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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Ireland:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is the AFC president who joined Uefa in pushing for Infantino to resign.
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United Kingdom:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is the AFC president who joined UEFA and Concacaf in pushing for Infantino to resign.
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Iran:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is also listed as a possible candidate to succeed Gianni Infantino.
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Canada:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is the longtime president of the Asian Football Confederation who narrowly lost the FIFA presidential election to Infantino in 2016.
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United Kingdom:
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa leads the Asian Football Confederation and has expressed concern over Fifa's actions.
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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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