AFC reveals hosting conditions Champions League group stage
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has revealed the conditions for hosting the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage, with the countries chosen to host the event. A chance to be considered as hosting the 2022 World Cup second qualifying round in the Asian Zone if the central pitch format is used during FIFA Day, May-June 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak In many countries of Asia The group stage of the AFC Champions League will need to be played at the center ground again, with the AFC open to member countries to submit their host offerings until February 15, 2021.
For the hosting conditions, including
1. Must be a country participating in the AFC Champions League
2.1 Member countries can apply to host more than one group stage.
3. Each group must have one AFC standard playing field.
4. Host country Must be able to guarantee that there will be no restrictions (Or have little restrictions) on travel and detention regulations. For clubs and their representatives To enter the country
5. Host country A flight to the country is required for the participating clubs. (Can be a direct flight or an international connecting flight)
6. The situation of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country will also be considered in the selection of the host country.
7. Have a standard backup pitch. For supporting the last match of the group stage That have to start competing at the same time
8. Have at least one training ground for the 2 clubs participating in the competition.
9. Able to coordinate with the relevant medical departments In the detection of COVID-19 For the team and representatives from the AFC Upon arrival Which is expected to be 4 days before the first match day until the end of the competition Under the guidance of infection control staff that comply with the AFC criteria
10. AFC reserves the right to benefit. All broadcasting and marketing The same as the competition time for each match The host member country will still have the right to sell tickets. If the AFC allows spectators in the field
The cost conditions are as follows.
1. The host nation is responsible for all costs related to the racetrack and training ground. Competition fees Including various administrative expenses Throughout the tournament
2. The host nation is responsible for domestic travel expenses. For clubs and AFC representatives
3. The host nation is responsible for the necessary medical expenses. Including the detection of COVID-19 And other expenses Related According to the AFC practice guidelines
4. The host nation is responsible for the accommodation fee. And food for representatives from AFC This includes meeting rooms, work rooms and SIM cards throughout the event.
5. Accommodation for each club will be responsible for each club. Including expenses associated with the team throughout the competition
6. The AFC will have some budget. To help the whole host country And the clubs participating in the competition In terms of expenses such as accommodation, food and COVID testing.
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