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Middle East war puts Asian Football Confederation in a tricky situation

  • Asian football has long been structured around regions, with competitions split between East and West
  • With conflict in the Middle East escalating on Feb. 28, the AFC was forced into emergency mode as the knockout stages of its club competitions approach
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Historic King Fahd International Stadium set for major upgrade as Saudi Arabia bids for 2027 AFC Asian Cup

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Victory for Iraq should not mask flaws of AFC Cup

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