AFC Equipment Regulation

AFC
Equipment Regulations
AFC Equipment Regulations
Contents
INTRODUCTION
1
Reference
Definition
General Terms
Section 1:
Basic Principles
1. Scope of Application
Approval Procedure
2. Principles
3. Preliminary Competitions
4. Final Competitions
5. Approval process
6. Effect of approval
7. Process in case of disapproval
Playing Equipment
Section 1:
General terms
8. Playing Equipment
9. Colours
10. Numbers
11. Players Names
Section 2:
Special Terms
Subsection 1:
Decorative Elements and Sleeve Free Zone

12. Decorative Elements
13. Sleeve Free Zone
Subsection 2:
Identification of Member Association, countries and Club

on playing equipment
14. Identifications of Member Associations & Clubs
15. Identifications on shirts
16. Identification on shorts
17. Identification on socks
18. Identifications by means of special manufacturing
techniques
19. Matchday customization of shirts
20. Official AFC badges
Special Equipment
Section 1:
Special Equipment for players

21. General Principle
22. Captains armband
23. Goalkeeper gloves
24. Goalkeeper Cap
25. Gloves worn by outfield players
26. Headband and wristbands
27. Special medical protection items
28. Items worn under Playing Equipment
29. Warm-up bibs
Section 2:
Special Equipment for individuals present in the

controlled stadium area
30. General principle
31. Tops
32. Bottoms
33. AFC Equipment for Match Officials
Section 3:
Special Equipment for other persons

34. Ball boys and girls, player escorts and flag bearers
Section 4:
Other equipment items

35. Footballs
36. Football boots
37. Shinguards
38. Field equipment
Manufacturer Identification
Section 1:
General Terms
39. Types of Manufacturers Identification, Technology
Labels and Quality Seals
41. No Manufacturers Identification as Decorative
Elements
Section 2:
Manufacturers Identification on Playing Equipment items

42. Identifications on Shirts
43. Identifications on Shorts
44. Identifications on socks
45. Identification by mean of special manufacturing

techniques
Section 3:
Manufacturers Identification on Special Equipment Items

for Players
46. Captains armband, goalkeeper gloves, goalkeeper
cap, gloves worn by outfield players, headband and
wristbands and special medical items
48. Warm-up bibs
49. Technology Labels and Quality Seals on Special
Equipment items for Players
Section 4:

for individuals present in the Controlled Stadium Area
50. Player bags and team equipment bags
51. Tops
52. Bottoms
Section 5:

for other persons
54. Field Equipment
55. Footballs
Sponsor Advertising
56. Sponsor advertising for teams national team
competitions
57. Sponsor advertising for teams club competitions
58. Advertising restrictions
59. Number of sponsor on the shirt
60. Use of sponsor advertising on the shirt for club
competitions
61. Branding restriction and scope of application
62. Sponsor advertising for Match Officials
63. Ball boys and girls, players escorts and flag bearers
64. Field equipment
Measurement Procedure
65. Measurement method
66. Organising Committees for AFC Competitions
67. Responsibility
10 Disciplinary Procedure
68. Disciplinary matters
69. Applicable law
70. Matter not provided for
APPENDIX A
Kit-related terms and explanatory notes
APPENDIX B
Terms related to manufacturers identifications
APPENDIX C
AFC Competitions
Introduction
The main objective of the AFC Equipment Regulations is to define for all Member
Association and Clubs who are participating in AFC Competitions what is required and
what is permitted at those events, and to ensure equality and an implementation related
to equipment matters.
The AFC Equipment Regulations also to treat all Member Association on an equal basis
in the spirit of fair play and to allow the Manufacturers to enhance our sport through
aesthetic creativity and design.
We wish to draw your attention to the fact that there are some differences in the
requirement for Equipment used in football matches held on the occasion of a Final
Competition or a Preliminary Competition
These regulations are also intended to provide an example for Member Association and
Clubs to adjust their own Competition regulations accordingly. A global and consistent
policy of equipment regulations will benefit all parties involved.
1. Reference
AFC Club Competition:
AFC Equipment Regulations (Summary)
Back
URAWA REDS
Smith
URAWA REDS
Club Name:
Max: 2cm (H)
Max: 2cm2
Smith
Players Name:
5-7.5cm (H)
Number Height:
25-35cm
Stroke Width: 3-5cm
Gap: 4cm
URAWA REDS
URAWA REDS
Max: 2 cm2
Club Name:
Max: 7.5cm (H)
Club ogo:
Max: 5 cm2
Goalkeepers Name:
Max: 2cm
AFC National Team Competition:

AFC Equipment Regulations (Summary)
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2 Definitions
The terms in Capital letters used in these Regulations (as hereinafter defined) shall
have the following meaning(s):
AFC
The Asian Football Confederation.
AFC Headquarters
AFC House, Jalan 1/155 B, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia
Club
Any football club whose representative team participates

in the AFC club competition. Please see Appendix C
Club Name
The official name of the club, including standardised

abbreviations thereof.
Collar Zone
The band which is 3cm wide around the neck of the

jersey, shirt or top starting at the neck opening (where
no actual collar is presented) or at the base of a clearly
defined structural collar.
Controlled Access Areas
The locations of the Matches and other events, such

as (without limitation) Stadia and their fences and
perimeters, the aerial space above the Stadia, and
all other locations associated with the Competitions,
including the Facility Areas, media centres, international
broadcast centres, Official Training Sites, designated
official hotels (including but not limited to the official
hotels for the Participating Teams), hospitality and VIP
areas and facilities, other areas to which admission is
regulated by the Organising Associations accreditation
system, and surrounding and adjacent areas to the
locations described above.
Competition
Please see Appendix C
Competition
Regulations
The relevant regulations for an AFC Event as issued

by the AFC Executive Committee, being the binding
regulations for the relevant AFC Event regulating
the rights, duties and responsibilities of all Member
Associations participating in the Preliminary Competition
or the Final Competition.
Country Name:
The official name of the country of the Member

Association, including standardised abbreviations
thereof.
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Complete Sample Set
A complete sample set consists of one shirt, one pair of

shorts and one pair of socks in the version used for the
Competition Match. All elements which are mandatory
for the competition in question must appear on all three
items which constitute the sample. In particular, the
number and the name of the player (if applicable) as well
as the sponsor advertising (if applicable) must appear.
Decorative Elements
A representation of geometric figures, designs and

further aesthetic elements, other than identifications of
a Member Association or Manufacturers Identifications,
which are added to, and used in, the design of any
Equipment item.
Equipment
All garments and apparel items, in particular items listed

in Appendix A of these Regulations, whether already
existing or hereafter invented, which are worn by the
following individuals involved in a Match:
a) Players;
b) Team Officials;
c) Match Officials; and
d) Ball boys and girls, player escorts and flag bearers.
Equipment includes Playing Equipment items and
Special Equipment items.
FIFA
The Fdration Internationale de Football Association.
Final Competition
The final competition of a AFC Event that is scheduled to

take place in a host country appointed by AFC featuring
those Member Associations whose representative teams
have qualified as a result of the Preliminary Competition.
Jacquard Weave
A weaving method which incorporates a specific pattern,

intrinsic to its formation, and created by integrating
different yarns and/or structures. The term jacquard
actually refers to a type of knitting machine. This
device individually controls needles and small groups
of needles on the machines that allows complex and
highly patterned knits to be created. A pattern can be
repeated every centimetre or more, as often as desired,
depending on the complexity of the machine.
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Left and Right
The description left or right refers to the side of the

body as viewed by the person wearing the item of kit in
question.
Manufacturer
A company that designs, produces (directly or through

a non-branded licensee) and sells products bearing its
own registered trademarks for use in the sports market.
Entities distributing such products are not considered
Manufacturers.
Manufacturers
Identification
A registered trademark of a Manufacturer which is

displayed on an Equipment item in a manner defined in
art. 39 A) of these regulations
Match(es)
Each football match(es) in its entirety (including extra

time and penalty kick) of the Competition, and including
any delayed, deferred Matches and/or replays.
Match Commissioner
The official Match commissioner who is appointed

and entrusted by AFC with supervising the orderly
organisation of a Match and ensuring that AFCs
regulations and instructions are observed.
Match Officials
Collectively all referees, assistant referees, the fourth

official on the International List and any further appointed
match officials. When applicable, it also includes the
fifth official as well as the additional assistant referees.
Member(s), Member
Association(s)
Those National Associations who are members of FIFA,

and who have applied for and been granted Ordinary,
Provisional, Associate or Exceptional membership
of AFC. For the purpose of this definition Ordinary,
Provisional,
Associate
and
Exceptional
membership shall have the same meaning as contained
in AFC Statutes.
National Association(s)
The controlling bodies for association football within

each country or territory of Asia.
National Flag
The officially recognised national flag of the country of

the Member Association, or parts thereof, in its exact
geometric form or a proportional representation thereof.
National Team
Nick Name
A descriptive name or designation given to the

representative team of a Member Association which
is commonly used in the country of the Member
Association and abroad.
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Official (home) Kit
The kit that the whole Club or national team wears for its
football Matches.
Official Member
Association Emblem
The official emblem or logo (whether registered or

unregistered) selected by a Member Association to
represent the Member Association.
Official Club Emblem
The official emblem or logo (whether registered or

unregistered) selected by a Club to present the Club
Official Member
Association Mascot:
The official mascot (whether registered or unregistered)

selected by a Member Association to be commonly and
publicly identified with, or to represent, the representative
team of a Member Association or the Member
Association itself.
Official Symbol of the

Member Association
or the Club
Any symbol or graphic element (whether registered or

unregistered), other than the Official Member Association
Emblem, as selected by the Member Association to
officially represent the representative team of a Member
Association or the Member Association itself, including
any official national symbol of the country of the Member
Association.
Participating Players
Those players registered and participating in the

