Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa
United KingdompoliticianMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is a prominent Bahraini sports official, currently serving as the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). He has been instrumental in promoting football across Asia and is known for his efforts to enhance the sport's infrastructure and governance in the region. Recently, he was in Sri Lanka discussing the development of a state-of-the-art international football stadium, emphasizing the country's potential for sports growth despite economic challenges.
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Sheikh Salman welcomed FIFA’s reversal of the controversial plan and emphasized the need for proper consultation in football governance.
UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino, demands accountability after failed FIFA rights plan
Canada· 2026-08-01
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is the president of the Asian Football Confederation and has called for transparency in future football plans.
Gianni Infantino and five days that shook football - and the echoes of European Super LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa also welcomed Fifa’s decision to stand down from its plans.
Football Australia and AFC welcome Fifa climbdown on World Cup sell-off plan | Football AustraliaUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is mentioned as a potential candidate to oppose Infantino.
Membaca Strategi Infantino Batalkan Penjualan Saham Piala Dunia
Indonesia· 2026-08-01
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa, among possible contenders.
Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke | FifaUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-31
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is the AFC president who has overseen significant growth in Asian football.
Will Fifa president Gianni Infantino lose his job? If so, who comes in?United Kingdom· 2026-07-31Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is the head of the Asian Football Confederation and a potential successor to Infantino.
Europa idzie na wojnę z FIFA i Infantino. Wynik już jest przesądzony
Poland· 2026-07-10
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa acknowledged that Asian representatives have underperformed but highlighted the fierce competition at the world level.
Wenger: 'World Cup quá sức với các đội châu Á'
Vietnam· 2026-07-09
Sheikh Salman was one of the main competitors against Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential election.
Gianni Infantino, človek, ki je očistil Fifo, zdaj pa se pogreza v globoko blato
Slovenia· 2026-07-07
Sheikh Salman commented on the high level of global competition after only two Asian teams advanced.
Saat Fase Grup Piala Dunia Makin Longgar, Tim-tim Asia Justru BerguguranIndonesia· 2026-06-30
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is hopeful of a new era of leadership at the helm of the Pakistan Football Federation.
Asian Football Confederation chief ‘hoping for new era of Pakistan Football Federation leadership’ as election rules announced - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-04-05
He is the president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and discussed the progress of Sri Lanka in football.
ලංකාවට ජාත්යන්තර පාපන්දු ක්රීඩාංගණයක්
Sri Lanka· 2025-04-04
