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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Receives AFC Diamond of Asia Award

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Receives AFC Diamond of Asia Award

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Receives AFC Diamond of Asia Award

SEOUL: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been awarded the prestigious AFC Diamond of Asia Award, celebrating his commitment to advancing both Asian and global football. The award was presented at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 ceremony in South Korea on October 29.

AFC Honors Infantino’s Visionary Leadership in Asian Football

The AFC Diamond of Asia Award, one of Asian football’s most respected honors, was presented to President Infantino for his visionary leadership and dedicated support toward football growth in Asia. The ceremony was held at the Grand Peace Palace at Kyung Hee University in Seoul.

AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa presented the award, saying, “The Asian football community is deeply grateful to President Infantino for his unwavering dedication to promoting and strengthening the sport across Asia.”

Stars of Asian Football: Son Heung-min, Akram Afif, and Kiko Seike

South Korean football icon Son Heung-min was recognized as the Asian International Player of the Year for the fourth time, marking another significant achievement for the forward.

Qatar’s Akram Afif and Japan’s Kiko Seike were also celebrated, winning the AFC Player of the Year awards in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively.

UAE Referee Ibrahim Yousef Al Raisi Honored for Excellence

UAE international beach soccer referee Ibrahim Yousef Al Raisi was also honored with a special award for referees, recognizing his outstanding officiating skills in numerous Asian and international championships.

The AFC Annual Awards 2023 celebrated the best in Asian football, recognizing achievements that are helping to shape the future of the sport across the continent.

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