AFG President on Club Competition Growth
The President of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, confirmed that the new season of Asian club competitions marks a significant turning point, reflecting Asian football's entry into a new phase of strength and global presence. He explained that the current competition system includes the Champions League for the elite, the secondary Champions League, the Asian Challenge Cup, and the Women's Champions League, all aimed at elevating the technical level and expanding participation among clubs. This season's edition of the Elite Champions League features the largest number of teams to date, with 32 clubs, enhancing competition and increasing opportunities for club development. He also noted that the evolution of the tournaments has led to a surge in fan viewership, with an increase of up to 174% for the 2025-2026 season, reaching approximately 2.5 billion views, and a 32% rise in the secondary Champions League, with 916 million views. These efforts are part of strategic goals to strengthen the presence of Asian football on the international stage.
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