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AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup to December 2028 citing security concerns
Media reports detail Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and tournament uncertainty
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Reports surfaced about multiple Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, including at least 20 strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over an 11-day period, killing at least 12–17 people and injuring more than 300.
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“The AFC, he explained, is under no obligation to rush the file through and is monitoring developments before settling on a final date.”
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa , AFC president · reddit ↗
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa AFC president Asian Football Confederation Tournament organizer Houthi rebels Attacker
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first by Bloomberg.com , 5d ago · also Bloomberg Politics
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No one really wants this merger, neither West Asia wants to merge with North Africa or vice versa, but you could split the competitions in Asia or have two federations.
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