Competition and any other players under the authority
of AFC during the Competition.
Participating Team(s) /
Participating Club(s)
Those teams participating in the Competitions, under

the authority of the Club, Member Associations and
AFC during the Competition.
Playing Equipment:
Comprises collectively the components/items shirt,

shorts and socks.
Quality Seal:
A tag, label or comparable element of the Manufacturer,

designed to officialise an Equipment item and to protect
the Equipment item against counterfeiting.
Preliminary Competition
The qualification phase for a Final Competition, featuring

the representative teams of all Member Associations
and clubs that have applied to enter the respective
AFC Event. As a result of the Preliminary Competition,
representative teams are either eliminated from the AFC
Competition or qualified for the Final Competition.
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Registered Trademark
Trademark which is registered in an official state

register. A trademark only has to be registered in one of
AFCs member association states. Includes all types of
advertising, such as name, logo, product line, figurative
logo and script.
Reserve (away) Kit
Any Playing Equipment of a Member Associations

representative team consisting of a different Colour to
the Official Equipment.
Sleeve free zone
Each sleeve must have a free surface at least 12 cm long

and 8 cm wide centered along the outer seam of the
sleeve. This zone is exclusively reserved for specified
badges and no manufacturer identification may be
placed there. It must be centered between the shoulder
point and the elbow point.
Sponsor Advertising
Any type of kit advertising (message, statement,

sponsors trademark, etc.) agreed upon by a Club/
Member Association and a third party either for a fee or
free of charge.
Special Equipment
Any Equipment item other than Playing Equipment.
Team Delegation
Collectively all Team Delegation Members.
Team Delegation
Members
The Players and Team Officials of a Member Association.
Team Officials
All coaches, assistant coaches, managers, media

officers, medical staff (doctors, physiotherapists, etc.),
representatives and other individuals appointed by a
Member Association to be present in the Controlled
Stadium Area forming part of a Team Delegation.
Technology Label
An identification label used by a Manufacturer to

communicate a material used in the manufacturing of
an Equipment item or a term identifying the
Manufacturing method.
For the purposes of this Regulation and provided the context so permits:
a. The singular shall include the plural and vice versa.
b. The masculine gender shall include the feminine and vice versa.
c. Reference to persons shall include any legal person or corporation.
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3. General Terms
Section 1: Basic Principles
1. Scope of Application
a) These regulations apply to all preliminary and final round
Competition Matches played under the auspices of the Asian
Football Confederation (hereafter AFC).
b) These regulations govern the sponsor advertising, manufacturer
identification, the authorisation of all Equipment used in
connection with Matches inside of the Control Access Area by all
1. Team Delegation Members;
2. Match Officials; and
3. ball boys and girls, player escorts and flag bearers
c) These regulations also cover manufacturer identification on
Special Equipments such as footballs and field equipment.
d) Where no provision of these regulations is applicable, the
corresponding AFC Competition regulations, the Laws of the
Game of the International Football Association Board (IFAB)
(hereafter: IFAB Laws of the Game) and the FIFA Equipment
Regulations apply.
e) Regulations also apply to other constituent groups being:
i. Media Personnel
iv. Fair Play flag bearers
ii. Security Officials
v. Player Escorts
iii. Ball Boys
f) The aforementioned persons are subject to the provisions of
these regulations when on official duty for an AFC Competition
Match anywhere within the Controlled Access Area and while
acting as a representative of the Member Association and Club
concerned. This includes the time spent on the pitch warmingup, and all official activities prior to and after the Match including
but not limited to interviews, official press conferences, mixed
zones, until final departure from the stadium.
g) The Member Association and Club(s) are solely responsible for
the conduct of its/their players, coaches and officials regarding
the correct implementation of these regulations.
h) Football boots are excluded from the provisions of these
regulations.
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4. Approval Procedure
2. Principles
The authorisation of any kit item is subject to the following provisions:
a) The Member Association or Club is responsible for full
compliance with these Regulations and further applicable laws,
regulations, guidelines and decisions issued by AFC in relation to
any Equipment items used for Matches.
b) The wearing of any kit on the field of play remains subject
foremost to the referees authority as defined in the IFAB Laws of
the Game.
c) Any kit that does not comply with these regulations is strictly
prohibited.
d) The authorisation to wear Equipment for an AFC Final Competition
must be sought in writing from the AFC General Secretariat within
the appropriate deadlines specified in the relevant Competition
regulations.
3. Preliminary Competitions
a) The Member Associations and Clubs are required to follow the
provisions defined herein when participating in a preliminary
round Competition Match played under the auspices of AFC (see
Appendix C).
4. Final Competitions
a) The Member Associations and Clubs are required to send a
sample of their playing kit to the AFC General Secretariat for
inspection after qualifying for an AFC final Competition (see
Appendix C). The timeframe for submission of the kit depends
upon the conclusion of the qualification Competition, but, in all
cases, must be at least three (3) months before the start of the
final Competition.
5. Approval Process
a) The following kit items must be submitted for inspection and
approval:
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i. Official kit (shirt, shorts, socks)

ii. Reserve Kit (shirt, shorts, socks)
iii. Goalkeeper kit (shirt, shorts, socks)
All of the above-mentioned items must be submitted with the
players numbers (see Article 7) and the players name (see Article
8)
iv. Training kits (shirts, shorts, socks)
v. Goalkeeper gloves
vi. Goalkeeper cap
vii. Captains armband
viii. Training Top and Bottom
ix. Team polo shirts
x. Bibs
6. Effect of approval
a) The General Secretariat of AFC will carry out the inspection and
approval process. Their decision will be communicated in writing
to the Member Association and/or Club concerned.
b) If any kit item is altered in any way by either the Member
Association and Club or the manufacturer subsequent to such
approval, the approval will be considered null and void until the
modified version has been similarly inspected and approved by
AFC.
c) An approved kit may be valid for use in other AFC final
Competitions during the same calendar year. In such a case,
the Member Association and Club must notify the AFC General
Secretariat of their intention to use pre-approved Equipment
items for and confirming that all Equipment items are identical to
the approved Equipment items in writing.
7. Process in case of disapproval

a) In the event of any kit item being rejected by AFC, an appeal may
be lodged in writing to the AFC General Secretariat within 30 days
of the decision being issued. The respective AFC Competitions
Committee will take a final decision on whether the kit or kit item
concerned can be authorised. Its decision will be communicated
in writing to the respective Member Association and/or Club.
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Section 1: General Terms
a) Each component of Playing Equipment must be worn consistently
by all Players of the same representative team and must be
produced consistently by the same Manufacturer. Different
components of Playing Equipment may be produced by different
Manufacturers.
b) In accordance with Law 4 of the Laws of the Game, the inside of
all Playing Equipment items is required to comply with the Laws
of the Game and may be freely used by the Member Association
provided that under any prevailing conditions, such as weather
and light, no detrimental effect is caused to the identical visible
appearance and clear distinction of the Players.
c) Subject to AFCs approval, Playing Equipment items may
contain special performance or comparable tools to support the
performance of Players. Any such tool integrated into a Playing
Equipment item must not affect the identical visible appearance
of the respective Playing Equipment item of all Players of the
same representative team, including
i. being transparent or of the identical Colour as the respective
part of the Playing Equipment item associated with the
performance tool;
ii. not being designed or used in a manner limiting the ability
of all Players, the Match Officials, spectators and media to
clearly distinguish the opposing teams irrespective of the
prevailing conditions, such as weather and light;
iii. not bearing any identifications associated with the Member
Association or Manufacturers Identifications; and
iv. not being used as a Decorative Element of the respective
Playing Equipment item.
d) Each Playing Equipment item shall be composed of structural
sections which are combined in order to make up a full shirt, pair
of shorts or socks, such as sleeves, shirt collar, leg of shorts or top
edges of a sock. Any such structural section may be determined
by a change of fabric (e.g. cotton or polyester) and/or technique
(e.g. woven).
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e) No structural section of a Playing Equipment item or material

used for numbers, Player names, badges or to identify the
Member Association, the Manufacturer or any third party, may be
made of reflective material or change Colour or appearance due
to any external influence, including pressure, light or water.
9. Colours
a) The choice of playing kit colours (i.e. Official Kits and Reserve
Kits) must be registered on the player registration form or the
Playing Kit form which shall be issued by AFC.
b) No kit item worn by an outfield player or goalkeeper (shirt, shorts
and socks) may contain more than four (4) colours. Colours
used in identifications of Member Associations, Manufacturers
Identification and/or other marks or insignia not be deemed a
colour of the Playing Equipment. Furthermore, one colour must
be clearly predominant on the shirt, shorts and socks.
c) With the sole exception of vertically or horizontally stripped and
chequered shirts using two Colours equally in a non dominant
manner, in the event of that three or four Coulours are used on
the surface of a Playing Equipment item, one of the colours
used must be clearly predominant and the remaining Colours
on the same Playinig Equipment item must be clearly minor. The
predominant Colour must be visible to the same extent on the
back and front of the Playing Equipment item. In the event of
vertically or horizontally striped or chequered shirts using two
Colours equally in a non-predominant manner, the third or fourth
Colour on the surface of the shirt shall be used in a manner not
affecting the predominant visual impression of the two Colours
used as stripes and chequers and one of these two Colours must
be predominant on shorts or socks.
d) The main (predominant) colour must be visible to the same extent
on the back and front of the kit item in question.
e) Notwithstanding art. 9b) above, a fifth Colour may be used for
numbering and naming purposes (e.g. Players name, numbers).
The Colours used for numbering and naming purposes shall be
the same for all outfield players of the same team
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f) In addition to the Official Kit, each Club or Member Association

shall have a Reserve Kit (reserve colours), which shall also be
declared on the player registration form or the Playing Kit form.
The Reserve Kit shall also be taken to every match of the relevant
AFC Competition.
g) The colours of the Official Kit must be noticeably different from
and contrasting to the colours of the Reserve Kit.
h) The colours worn by the goalkeeper must be noticeably different
from those worn by the outfield players of his or her own team.
Furthermore, the goalkeeper colours chosen for a particular
Match must also be contrasting to the kit worn by the opposing
team, as well as that of match officials (see IFAB Laws of the
Game: Law 4 - The Players Equipment). The Playing Equipment
of all goalkeepers of the same team must be identical.
i) All Goalkeepers registered for a Club or Member Association
must wear the same jersey colours declared to AFC upon entry
to the Competition. Goalkeepers are not entitled to personal
colours.
j) Each team will wear its Official Kit as declared on the player
registration form or the Playing Kit form during Matches of
the AFC Preliminary Competition as well as Final Competition
Matches (see Appendix C).
If in the opinion of the referee or match commissioner, the two
teams colours might cause confusion or prove unsuitable for
television broadcast, the host team will wear its Official Kit while
the visiting team will wear either its Reserve Kit or a combination
of both.
k) If thermal shorts are used, they shall be the same colour as the
main colour of the shorts.
l) AFC will decide on the match colours for all final Competitions.
m) A change of registered colours may be allowed if the Member
Association or Club submits a written request to the AFC for prior
approval at least seven (7) days before the respective Match day
together with the sample of the new equipments
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10. Numbers
Mens shirts:
25 35cm
Womens
shirts:
20 35cm
On the back of the shirt a number may be displayed on a

neutral coloured patch if necessary to ensure legibility.
10 15cm
10 15cm
Stroke width
3 5cm
a) A number must appear on the back (centered) of any shirts used

