AFC President Hails Saudi Organization of AFC U17 Asian Cup

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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AFC President Hails Saudi Organization of AFC U17 Asian Cup

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and First Vice President of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa praised the Kingdom's remarkable success in hosting the AFC U17 Asian Cup, which concluded on Sunday in Taif after three weeks of competition among 16 Asian national teams, SPA reported.
He stated that the Kingdom successfully provided the ideal environment to host the tournament and presented it in a way that befits the reputation and stature of Asian football, further proving the Kingdom's capability to host major sporting events to the highest organizational standards.
He also praised the exceptional roles played by various official entities in the Kingdom in creating the factors for the tournament's success, expressing his gratitude to Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF).



Al-Hilal to Kick Off FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Campaign against Real Madrid

This expanded edition of the tournament will be featuring 32 teams for the first time - SPA
This expanded edition of the tournament will be featuring 32 teams for the first time - SPA
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Al-Hilal to Kick Off FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Campaign against Real Madrid

This expanded edition of the tournament will be featuring 32 teams for the first time - SPA
This expanded edition of the tournament will be featuring 32 teams for the first time - SPA

Al-Hilal Football Club will begin its FIFA Club World Cup 2025 journey on Wednesday , with a high-profile clash against Real Madrid at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, US.

According to SPA, the match is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament’s opening round.

This expanded edition of the tournament, featuring 32 teams for the first time, is being held under the supervision of FIFA and includes top continental champions from around the world.