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Asian Football Confederation postpones the 2027 Asian Cup because of conflict in the Middle East

Asian Football Confederation postpones the 2027 Asian Cup because of conflict in the Middle East

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    AFC said that after consultations with Saudi organisers, it had decided to push the start of its marquee continental championship back from Jan. 7 to Dec. 23.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    Author: JOHN DUERDEN The 2027 Asian Cup soccer tournament has been delayed almost a year in the wake of recent deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, becoming the biggest sports event to be postponed amid the conflict in the Middle East. The Asian Football Confederation issued a statement Tuesday saying…

    — The Pioneer

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AFC said that after consultations with Saudi organisers, it had decided to push the start of its marquee continental championship back from Jan. 7 to Dec. 23.

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Asian Football Confederation postpones the 2027 Asian Cup because of conflict in the Middle East

AFC said that after consultations with Saudi organisers, it had decided to push the start of its marquee continental championship back from Jan. 7 to Dec. 23.

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