as Playing Equipment. The number must be between 25cm
(twenty-five centimeters) and 35cm (thirty-five centimeters) in
height, clearly legible and positioned in the center back of the
shirt. The size of the number on the back of the shirts used by
Players in any womens Match must be between 20cm and 35cm
in height. The stroke width of the number must be between 3cm
(three centimeters) and 5cm (five centimeters). Additionally, the
number must be entirely visible when the players shirt is tucked
into the shorts.
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b) The players number must also be displayed on the front of

each shirt in any position at chest level, however this is optional
for teams participating in AFC club competitions. The number
must be between 10 cm (ten centimeters) and 15cm (fifteen
centimeters) in height, clearly legible and be the same colour as
the number on the back of the shirt.
c) The players number must also appear on the front of the shorts
positioned on either leg. The number must be between 10cm (ten
centimeters) and 15cm (fifteen centimeters) in height and clearly
legible.
d) Based on the principle of light and dark contrast of used Colours
and irrespective of the prevailing conditions, such as weather
and light, the Colour used for any number appearing on Playing
Equipment must be clearly legible and distinguishable from a
distance for all Players, Match Officials, spectators and media
from the Colours used for the respective Playing Equipment item.
This distinction may be achieved by displaying the numbers on
a single coloured patch. The number may be surrounded by a
border or shadow outline. A Number Zone must be created on
the back of the shirt unless, in AFCs discretion, the number
appearing is clearly legible and distinguishable from a distance
by all Players, the Match Officials, spectators and media, from
the Colours used for the respective Playing Equipment item. A
Number Zone may be created on the front of the shirt.
e) The numbers may be sewn on or affixed to the kit item by heat
transfer. The numbers may not be attached with VelcroTM or other
temporary means.
f) The Official Member Association Emblem may only appear once
on the bottom of each figure of the number on the back of the
shirt. The size of the Official Member Association Emblem shall
not exceed 5cm and shall not affect the legibility of the number.
Except for the Official Member Association Emblem or the Official
Club Emblem, a number shall not contain, or give the visual
impression of, any identification of the Member Association,
a Manufacturers Identification or elements which in AFCs
reasonable discretion create an association with the Member
Association, Club, Manufacturer, a sponsor or any third party.
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The emblem of the Member

Association may appear once at the
bottom of each figure of the number
on the back of the shirt.
max. 5cm2
11. Players Names

Players name must be 5 7.5cm in height.
The name must be separated from the number by at least 4cm.
5cm 7.5cm
min. 4cm
Final
Preliminary
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a) Players name must be identified by means of his surname or

popular name on the back of the shirt. The name must be identical
with that indicated on the official Player Registration forms.
b) Players names must appear on the back of the shirt used as
Playing Equipment for all Matches played in Final Competitions.
Players names may appear on the back of the shirt used as
Playing Equipment for all Matches played in Preliminary. In the
event that a Players name appears on the back of the shirt
pursuant.
c) The name must be positioned above the number on the back of
the shirt.
d) The letters used for the players name shall be between 5 and
7.5cm in height and must be separated from the number by at
least 4 cm. It may be in upper and/or lower case. For better
legibility, they may be surrounded by a border or shadow outline.
In the case of striped shirts, the name must be either affixed to
a neutral coloured patch or surrounded by a border or shadow
outline.
e) The letters used for the name must be the same colour as that
of the number on the back of the shirt. They may not contain any
advertising, design features or other elements.
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Section 2: Special Terms

Subsection 1: Decorative Elements and Sleeve Free Zone
12. Decorative Elements

a) Playing Equipment items may contain Decorative Elements which
shall not be designed or used in a manner limiting the ability of
all Players, the Match Officials, spectators and media to clearly
distinguish the opposing teams irrespective of the prevailing
conditions, such as weather and light. Decorative Elements may
not dominate a Playing Equipment item.
b) Decorative Elements contained in the Official Equipment and the
Reserve Equipment may be identical, provided that no Decorative
Elements are designed or used in a manner limiting the distinction
between the Official Equipment and Reserve Equipment.
c) Decorative Elements must be permanently incorporated in a
Playing Equipment item using the following techniques:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Jacquard weave;
Tonal print;
Embossing; or
Any other technical solution approved by AFC.
The Decorative Element shall be incorporated permanently into

the Playing Equipment only.
d) Decorative Elements shall not distract or limit the legibility of the
number and sponsor logo.
e) Decorative Elements may form part of a Manufacturers generic
product line, provided these Decorative Elements do not display,
stylise or by all means produce the visual impression of a
Manufacturers Identification, country, Club, a Religious Symbol,
Corporate Symbol or comparable symbol.
f) In case of dispute regarding nature of a representation on
Equipment, AFC at its discretion will decide whether it is to be
regarded as Manufacturers identification, decorative element or
sponsor advertising.
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13. Sleeve Free Zone

a) A space needs to be kept free on each sleeve of the shirt, where
no Manufacturers Identification or any type of identification of the
Member Association may be displayed. This Sleeve Free Zone is
exclusively reserved for specified badges for AFC identification
purposes. No other elements shall be positioned immediately
adjacent to the badges exclusively provided by the AFC general
secretariat. The Sleeve Free Zone on each sleeve must be at least
12cm high, 8cm wide and be centred between the Shoulder Point
and the Elbow Point.
Sleeve Free Zone

A zone must be kept free on the
sleeves for badges supplied by AFC.
>8cm
>12cm
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14. Identifications of Member Associations & Clubs

a) Subject to the restrictions set out in art. 14-16 below in relation
to the respective Playing Equipment item, Member Associations
or Clubs may display the following types of Member Associationrelated identification on their Playing Equipment:
i. Official Member Association or Club Emblem;
ii. Official Member Association or Club Mascot;
iii. Official Member Association or Club Symbol;
iv. Official Member Association or Club Name;
v. National Team or Club Nickname;
vi. Country Name or City Name for Club
vii. National Flag; and
viii. Other marks and insignia as applicable to the Member
Association or Club
b) Any type of identification of the Member Association or Club
listed in art. 14. a) above must be registered with AFC and may
not contain or stylise, or by any other means give the impression
of, any Manufacturers Identification or other elements which, in
AFCs reasonable discretion, create an association with a sponsor
or Manufacturer (e.g. slogans), design features or other elements.
c) Except for the National Flag, which must be used in its geometric
form and according to its correct proportions, there are no
restrictions on the shape of any type of identification of the
Member Association listed in art. 14. a) above.
d) Any type of identification of the Member Association or Club
listed in art.14. a) above may be printed, embroidered or sewn on
as a badge. Any identification of the Member Association shall
be attached permanently to the Playing Equipment. No such
identification of the Member Association may be attached with
Velcro or other temporary means.
e) Any type of identification of the Member Association or Club
listed in art. 14. a) above must not interfere with other elements of
the Playing Equipment identifying the Player (i.e. Players number)
and must not impede the clear distinction of the Players and the
opposing team.
f) The terms and conditions of art. 14 - 18 shall not apply to
Manufacturers Identification, which is specifically governed by
Chapter VII below.
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g) A change regarding the content of any identification may

be allowed if Member Association or Club submits a written
notification to the AFC at least seven (7) days before the respective
Match day together with the sample of the new equipments.
15. Identifications on shirts

a) Subject to the restrictions set out in art. 15 b)-e) below, Member
Associations or Club may display the identifications of the
Member Association or Club listed in art. 14 a) above on the front
and the back of the shirt, in the Collar Zone and on the sleeves.
b) On the front of the shirt, Member Associations or Club may
display the following identifications of the Member Association or
the Club no more than once per type of identification:
i. Official Member Association Emblem or Official Member
Association Emblem;
ii. Either Official Member Association or Club Mascot or Official
Member Association or Club Symbol;
iii. Official Member Association or Club Name;
iv. Either Country/City Name or National Team/Club Nickname;
v. National Flag; and/or
vi. Other marks and insignia as applicable to the Member
Association or the Club.
These identifications of the Member Association or Club may be
positioned at chest level on the front of the shirt only and shall
not limit the legibility of the number positioned on the front of the
shirt. The Member Association or Club is entitled to determine
the exact locations of these identifications at its sole discretion,
whereas in the event that the Member Association has chosen to
display the Official Member Association Emblem and the Country
Name, those identifications are required to be adjacent to each
other.
c) On the back of the shirt, the Official Member Association or Club
Emblem may appear once on the bottom of each figure of the
number as set out in art. 10 f) above.
d) In the Collar Zone (whether inside or outside of the collar) on the
back of the shirt only, in a centred position, Member Associations
or Club may display one single identification of the Member
Association to be chosen among:
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i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Official Member Association or Club Name;

Official Member Association or Club Symbol;
Country or City Name;
National Flag; or
National Team Nickname.
No identification of the Member Association or Club may be

displayed in that part of the Collar Zone (whether inside or
outside) located on the front or side of the shirt.
The following Member Association identification may be displayed on the shirt according to the
following maximum measurements (not including identifications in the Collar Zone):
Official Member Association Emblem: 100cm2
Official Member Association Mascot: 100cm2
Official Member Association Symbol: 100cm2
Official Member Association Name: 12cm2 (lettering 2cm maximum in height)
National Team Nickname:
12cm2 (lettering 2cm maximum in height)
Country Name:
National Flag:
25cm2
National Flag
25cm2
Emblem
100cm2
Mascot
max. 100cm2
Symbol
100cm2
Emblem
max. 100cm2
Emblem
100cm2,
Country Name
max. 12cm2 &
max. 2cm
in height
e) On each sleeve of the shirt, between the Shoulder Point and the
Elbow Point, Member Associations may display only the National
Flag once, whereas the Sleeve Free Zone must be respected on
the left and right sleeve, irrespective of whether the shirt has long
or short sleeves.
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In the Collar Zone of the shirt the Member Association Name, Symbol, Country Name, National
Flag or National Team Nickname may appear in a maximum size of 15cm2.
Only the National Flag
may appear on the sleeve
max. 25cm2
Country Name
max. 12cm2
and 2cm in height
National Flag
max. 15cm2
Symbol
max. 15cm2
f) In relation to identifications of the Member Association located

on the shirt, the following measurements must be observed:
i. Official Member Association Emblem: max. of 100cm2,
subject to the prevailing terms and conditions of art. 10 above
with respect to the numbering;
ii. Official Member Association Mascot: max. of 100cm2;
iii. Official Member Association Symbol: max. of 100cm2;
iv. Official Member Association Name: max. of 12cm2;
v. National Team Nickname: max. of 12cm2;
vi. Country Name: max. of 12cm2;
vii. National Flag: max. of 25cm2; and
viii. Official Member Association Name,
Official Member Association or Club Symbol, Country or Club
Name, National Flag and the National Team or Club Nickname
used in the Collar Zone max. of 15cm2 .
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Any letters used for the Official Member Association or Club

