague #asianfootballconfederation #urawaredsladies
Asian Women's Champions League to launch in August with $1.3 million first prize

One club each from 22 countries across the continent will play in the new competition, including reigning Asian Women's Club Championship winners Urawa Reds Ladies.

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The Japan TimesMay 17, 2024
The war in Gaza came to the forefront at world soccer's biggest meeting as the Palestinian association called for Israel to be immediately suspended from FIFA. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/17/soccer/palestine-calls-for-israel-ban-fifa/ #soccer #fifa #palestine #israel #gaza #gianniinfantino #uefa #asianfootballconfederation
Palestinian soccer officials call for Israel to be banned from FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the FIFA Congress in Bangkok that the sport's global governing body will take independent legal advice to consider the Palestinian demand.

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The Japan TimesFeb 24, 2024
According to estimates from two teams competing in the Asian Champions League, enforcing rules to make their stadiums free of nonapproved ads alone costs $50,000 a game, and the costs only go up from there. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/24/soccer/asian-champions-league-high-costs/ #soccer #asianchampionsleague #asianfootballconfederation
Want to play in the Asian Champions League? It will cost you.

Urawa Reds reported to the FIFPro union that only the finalists would earn enough prize money to recover their costs.

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The Japan TimesAug 20, 2023
Kicking off in September 2024, the leading 24 club sides from across Asia will play in the new AFC Champions League Elite, with the champions earning $12 million. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/15/soccer/afc-acl-new-format-2024/?utm_content=buffercfd2d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #asianfootballconfederation #asianchampionsleague #asianwomen039schampionsleague
AFC boosts prize fund for revamped club competitions from 2024

The AFC Champions League Elite headlines a new three-tier setup and replaces the existing format, which features the Asian Champions League and AFC Cup.

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