Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa
United KingdompoliticianMaleb. 19654.6Global Dominance: 0.01%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.
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Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is the AFC president who joined Uefa in pushing for Infantino to resign.
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Gianni Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-10
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is the AFC president who joined UEFA and Concacaf in pushing for Infantino to resign.
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions | Football politicsUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-10Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa is also listed as a possible candidate to succeed Gianni Infantino.
احتمال استعفای اینفانتینو از فیفا قوت گرفت | اعلام گزینههای جانشین
Iran· 2026-08-03
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.
Pressure grows on Infantino as adviser resigns over FIFA World Cup investor plan
Canada· 2026-07-31
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa leads the Asian Football Confederation and has expressed concern over Fifa's actions.
A World Cup with no participants – it could be Gianni Infantino’s boldest move yet | Marina HydeUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-31
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of AFC, warned against endless growth in tournament size.
FIFA’s disastrous ambitious push for a 64-team World Cup: Expansion, inclusion and controversy
South Africa· 2026-07-23
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the AFC, agrees with Ceferin's concerns about the potential chaos from World Cup expansion.
Piala Dunia 64 Tim, Peluang Timnas Indonesia dan Tantangan Penyelenggaraan
Indonesia· 2026-07-21Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the head of the AFC, agrees with Ceferin and predicts future 'chaos'.
64 lag i fotbolls-VM 2030? Här är för- och nackdelarna
Sweden· 2026-07-20AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa agreed that further expansion would bring 'chaos'.
Gianni Infantino opens door to 64-team World CupUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-13
The Asian Football Confederation, led by Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, has entered a new phase of progress.
نهائي جدة 2025 حقق رقمًا قياسيًا يُجسد نجاح الهوية الجديدة والمسابقات القارية
Saudi Arabia· 2025-08-24
Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa fears expansion would lead to chaos.
CONCACAF president opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal
Guyana· 2025-04-15AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said that Infantino had Asia’s support.
FIFA head touts effects of bigger tournaments
Taiwan· 2025-04-13He is the President of the Asian Football Confederation and chaired the meeting.
الاتحاد الآسيوي لكرة القدم يؤكّد استمرار دعم الاتحادات الوطنية والإقليميةSaudi Arabia· 2025-04-12Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa praised the historic number of bids submitted to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031.
6 ملفات تنافس الإمارات على استضافة كأس آسيا 2031
United Arab Emirates· 2025-04-11