Name, the National Team or Club Nickname and/or the Country
or City Name must not exceed 2cm in height.
g) The club name (or abbreviation thereof) may appear once below
the number under the back of the shirt. The letters used for
the club name must not exceed 7.5cm in height and must be
separate from the number by at least 4cm.
16. Identifications on shorts

a) Member Associations or Club may display the following
identifications no more than once per identification:
i. Either Official Member Association Emblem or Official
Member Association Symbol;
ii. Official Member Association Name; and/or
iii. either National Flag or Country Name.
b) Any identification of a Member Association or Club may only be
displayed on the front of the shorts, no identification of a Member
Association may appear on the back, whereas the following
identifications of the Member Association or the Club (if chosen)
must be located adjacent to each other at the bottom of the same
leg
i.
Either Official Member Association or Club Emblem or Official

Member Association or Club Symbol; and/or
ii. Official Member Association Name or Country Name.
The National Flag or Country/Club Name may either be displayed
at the bottom of either leg or centred on the front waistband of
the shorts. No Official Member Association or Club Emblem,
Official Member Association or Club Symbol or Official Member
Association or Club Name may appear on the waistband of the
shorts.
c) In relation to identifications located on the shorts, the following
measurements must be observed:
i. Official Member Association Emblem: max. of 50cm2;
ii. Official Member Association Symbol: max. of 50cm2;
iii. Official Member Association Name: max. of 12cm2;
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iv. National Flag: max. of 25cm2; and

v. Country Name: max. of 12cm2.
d) Any letters used for the Official Member Association
Name or Country must not exceed 2cm in height.
Emblem
max. 50cm2
National Flag
max. 25cm2
Emblem
max. 50cm2
Emblem
max. 50cm2
Country Name
max. 12cm2
and 2cm in height

a) Member Associations or Club may display the same two
identifications of the Member Association or Club on both socks,
to be chosen among:
i. Either Official Member Association / Club Emblem or Official
Member Association / Club Symbol;
ii. Official Member Association / Club Name; and/or
iii. Either National Flag or Country / City Name.
This type of identification of the Member Association or the
Club may be freely positioned on the socks, whereas each such
identification shall be displayed no more than once on each sock.
b) In relation to identifications of the Member Association or the
Club located on the socks, the following measurements must be
observed:
i. Official Member Association or Club Emblem: max. of 50cm2;
ii. Official Member Association or Club Symbol: max. of 50cm2;
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iii. Official Member Association or Club Name: max. of 12cm2;

iv. National Flag: max. of 25cm2;
v. Country or City Name: max. of 12cm2.
c) Any letters used for the Official Member Association or Club
Name or Country Name or City Name must not exceed 2cm in
height.
National Flag
max. 25cm2
Member Association Emblem

max. 50cm2
Member Association Name

max. 12cm2 and 2cm in height
Up to two member association identifications or club

identifications may be displayed on each sock (both sock must
display the same identifications) according to the following
maximum measurements:
Official Member Association/Club Emblem: 50cm2
Official Member Association/Club Symbol: 50cm2
Official Member Association/Club Name: 12cm2
Country/City Name: 12cm (lettering 2cm maximum in height)
National flag: 25cm2
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18. Identifications by means of special manufacturing

techniques
a) One single identification of the Member Association may be
chosen from among the Official Member Association or Club
Emblem, the Official Member Association or Club Mascot,
the Official Member Association or Club Symbol, the Official
Member Association or Club Name and the National Team or
Club Nickname to be displayed on the shirt and/or shorts in the
form of jacquard weave, embossing, laser etching or tonal print
as a special manufacturing technique. Subject to the terms and
conditions of art. 18 b) below, there is no limitation as to the
number, size and positioning of the type of identification of the
Member Association or the Club chosen. The use of any other
special manufacturing technique requires AFCs prior written
approval.
b) The Colour of the special manufacturing technique pattern must
be similar to that of the Playing Equipment item in question. The
special manufacturing technique pattern must not dominate,
contain a contrasting Colour or affect the distinctiveness of the
Playing Equipment items.
19. Match day customization of shirts

a) The shirt for any Match may be customised with the following
Match related information:
i. Country Names or the two National Flags of the opposing
teams;
ii. Match date; and/or
iii. Name of the city of the Match.
The Member Association must not display on any Playing
Equipment item the official name of the relevant AFC Competition
or any alteration, abbreviation or translation thereof.
b) Any such Match-related information must be displayed on the
front of the shirt at chest level only. The surface area for such
Match-related information must not exceed 50 and the lettering
must not exceed 2cm in height.
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A shirt may be customised for a particular matchday and display:

Country Names or National Flags
Match date
Name of the city where the Match will take place
20. Official AFC badges

a) All Member Associations must display in the right Sleeve Free
Zone the official badges exclusively provided by the AFC general
secretariat for the relevant AFC Event.
b) At its sole discretion, AFC may require the display of a second
official badge to be exclusively provided by the AFC general
secretariat (e.g. Fair Play badge; badge of an official campaign,
etc.) in the left Sleeve Free Zone.
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6. Special Equipment
Section 1: Special Equipment for Players
a) Except for the specific Special Equipment items set out below,
in accordance with Law 4 of the Laws of the Game, a Player
may use Special Equipment only provided that its sole purpose
is to protect him physically and it poses no danger to him or any
other Player. Special Equipment items must be made of material
that is not dangerous to the Player wearing the item or any other
Player. The use of any Special Equipment item remains subject to
inspection and approval by AFC and/or the referee appointed to
the respective Match.
b) Special Equipment items worn by outfield players and goalkeepers
shall not affect the clear distinction for all Players, the Match
Officials, spectators and media of opposing teams irrespective of
the prevailing conditions, such as weather and light.
c) No structural section of, or material used for, Special Equipment
or any other Equipment item listed in art. 35-37 below may be
made of reflective material or change Colour or appearance due
to any external influence, including pressure, light and water.
22. Captains Armband

a) A captains armband exclusively provided by AFC must be used
for all Matches of Final Competitions. AFC may provide two
captains armbands in contrasting Colours.
b) For any Matches of a Preliminary Competition Matches
the captains armband shall be of one dominant Colour, or
exceptionally composed of the Colours of the National Flag
clearly distinguishable from the Colour used on the sleeves of the
shirt of the Player. The captains armband must be an Equipment
item separate from the shirt.
c) Captains armbands shall remain free of, and shall not produce,
in AFCs discretion, the visual effect of a Manufacturers
Identification, a sponsor, any Decorative Element or further
elements, except for the word captain or an abbreviation or
translation thereof.
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23. Goalkeeper gloves

a) Goalkeepers may wear gloves of any Colour. The goalkeeper
gloves shall be an Equipment item separate from the shirt. The
goalkeepers of the same team may wear different goalkeeper
gloves.
b) The number of the goalkeeper may appear once on each
goalkeeper glove. The letters used for the goalkeepers name
shall not exceed 2cm in height.
c) Member Associations or Club may display one single identification
of the Member Association or Club on each goalkeeper glove, to
be chosen among:
ii. Official Member Association or Club Symbol;
iii. Official Member Association or Club Name;
This identification of the Member Association may be freely
positioned on the goalkeeper gloves and shall be displayed no
more than once.
The goalkeepers name and/or number may appear once on each glove. Lettering for name and
number must not exceed 2cm in height.
One Member Association identification may be displayed on each glove (both gloves must
display the same identification) according to the following maximum measurements:
Country Name:
National Flag:
25cm2
National Flag
max. 25cm2
Goalkeepers name
max. 2cm in height
Emblem
max. 50cm2
Goalkeepers number
max. 2cm in height
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d) In relation to identifications of the Member Association or the Club

located on the goalkeeper gloves, the following measurements
must be observed:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Official Member Association or Club Emblem: max. of 50cm2;

Official Member Association or Club Symbol: max. of 50cm2;
Official Member Association or Club Name: max. of 12cm2;
National Flag: max. of 25cm2;
Country or City Name: max. of 12cm2.
e) Any letters used for the Official Member Association / Club Name
or Country Name / City must not exceed 2cm in height.
24. Goalkeeper Cap

a) All goalkeepers may, irrespective of the prevailing conditions,
wear a goalkeeper cap of any Colour. The goalkeeper cap must
be produced by the Manufacturer of a Playing Equipment item.
The goalkeepers of the same team may wear different goalkeeper
caps.
The goalkeepers name and/or number may appear once on the goalkeeper cap. Lettering for
name and number must not exceed 2cm in height.
One Member Association identification may be displayed on the goalkeeper cap according to the
following maximum measurements:
Country Name:
National Flag:
25cm2
Emblem
max. 50cm2
National Flag
max. 25cm2
Goalkeepers name
max. 2cm in height
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b) The name and/or the number of the goalkeeper may appear once
on the goalkeeper cap. The letters used for the goalkeepers
name or number shall not exceed 2cm in height.
of the Member Association or the Club on each goalkeeper cap,
to be chosen among:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Official Member Association or Club Emblem;

Official Member Association or Club Symbol;
Official Member Association or Club Name;
National Flag; or
Country or City Name.
This identification of the Member Association or Club may be

freely positioned on the goalkeeper cap and shall be displayed
no more than once.
d) In relation to identifications of the Member Association located
on the goalkeeper cap, the following measurements must be
observed:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Official Member Association or Club Emblem: max. of 50cm2;

Official Member Association or Club Symbol: max. of 50cm2;
Official Member Association or Club Name: max. of 12cm2;
National Flag: max. of 25cm2;
Country or City Name: max. of 12cm2.
Any letters used for the Official Member Association/Club Name

or Country Name must not exceed 2cm in height.
25. Gloves worn by outfield players

a) The outfield players may wear gloves. The gloves shall be an
Equipment item separate from the shirt.
b) Neither the name, or any abbreviation thereof, nor the number of
a Player may be displayed on the gloves of outfield players.
of the Member Association or the Club on each glove of an
outfield player. This identification of the Member Association
may be freely positioned on the gloves and shall be displayed
no more than once. The size of the identification of the Member
Association shall not exceed 12.
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26. Headband and wristbands

a) The Players may wear a headband or wristbands. Neither the
name, or any abbreviation thereof, nor the number of a Player
may be displayed on a headband or wristband.
b) On each headband or wristband, Member Associations or Club
may display one single identification of the Member Association
or the Club. This identification of the Member Association or the
Club may be freely positioned on the headband or wristband and
shall be displayed no more than once. The size of the identification
of the Member Association shall not exceed 12.
27. Special medical protection items

a) Special medical items, such as headgear, face masks, knee and
arm protectors, glasses and splints, may be approved by AFC
after analysis of the submitted material and subject to Law 4 of
the Laws of the Game. Except for one tonal identification of its
manufacturer which is not visible whilst a special medical item
is used, no special medical item shall display the branding of its
Manufacturer or any third party.

