| Hamam calls to demonstrate professionalism
22 February 2006
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AFC president Mohamed Bin Hammam believes that the time has
come to show professionalism (Stanley Chou/WSG)
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MALDIVES - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohamed Bin Hammam calls Asian clubs to demonstrate professionalism inorder to develop the game in the continent.
Inaugurating a seminar for team managers of clubs participating in this year's AFC Champions League and AFC Cup, Bin Hammam said: “The AFC recognizes that clubs are at the centre of football development in Asia and unless the national leagues and clubs show improvement, Asian football can never be developed.” quoted in the official AFC website today.
“Asian clubs need to change from the current amateur to professional status and the time has come to show professionalism in the premier club tournaments of Asia. I am confident that the clubs will develop and challenge the best in the world.”
The two day seminar is conducted with the objective of discussing issues related to the tournament such as regulations, commercial platform and its management, media management, event management.
The two-day seminar will introduce and acquaint the participating clubs with a modular system of preparation which will help them implement smooth hosting of matches in their home grounds. New Radiant chairman Ali Azim and Treasurer Ali Shareef are currently in Kuala Lumpur to attend the seminar.
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