Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is a prominent Bahraini sports executive, serving as the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the first Vice-President of FIFA. He has played a crucial role in promoting football across Asia, enhancing the continent's reputation in the global sporting arena. Under his leadership, the AFC has seen significant developments, including improvements in tournament organization and increased investment in football infrastructure. His recent involvement in the discussions surrounding the bids for the hosting of the AFC Asian Cup 2031 highlights his commitment to elevating the sport within the region.
Born on Nov 01, 1965 (60 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 30,105 | $2,700,000 | 1,197$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 9,025 | $530,000 | 474$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 4.00 | 0.43% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 254,544 | $350,000 | 1,502$ |
| Totals | 4 | 410,817,581 | 619,685 | $4,699,000 | 4,507$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of AFC, warned against endless growth in tournament size.
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Indonesia:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the AFC, agrees with Ceferin's concerns about the potential chaos from World Cup expansion.
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Sweden:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the head of the AFC, agrees with Ceferin and predicts future 'chaos'.
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United Kingdom:
AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa agreed that further expansion would bring 'chaos'.
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Saudi Arabia:
The Asian Football Confederation, led by Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, has entered a new phase of progress.
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Guyana:
Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa fears expansion would lead to chaos.
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Taiwan:
AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said that Infantino had Asia’s support.
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Saudi Arabia:
He is the President of the Asian Football Confederation and chaired the meeting.
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United Arab Emirates:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa praised the historic number of bids submitted to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031.
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