a) Players may use Equipment items worn under the Playing
Equipment, such as underwear, T-shirts and thermal shorts. Such
Equipment items worn under the Playing Equipment may be
separate from, or permanently attached to, the shirt or shorts.
The Colour of any such visible Equipment items worn under the
Playing Equipment must be of the same group of a basic Colour
as the corresponding part (e.g. sleeves or legs) of a Playing
Equipment item. In the event that a Player is wearing a shortsleeve shirt as a Playing Equipment item, a long-sleeve T-shirt
worn under the Playing Equipment must be of the same visual
appearance as the long-sleeve shirt worn by other Players of the
same team.
29. Warm-up bibs

a) AFC may decide to restrict the use of warm-up bibs for any
Matches of Final Competitions. In case of any such restriction,
AFC will exclusively provide each participating Member
Association or Club with a sufficient number of warm-up bibs in
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contrasting Colours for the use of the team before and during the
Matches as well as for the official training sessions. In the event
that AFC decides not to restrict the use of warm-up bibs for any
Matches of Final Competitions, the rules of art. 29 b) below shall
apply.
b) For any Matches of a Preliminary Competition teams may use
warm-up bibs which must be clearly distinguishable, irrespective
of the prevailing conditions, such as weather and light, for all
Players, Match Officials, spectators and media from the Colours
of the shirts being used as Playing Equipment by both opposing
teams and the Match Officials. Member Associations may display
on the warm-up bibs any type of identification of the Member
Association or Club. The Member Association or Club is entitled
to determine the number of the identifications of the Member
Association displayed, their size and the exact locations of such
identifications at its sole discretion.
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Section 2: Special Equipment for individuals present in the controlled

stadium area
30. General principle
a) The terms and conditions of art. 30-34 below apply to any Special
Equipment items worn in the Controlled Access Area by Players,
Match Officials or Team Officials during the warm-up period and
prior to, during (only if a substitute player) and after the Match.
b) AFC may, from time to time, issue Competition Regulations
and/or Media and Marketing Regulations governing the Final
Competitions and/or the Preliminary Competitions containing
specific rules for Special Equipment to be used in the Controlled
Access Area by Players, Match Officials and Team Officials
during the warm-up phase and prior to, during (only if a substitute
player) and after the Match.
31. Tops
a) Players (e.g. during the warm-up period and prior to, during (only
if a substitute player) and after the Match), Match Officials and
Team Officials may wear tops (e.g. tracksuit jackets, rain jackets,
winter jackets, coats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts) in the
Controlled Stadium Area.
b) Member Associations may display on the tops any type of
identification of the Member Association or the Club. The Member
Association or the Club is entitled to determine the number of
the identifications of the Member Association displayed, their
size and the exact locations of such identifications at its sole
discretion.
32. Bottoms
Member Association
identification on tops
and bottoms
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a) Players (e.g. during the warm-up phase prior to, during (only if a
substitute player) and after the Match), Match Officials and Team
Officials may wear bottoms (e.g. tracksuit bottoms, rainwear
bottoms, shorts and winter trousers) in the Controlled Stadium
Area.
b) Member Associations or Club may display on the bottoms
any type of identification listed in art. 14 a) above. The
Member Association is entitled to determine the number of the
identifications of the Member Association or the Club displayed,
their size and the exact locations of such identifications at its sole
discretion.
33. AFC Equipment for Match Officials

a) AFC will exclusively provide all Match Officials with a full set of
Equipment items produced by the official AFC supplier in different
Colours
b) During the warm-up phase and prior to and during all Matches a
Match Official is appointed to, the Match Official must wear only
Equipment provided by AFC. Match Officials may not use any
Equipment items other than those provided by AFC.
c) During the same Match, all Match Officials must wear Equipment
of the same Colour.
All Match Officials must wear the Fair Play badge on the left sleeve of
the shirt during all Matches.
8 cm
12 cm
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Section 3: Special Equipment for other persons

a) AFC will exclusively provide ball boys and girls, player escorts (if
any) and flag bearers with all Equipment items for all Matches of
Final Competitions.
b) For all Matches of a Preliminary Competition ball boys and girls
may wear Special Equipment items consisting of a dominant
Colour and which must be clearly distinguishable for all Players,
Match Officials, spectators and media from the Colours of the
Players of the opposing teams and the referees, irrespective of
the prevailing conditions, such as weather and light.
c) AFC may issue Media and Marketing Regulations governing a
Final Competition and/or a Preliminary Competition containing
specific rules for Special Equipment to be used in the Controlled
Access Area by ball boys and girls, player escorts and flag
bearers.
Section 4: Other Equipment Items

35. Footballs
a) The provisions of Law 2 of the Laws of the Game apply to the use
of footballs.
b) Footballs may display an unlimited number of Decorative
Elements in any position and of any size.
c) Except for Final Competitions or any competition for which
AFC will exclusively provide all footballs, the footballs used for
any Match may display one single type of identification of the
Member Association or the Club to be chosen among:
ii. Official Member Association or Club Symbol; or
iii. Official Member Association Name.
This identification of the Member Association or the Club may be
freely positioned on the football and shall be displayed no more than
once.
d) In relation to identifications displayed on footballs, the following
measurements must be observed:
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i. Official Member Association or Club Emblem: max. of 50;

ii. Official Member Association or Club Symbol: max. of 50;
iii. Official Member Association or Club Name: max. of 12.
e) Any letters used for the Official Member Association Name must
not exceed 2cm in height.
36. Football boots

of football boots.
b) The Players of the same team may wear football boots of different
Manufacturers and different visual appearance at their own
discretion.
37. Shinguards
of shinguards.
b) The Players of the same team may wear shinguards of different
Manufacturers and different visual appearance at their own
discretion.
38. Field equipment

a) The provisions of Law 1 of the Laws of the Game apply to the
use of any further field equipment, such as goals, goal nets, flag
posts and their flags.
b) For final Competition Matches, all the equipment required by the
teams in the technical area and on the pitch for storage, technical
use, refreshments and medical treatment before and during
the Match, and their contents must remain free of all forms of
sponsor advertising and manufacturer identification. Additional
sideline equipment must be approved in advance by the AFC
General Secretariat. This includes:
i. Bags (for ball bags, water bottles and for goalkeeper gloves)
ii. Coolers
iii. Water bottles
iv. Repair Kit
v. First Aid Cases and medical bags
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7. Manufacturer Identification
Section 1: General Terms
39. Types of Manufacturers Identification, Technology
Labels and Quality Seals
Forms of registered marks
ii
iii
iv
a) The manufacturer may display the following types of manufactures

identification on Equipment Items
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
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Name ( = WORD MARK)

Logo ( = DESIGN MARK)
Product Line ( = COMPOSIT WORD/DESIGN MARK)
Figurative Logo ( = COMPOSIT WORD/DESIGN MARK)
Script ( = WORD MARK written in a specific font)
b) Any other representations on the kit that are not covered by

these regulations will be considered as decorative elements (see
Appendix B). These are also considered a form of identification
and must neither dominate the kit nor affect its distinctiveness. A
Registered Trademark may not be used as a decorative element.
c) The AFC General Secretariat will decide whether a representation
on kit is regarded as identification by the manufacturer under the
terms of Article 39 a) or as a decorative element or as another
admissible element. The view of the manufacturer on this point
may be requested in advance in writing.
d) Manufacturers are permitted to display no more than three
different registered trademarks per type of Manufacturers
Identification as set out in art. 39 a) Unless otherwise approved
by AFC, Manufacturers shall submit to AFC samples of any such
type of Manufacturers Identification chosen to be used by the
respective Manufacturer during the upcoming calendar year. If
AFC does not receive the submission from a Manufacturer, the
previously submitted registered trademarks for that Manufacturer
shall be valid for the upcoming calendar year. Manufacturers shall
only use those types of Manufacturers Identifications submitted
to AFC according to their trademark registration in their exact
geometric form or a proportional representation of the form.

a) No Manufacturers Identification, Technology Label or Quality
Seal shall be interfered or used in a manner limiting the ability
of Players, Match Officials, media and spectators to clearly
distinguish the opposing teams irrespective of the prevailing
conditions, such as weather or light.
b) Irrespective of the chosen type of Manufacturers identification,
Manufacturers must only display trademarks of which they have
obtained trademark protection. Technology Labels and Quality
Seals are not required to be registered trademarks.
c) No Manufacturers Identification, Technology Label or Quality
Seal may interfere with any other identifications displayed on the
respective Equipment item, such as a Players number or name
or the identification of the Member Association.
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d) Any type of Manufacturers Identification, Technology Label or

Quality Seal may be printed, embroidered or sewn on as a badge.
Any type of Manufacturers Identification, Technology Label
or Quality Seal shall be attached permanently to the Playing
Equipment. No such Manufacturers Identification, Technology
Label or Quality Seal may be attached with Velcro or other
temporary means.
e) Except for any sort of Manufacturers Identification in the Collar
Zone of tops (e.g. tracksuit jackets, rain jackets, winter jackets,
coats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts) as set out in art. 50
below, any type of Manufacturers Identification may be displayed
on any Equipment item by means of a tonal application on the
following items:
i. on buttons on the collar opening of a shirt; and
ii. on fastening items, such as zipper pulls,
provided in any case that such items are designed in a manner as
not to cause injury and not to produce from a distance the visual
impression of the display of a Manufacturers Identification.
41. No Manufacturers Identification as Decorative Elements

a) Decorative Elements may not display any type of Manufacturers
Identification or any other registered trademark and may not be
directly attributable to a Manufacturer or a product line of such
Manufacturer by any other means and may not produce the visual
effect of a Manufacturers Identification.
b) In case of dispute regarding the nature of a representation on an
Equipment item, the AFC general secretariat, at its discretion, will
decide whether the representation on an Equipment item is to be
regarded as a Manufacturers Identification, a Decorative Element
or another admissible element. Upon request, the Manufacturer
may be required to comment upon this classification.
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Section 2: Manufacturers Identification on Playing Equipment items

42. Identification on shirts
a) Subject to the restrictions set out in art. 42 and 46 below,
Member Associations may display all types of Manufacturers
Identifications registered with AFC pursuant to art. 39 a) above
on the front and on the sleeves of the shirt.
b) Member Associations or clubs may display one type of the
Manufacturers Identifications registered with AFC pursuant to
art. 39 a) above once at chest level on the front of the shirt. The
Member Association or club is entitled to determine, at its sole
discretion, the exact position on the chest of this Manufacturers
Identification.
c) The Manufacturer logo (being a design mark) may additionally be
displayed in the form of a strip in one of the following positions:
i. Across the bottom of both sleeves;
ii. Centred down the outer seam of both sleeves (from the collar
across the top of the shoulders down the bottom of the sleeve
excluding the Sleeve Free Zone); or
iii. Centred down the outer seams of the shirt.
max. 20cm2
max. 20cm2
max. 20cm2
for one single manufacturer logo
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Any Manufacturer logo incorporated into this strip may be displayed

once or in the form of a repeated pattern with a series of Manufacturer
logos attached to each other or with a maximum space of 2cm
between the Manufacturer logos. Any Manufacturer logo incorporated
into this strip in one of the positions described in subsections (ii) and
(iii) of this paragraph above, whether once or in the form of a repeated
pattern with a series of Manufacturer logos, must from a front view
not produce, in AFCs discretion, the visual impression of the display
of an additional Manufacturers Identification on the front of the shirt
(i.e. in addition to the Manufacturers Identification displayed at chest
level on the front of the shirt as set out in art. 42 b) above). The
display of a Manufacturer logo incorporated into such a strip on a
shirt (worn by a Player standing upright, arms by his side) must only
partially be visible from a front view and fully visible only from
i.
A side view if a Manufacturer logo is displayed on the sleeves

of the shirt; or
ii. Viewed directly from above if a Manufacturer logo is displayed
on the shoulder of the shirt
d) In relation to the Manufacturers Identifications located on the
shirt, the following measurements must be observed:
i. Manufacturers Identification on the front of the shirt: max. of
20cm;
ii. Manufacturer logo in the form of a strip shall be placed
horizontally: max. size of 8cm width.
max. 8cm
in width
max. 8cm
in width
8cm
max. 8cm
in width
max. 8cm
in width. Strip must be in a centered position
when viewed from above while worn.
max. 8cm
in width
8cm
8cm
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e) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the Quality

Seals as set out in art. 42 f) below, the Member Association may
display one single Technology Label on the shirt. The top edge
of the Technology Label must be positioned no higher than 15cm
above the bottom edge of the shirt and the size of the Technology
Label must not exceed 10cm.
f) Subject to art. 40 e) above, all types of Manufacturers
Identification are prohibited in the Collar Zone of the shirt.
g) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the
Technology Label as set out in art. 39 a) above, the Member
Association may display up to two Quality Seals on the shirt. The
positioning and measurements of the Quality Seals shall be as
follows:
i.
If only one Quality Seal is displayed on the shirt, the top edge
of the Quality Seal must be positioned not higher than 15cm
above the bottom edge of the shirt and the size of the Quality
Seal must not exceed 10, whereas the maximum size of the
Manufacturers Identification integrated in the Quality Seal
shall not exceed 5cm; or
ii. If two Quality Seals are displayed on the shirt, art. 42 f) i above
shall apply to the first Quality Seal and a second, smaller
Quality Seal, with a size not exceeding 5, may be displayed
on the shirt, anywhere other than in the Collar Zone, chest or
sleeves.
Technology Labels
Quality Seals
max. 10cm2
max. 15cm from
bottom of the shirt
max. 10cm2
max. 15cm from
bottom of the shirt
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43. Identifications on shorts

a) Subject to the restrictions set out in art. 44 and 45 below,
Member Associations may display only once one type of the
Manufacturers Identifications registered with AFC pursuant to art.
39 e) above on either leg of the shorts. The Member Association
may determine, at its own discretion, the position and type of the
additional Manufacturers Identification on the shorts.
b) The Manufacturer logo (being a design mark) may additionally be
displayed only once on the front or the back of the shorts, or in
the form of a strip on the shorts in one of the following positions:
i. Across the bottom edge of both legs of the shorts;
ii. Down the outer seams of both legs of the shorts.
iii. Any Manufacturer logo incorporated into such a strip may
only be displayed once or in the form of a repeated pattern
with a series of Manufacturer logos attached to each other
or with a maximum space of 2cm between the Manufacturer
logos.
Any Manufacturer logo incorporated into a strip in the position
described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph above, whether once
or in the form of a repeated pattern with a series of Manufacturer
logos, must from a front view not produce, in AFCs discretion, the
visual impression of the display of an additional Manufacturers
max. 8cm
in width
manufacturer logo
used as a strip max.
8cm in width
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Identification on the front of the shorts (i.e. in addition to the

Manufacturers Identification displayed on the front of the shorts
as set out in art. 43 a) above). The display of a Manufacturer logo
incorporated into a strip on shorts (worn by a Player standing upright)
must be only partially visible from a front view and fully visible only
from a side view.
c) In relation to the Manufacturers Identifications located on the
shorts, the following measurements must be observed:
i. Manufacturer logo on the shorts: max. of 20cm;
ii. Manufacturer logo in the form of a strip: max. of 8cm width.
d) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the Quality
Seals as set out in art. 43 e) below, the Member Association may
display one single Technology Label on the shorts. The top edge
of the Technology Label must be positioned either not higher than
5cm above the bottom edge of the shorts or not lower than 5cm
below the bottom of the waistband at the top of the shorts. The
size of the Technology Label must not exceed 10cm.
e) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the
Technology Label as set out in art. 43 d) above, the Member
Association may display one Quality Seal on the shorts. The top
edge of the Quality Seal must be positioned either not higher than
5cm above the bottom edge of the shorts or not lower than 5cm
below the top of the shorts. The size of the Quality Seal must not
exceed 10cm, whereas the maximum size of the Manufacturers
Identification integrated in the Quality Seal shall not exceed 5cm.

a) Subject to the restrictions set out in art. 45 par. a)-c), Member
Associations may display up to two types of the Manufacturers
Identifications registered with AFC pursuant to art. 39 e) above on
each sock. The Manufacturers Identifications shall be positioned
horizontally between the ankle and the top edge of each sock.
b) The Manufacturer logo (being a design mark) may additionally
be displayed once on each sock or in the form of a strip across
the top edge of each sock. Any Manufacturer logo incorporated
into this strip may only be displayed once or in the form of a
repeated pattern with a series of Manufacturer logos attached
to each other or with a maximum space of 2cm between the
Manufacturer logos.
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i.
Manufacturer logo: max. of 20cm for one single Manufacturer

logo or a max. of 10cm each for two Manufacturer logos;
The above measurements are based on a brand-new and unworn
sock.
Manufacturer logo
used as a strip
max. 5cm in width
45. Identification by means of special manufacturing

techniques
a) The Member Association may choose to display one single type
of the Manufacturers Identifications registered with AFC pursuant
to art. 39 e) above on the shirt and/or on the shorts in the form
of a jacquard weave, embossing, laser etching or tonal print as
special manufacturing techniques. The use of any other special
manufacturing technique requires AFCs prior written approval.
The size of the Manufacturers Identification displayed in the form
of a special manufacturing technique shall not exceed 20cm.
There is no limitation as to the number and positioning of the
type of Manufacturers Identification chosen.
b) The special manufacturing technique pattern must be
incorporated in the main Colour and/or in one of the minor
Colours of the Playing Equipment item in question. The special
manufacturing technique pattern must not dominate, contain a
contrasting Colour, or affect the distinctiveness of the Playing
Equipment items.
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Section 3: Manufacturers Identification on Special Equipment Items

for Players
46. Captains armband, goalkeeper gloves, goalkeeper
cap, gloves worn by outfield players, headband and
wristbands and special medical items
a) Member Associations or Clubs may display only one type of the
art. 39 e) above on each of the following Special Equipment items
for Players:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Goalkeeper gloves;
Goalkeeper cap;
Gloves worn by outfield players;
Headband or wristbands; and
Other support bandages.
b) The Member Association or the Club may determine, at its own

discretion, the position of the Manufacturers Identification on
any Special Equipment item listed in art. 47 par. a) above. The
measurements of the chosen Manufacturers Identification on the
respective Special Equipment item must in any case not exceed
20cm.
c) Art. 22 c) shall apply in connection with the captains armband.
d) A medical bag shall be free from manufacturers identificaton or
commercial brandings.
max. 20cm2
max. 20cm2
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a) Member Associations may display two types of the Manufacturers
Identifications registered with AFC pursuant to art. 39 e) above
on an undershirt, one to be positioned on the front and one on
the back of the undershirt. The measurements of the chosen
Manufacturers Identification on an undershirt must not exceed
20cm. Any Manufacturers Identifications displayed on an
undershirt shall not be visible whilst the undershirt is worn under
a shirt.
b) Member Associations may display only one type of the
Manufacturers Identifications registered with AFC pursuant to art.
39 e) above on thermal shorts, to be positioned, at the Member
Associations discretion, on either leg of the thermal shorts. The
thermal shorts must not exceed 20cm. In case the thermal shorts
are permanently attached to the shorts, the terms and conditions
of art. 43 above shall apply and no additional Manufacturers
Identification may be displayed on such thermal shorts.
48. Warm-up bibs

a) Warm up bibs exclusively provided by AFC must be used for all
Matches of Final Competitions. Subject to AFC not providing
the participating Member Associations with warm-up bibs in
connection with any Matches of Final Competitions, the rules of
art. 48 b) below shall apply with respect to the display of any type
of Manufacturers Identification on the warm-up bibs.
b) For any Matches of a Preliminary Competition and any Preliminary
Olympic Matches, Member Associations may display two types
of the Manufacturers Identifications registered with AFC pursuant
to art. 39 e) above on the warm-up bibs, to be positioned, at the
Member Associations discretion, on the front and back of the
warm-up bibs. The measurements of the chosen Manufacturers
Identifications on the warm-up bibs must not exceed 100cm.
c) Sponsor advertising is prohibited on warm-up bibs.
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max. 100cm2
49. Technology Labels and Quality Seals on Special Equipment items for Players
a) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the Quality
Seals as set out in art. 49 b) below, the Member Association may
display one single Technology Label on the following Special
Equipment items for Players:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Goalkeeper gloves;
Goalkeeper cap;
Headband or wristbands;
Items worn under Playing Equipment items; and
The size of the Technology Label shall not exceed 10. The Member
Association may determine, at its own discretion, the position of the
Technology Label displayed on the relevant Special Equipment item.
b) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the
Technology Label as set out in art. 50 a) above, the Member
Association may display up to two Quality Seals on the following
Special Equipment items for Players:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Goalkeeper gloves;
Goalkeeper cap;
Headband or wristbands;
Items worn under Playing Equipment items; and
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The positioning and measurements of these Quality Seals shall

be as follows:
i. If only one Quality Seal is displayed on the relevant Special
Equipment item, the Quality Seal may be displayed in a
position to be chosen at the Member Associations discretion
and its size must not exceed 10, whereas the maximum size
of the Manufacturers Identification integrated in the Quality
Seal shall not exceed 5cm; or
ii. If two Quality Seals are displayed on the relevant Special
Equipment item, art. 49 b) i above shall apply to the first
Quality Seal and a second, smaller Quality Seal, with a size
not exceeding 5, may be displayed in a position to be chosen
at the Member Associations discretion.
50. Player bags and team equipment bags

a) Only one type of Manufacturers Identification is allowed on
player bags and team equipment bags; max. 25cm.
max. 25cm2
max. 25cm2
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Section 4: Manufacturers Identification on Special Equipment items

for individuals present in the Controlled Access Area
51. Tops
a) Subject to the restrictions set out in art. 51 a) e) below, Member
Associations may display a maximum of five of all the types of
art. 39. e) above on each of the tops (e.g. tracksuit jackets, rain
jackets, winter jackets, coats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts).
This includes a maximum of two bands of Manufacturer logos
(being a design mark) displayed in the form of a strip in one of the
following positions
i. Across the bottom of both sleeves: or
ii. Down the outer seam of both sleeves
b) With respect to the Collar Zone of any top, Manufacturers
Identification may only be displayed in a centred position on the
back of the top or, if the top does not have a collar, in a similar
position. No Manufacturers Identification may be displayed on
the front or sides of the Collar Zone.
tops, the following measurements must be observed:
i. Stand-alone Manufacturers Identification: max. of 20cm;
A maximum of five manufacturers identification may be displayed on tops and bottoms
Manufacturer logo
used as a strip
max. 8cm2 in width
Manufacturer
identification
in the Collar Zone of a
top must be centred
max. 20cm2
max. 20cm2
(on both tops
and bottoms)
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d) In addition to the maximum of five Manufacturers Identifications

and the Quality Seals as set out in art. 50 e) below, the Member
Association may display one single Technology Label on the
tops. The size of the Technology Label shall not exceed 10. The
Member Association may determine, at its own discretion, the
position of the Technology Label displayed on the tops.
e) In addition to the maximum of five Manufacturers Identifications
and the Technology Label as set out in art. 50 d) above, the
Member Association may display up to two Quality Seals on the
tops. The positioning and measurements of these Quality Seals
shall be as follows:
i.
If only one Quality Seal is displayed on the tops, the top edge
of the Quality Seal must be positioned not higher than 15cm
above the bottom edge of the top and the size of the Quality
Seal must not exceed 10, whereas the maximum size of the
Manufacturers Identification integrated in the Quality Seal
shall not exceed 5cm; or
if two Quality Seals are displayed on the tops, art. 51 e) above

shall apply to the first Quality Seal and a second, smaller Quality
Seal, with a size not exceeding 5, may be displayed.
52. Bottoms
a) Subject to the restrictions set out in art. 51 a) d), any Member
Association may display a maximum of five Manufacturers
Identifications from among all types of the Manufacturers
Identifications registered with AFC pursuant to art. 39 e) above on
each of the bottoms (e.g. tracksuit bottoms, rainwear bottoms,
shorts and winter trousers). This includes a maximum of two
bands of Manufacturer logos (being a design mark) displayed in
the form of a strip in one of the following positions:
i. Across the bottom edge of both legs of the bottoms;
ii. Down the outer seams of both legs of the bottoms.
Any Manufacturer logo incorporated into this strip may be displayed
once or in the form of a repeated pattern with a series of Manufacturer
logos attached to each other or with a maximum space of 2cm
between the Manufacturer logos.
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b) Any Manufacturer logo incorporated into this strip may be

displayed once or in the form of a repeated pattern with a series
of Manufacturer logos attached to each other or with a maximum
space of 2cm between the Manufacturer logos.
bottoms, the following measurements must be observed:
i. Stand-alone Manufacturers Identification: max. of 20cm;
d) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the Quality
Seals as set out in art. 51 d) below, the Member Association
may display one single Technology Label on the bottoms. The
size of the Technology Label shall not exceed 10. The Member
Association may determine, at its own discretion, the position of
the Technology Label displayed on the bottoms.
e) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the Quality
Seals as set out in art. 51 d) below, the Member Association
may display one single Technology Label on the bottoms. The
size of the Technology Label shall not exceed 10. The Member
Association may determine, at its own discretion, the position of
the Technology Label displayed on the bottoms.
f) In addition to the Manufacturers Identifications and the
Technology Label as set out in art. 51 c) above, the Member
Association may display up to two Quality Seals on the tops. The
positioning and measurements of these Quality Seals shall be as
follows:
i. if only one Quality Seal is displayed on the bottoms, the top
edge of the Quality Seal must be positioned not higher than
15cm above the bottom edge of the bottoms and the size of
the Quality Seal must not exceed 10, whereas the maximum
size of the Manufacturers Identification integrated in this
Quality Seal shall not exceed 5cm; or
ii. if two Quality Seals are displayed on the bottoms, art. 51 d)
i. above shall apply to the first Quality Seal and a second,
smaller Quality Seal, with a size not exceeding 5, may
be displayed in a position to be chosen at the Member
Associations discretion.
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Section 5: Manufacturers Identification on Special Equipment items

for other persons
a) For all Matches of a Preliminary Competition and all Preliminary
Olympic Matches, the Special Equipment items worn by ball
boys and girls, player escorts and flag bearers may display
Manufacturers Identifications as set out in art. 51 and 52 above
for tops and bottoms
54. Field equipment

a) For all Matches of a Preliminary Competition and all Preliminary
Olympic Matches, one Manufacturers Identification may be
displayed on the on-field equipment (goals, goal nets, flag
posts and their flags) by the Manufacturer of the respective
field equipment item. However, on goals, the selected type of
Manufacturers Identification may only be displayed on the back
of the goalposts/crossbar.
b) The measurements of the chosen Manufacturers Identification
on the field equipment must in any case not exceed 12cm.
c) The applicable regulation number and the year of manufacture
of the goal frame may also be positioned in conjunction with
the Manufacturers Identification on goals in order to fulfill the
respective regional standards.
55. Footballs
a) AFC will exclusively provide the footballs for all Matches of Final
Competitions.
b) For Matches of a Preliminary Competition where AFC does not
exclusively provide footballs, one type of the Manufacturers
Identifications registered with AFC may be displayed on footballs.
The Member Association or Club may, at its own discretion,
determine the number of repetitions and the positions of the
displayed Manufacturers Identification on the footballs. The
footballs may differ but must in any case not exceed 50cm per
repetition.
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c) In addition, the name of the football may be displayed on the

football. The Member Association may determine, at its own
discretion, the number of repetitions of the name of the football
and its positions on the footballs. The measurements of the name
of the football on the footballs may differ but must in any case not
exceed 50cm.
d) In addition, Member Associations may display on each football
the type of pitch surface (such as grass, artificial turf, indoor,
sand) for which the football is produced or the Manufacturers
quality guarantees.
max.
50cm2
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8. Sponsor Advertising
56. Sponsor advertising teams national team competitions
a) For all matches between national teams at all age categories,
whether friendly matches or part of a Final or Preliminary
Competition (see Appendix C) played under the auspices of AFC,
all forms of advertising for sponsors or third parties, or political
or religious statements or other announcements are prohibited
on all Playing Equipment inside the stadium and other Controlled
Access Areas.
b) For all Matches of a Final Competition, advertising for sponsors
or third parties on Special Equipment items used inside the
Controlled Stadium Area is prohibited.
c) For all Preliminary Matches, advertising for sponsors or third
parties may be displayed on Special Equipment items used
inside the Controlled Stadium Area, but outside of the field of
play.
d) AFC may issue Competition Regulations and Media and
Marketing Regulations governing a Final Competition and/or a
Preliminary Competition containing specific rules for advertising
for sponsors, Manufacturers or third parties displayed on Special
Equipment items used inside the Controlled Access Area.
57. Sponsor advertising teams Club competitions

a) For all matches between Club teams at all age categories, whether
friendly matches or part of a Final or Preliminary Competition (see
Appendix C) played under the auspices of AFC, the participating
teams at the Club competitions (AFC Champions League,
AFC Cup, and AFC Presidents Cup) may engage in sponsor
advertising only on the front of shirt.
b) On the front of the shirt, clubs may display sponsor advertising
no more than once
c) No sponsor advertising is allowed on shorts and socks.
d) The total area used for sponsor advertising on the front of the
shirt must not exceed 200cm (two hundred centimeters square).
e) The form of sponsor advertising is unrestricted.
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f) The advertising surface may be placed on the front of the shirt

either:
i. horizontally, across the chest; or
ii. vertically, on the Right or Left side, or in the centre of the torso.
g) The height of the letters must not exceed 10cm. The choice of
script and colour of the lettering is free, but no manufacturer
identification, decorative or other elements may be incorporated.
h) Further restrictions may be imposed in the respective AFC
competition regulations.
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58. Advertising restrictions

a) All advertising for tobacco-related products, gambling
establishments (casinos), and alcoholic beverages is strictly
prohibited, as are all slogans of a political, racist or religious
nature.
b) Any bans or restrictions stemming from the national legislation of
the country in which an AFC Competition Match is taking place
may also apply.
c) Clubs must obtain the written authorization of the AFC for
sponsor advertising. In principle, such authorization is given with
the kit approval, provided that the necessary sponsor information
has been submitted to AFC.
59. Number of sponsor on the shirt

a) In AFC Club Competitions, a Club may advertise for one single
sponsor on the shirt of the Playing Equipment.
b) Clubs may only use a sponsor approved beforehand by the
Member Association.
c) The above provisions are subject to Article 58 b).
60. Use of sponsor advertising on the shirt

a) Clubs may advertise for the approved sponsor for all home and
away Matches during the same AFC season.
b) Clubs playing qualifying Matches in one of the AFC Club
Competitions may change sponsor no more than twice during
the same AFC season. All other clubs may change sponsor only
once during the same AFC season. The AFC may grant, at its
own discretion, exceptions if the sponsor becomes bankrupt.
The AFC competition regulations may contain further restrictions.
c) A change regarding the content of the sponsor advertising
is considered to be a change of sponsor, even if the sponsor
remains the same.
d) A change of sponsor may be allowed if the Club submits a written
request to the AFC at least seven (7) working days before the
respective Match day together with the following items:
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i. Copy of the approval of the Member Association or the

domestic league;
ii. Sample of the new shirt.
e) The AFC may ask to see the sponsor contracts. Refusal to
comply with this request may result in the case being submitted
to the AFC Disciplinary Bodies.
f) Sponsor advertising on the shirt may be worn for away Matches
shall not conflict with any of the prohibitions referred to in Art.
58 b). When it is possible that such a prohibition may apply, the
Member Association of the Club playing away must contact
the Member Association of the home Club at least twelve (12)
working days before the date of the Match and provide an exact
description of the sponsor advertising involved. If the home
association advises that the sponsor advertising in question is
prohibited, it must notify the AFC immediately and provide written
evidence to that effect.
61. Branding restrictions and scope of application

a) All references in these AFC Equipment Regulations to clothing
and apparel shall be deemed to apply to all items and garments
as listed in Appendix A.
b) The branding and advertising restrictions apply to all clothing,
apparel and equipment worn underneath, or in replacement of,
official team kit and celebratory apparel worn and/or displayed
by any Team Delegation Members following the conclusion of
any match. In particular, the regulations relating to the size and
frequency of the appearance of the kit manufacturers logo apply
equally to t-shirts as to Playing Equipment shirts.
c) All formal attire (e.g. ties, suits, shirts) worn by the Team
Delegation Members within the Controlled Access Areas must
be completely free of third party branding (whether sewn-in
or separately attached) other than the emblem of the Member
Association or Club(s).
d) With the exception of the manufacturers identification, all
technical equipments, bags, luggage, bibs, etc. of Team
Delegation Members which are brought into any Controlled
Access Areas specifically the Competition Stadia must be free
of all sponsor advertising other than the identification of their
Member Association or Club(s). It is the responsibility of the
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Member Association or Club to cover all sponsor logos before

entering the Stadia.
62. Sponsor advertising for Match Officials

a) For all Matches, all forms of advertising for sponsors, Manufacturers
(exceeding the extent of Manufacturers Identification permitted
under Chapter VII above) or third parties, of political, religious
or personal statements and/or other announcements, are strictly
prohibited on all Equipment items used by Match Officials.
a) For all Matches, all forms of advertising for sponsors, Manufacturers
(exceeding the extent of Manufacturers Identification permitted
under Chapter VII above), or third parties, of political, religious
or personal statements and/or other announcements, are strictly
prohibited on all Equipment items used or worn by ball boys, ball
girls and flag bearers.
b) AFC may exclusively provide apparels for players escorts for
selected Matches of final competitions
64. Field equipment

a) All forms of commercial advertising are prohibited on field
equipment.
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8. Measurement Procedure
65. Measurement method
a) Items on kit will be measured according to their smallest
geometric form (square, rectangle, triangle, circle, etc.) and the
dimensions calculated using the usual mathematical formula.
b) To calculate the surface area, the widest part of the item will
be measured from edge to edge. Exceptionally, items may be
divided into several individual geometric forms for the purpose of
calculating the surface area.
c) The manufacturer may submit a concrete proposal as to how to
measure its types of identification to AFC who will communicate
its approval in writing.
d) The identification of the manufacturers product line and
figurative logo will be calculated as several individual geometric
forms when the distance between the various elements does not
exceed 0.5cm.
e) The sponsor advertising surface will be calculated as several
individual geometric forms when the distance between the
various elements does not exceed 5cm.
f) Furthermore, one of the following surfaces, whichever is the
larger, will be taken into consideration for approval purposes:
i. surface of the single-coloured patch used for sponsor advertising;
or
ii. surface of the lettering used for sponsor advertising if the sponsor
advertising is based on the shirt colours.
1. The Puma logo is measured by the following formula:
multiple by h.
2. The Nike logo is measured by multiplying a and b.
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Measurement procedure for manufacturer identification (logo)
1. The Umbro script is measured separately by multiplying a and b.

2. The Umbro logo is measured separately by multiplying c and d.
3. The distance between the Umbro script and logo (e may not exceed 0.5 cm)
Measurement procedure for manufacturer identification

(figurative logo / product line)
max. 200
(a multiplied by b)
Measurement procedure for sponsor advertising on neutralcoloured patch) (cf. Article 36)
1. The lettering (name) sponsor

will be measured as a rectangle
(a multiplied by b) and may
not exceed 200.
2. a may not exceed 10cm.
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1. The sponsor advertising is divided into 2 items:

name and logo.
2. The lettering (name) sponsor will be measured as
a rectangle (a multiplied by b).
3. The logo (star) will be measured as a circle (c).
4. The total area of the name and logo may not exceed
200.
5. The distance between the name and logo (d) may
not exceed 5cm.
66. Organising Committees for AFC Competitions

a) AFC shall decide any matters not provided for in these regulations.
b) If any dispute arises during an AFC Competition, AFC will decide
on the appropriate action.
c) Such decisions are final.
67. Responsibility
a) The AFC Secretariat takes final decisions regarding the approval
of kits and other items mentioned in the AFC Equipment
Regulations. AFC declines all responsibility and authority in the
event of conflicts arising from contracts between a Club and its
sponsor(s) on account of the advertising provisions of the AFC
Equipment Regulations. The Clubs agree to hold AFC harmless
from any and all damages which may arise from decisions
regarding kit.
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8. Disciplinary Procedures
68. Disciplinary Measures
a) The match commissioner has the responsibility to report any
violation of these provisions during any Competition or Match,
to the AFC General Secretariat. If necessary, he may submit
physical evidence along with a written report of the incident.
b) If a Member Association and/or Club violate any of these
provisions, AFC may pronounce sanctions or take measures in
accordance with the AFC Disciplinary Code.
Member Associations and Clubs bear the sole responsibility for
submission of the kit to the AFC General Secretariat in conformity
with the current regulations. They are also solely responsible for the
conduct of their players, coaches, officials, etc. in implementing
these provisions correctly in AFC Competition Matches.
69. Applicable Law

a) Malaysian law applies for the interpretation of the provisions of
these regulations.
b) In the case of any discrepancy in the interpretation of the texts of
these regulations, the English text will be authoritative.
70. Matters not provided for

a) Matters not provided for in these Regulations and cases of force
majeure shall be decided by the AFC Executive Committee,
whose decision is final.
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Appendix A
Kit-related terms and explanatory notes
Kit: includes the following garments and
articles which are worn or used in the
Controlled Access Areas before, during
and after a football Match:
1. Playing attire (including goalkeepers):
a) Shirt or jersey (shirt in the present
regulations)
b) Shorts
c) Socks (or stockings) (socks in the
present regulations)
2. Goalkeepers equipment:
a) Gloves
b) Cap
c) Glove bag
d) Bottle
e) Towel
3. Special equipment used on the field
of play:
a) Underwear
b) Thermal underwear (short or long,
warm, insulated, worn under the
shorts/trousers)
c) T-shirt/vest
d) socks
e) gloves
f) sweatband
g) hat/cap
h) headband
i) captains armband
j) support bandages or splints
k) shinguards
c) jacket (stadium jacket, etc.)

d) waterproof garments (rain jacket,
etc.)
e) sweatshirt
f) T-shirt
g) bags (medical bag etc.)
h) bottle/ towel
i) bibs
5. Formal Attire worn by the Team Delegation Members in the Controlled
Access Areas
a) Ties
b) Suits
c) Shirts
d) Others.
6. Further equipment brought into the
Controlled Access Areas
a) Any other items worn on the person
or kit items used
b) Luggage etc
4. Special equipment used in the technical area:

a) tracksuit (top and bottom)
b) coat
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Shirt
Shorts
1 Collar
2 Elbow Point
3 Shoulder Point
4 Sleeve
5 Front
6 Back
7 Torso
8 Chest
9 Sleeve bottom
10 Outer seam
11 Sleeve seam
12 Bottom edge
13 Waistband
14 Left leg
15 Right leg
16 Outer seam
17 Front
18 Bottom edge
19 Socks
20 Top edge
21 Ankle
Appendix B
Registered
Trademark
Trademark which is registered in an official state register. A

trademark only has to be registered in one of AFCs Member
Association states. Includes all types of advertising, such as
name, logo, product line, figurative logo and script.
Name
Name of the manufacturer in block letters. Corresponds to a

word mark.
Logo
Symbol which is linked with a manufacturer. Manufacturers

identification. Corresponds to a design mark.
Product Line
Products (clothes, shoes, etc.) which are all from a same brand
and have a specific name. Corresponds to a combined mark.
Figurative Logo
Combination of name and logo in one single representation.

Corresponds to a combined mark.
Decorative
Element
Pictures, images, illustrations or any other symbols incorporated

using the following techniques:
a) Jacquard weave;
b) Tonal Print;
c) Embossing, or;
d) Any other technical solution which has the prior written
approval of the AFC.
Trademarks or designs duly registered under the national law
of the Clubs/Member Associations country cannot be used as
decorative elements.
Word Mark
A fantasy word in block letters.
Design Mark
Any sign which can be represented graphically and does not

include any letters.
Combined Mark
Combination of a word mark and a design mark.
Script
The particular script of a trade name.
Strip
Manufacturer design mark used in a repeated form in a clearly

defined position and size for each single design mark used.
Quality Seal
Tag, label, etc., designed to protect against counterfeiting and

composed of no more than one manufacturer identification not
exceeding 2 cm.
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Appendix C
AFC Club Competitions
No. Final Competition
1.
AFC Champions League

(group stage & knock-out stage)
AFC Champions League

(play-off)
2.
AFC Cup
(group stage & knock-out stage)
3.
AFC Presidents Cup

(Semi-final & Final Matches)
AFC Presidents Cup

(group stage)
4.
AFC Futsal Club Championship (Final)
AFC Futsal Club Championship (Qualifiers)
AFC National Team Competitions

No. Final Competition
1.
AFC Asian Cup
AFC Asian Cup (Qualifiers)*
2.
AFC Challenge Cup
AFC Challenge Cup (Qualifiers)
AFC U-22 Championship
AFC U-22 Championship (Qualifiers)
4.
5.
6.
AFC Futsal Championship
AFC Futsal Championship (Qualifiers)
7.
AFC Womens Asian Cup
AFC Womens Asian Cup (Qualifiers)
8.
AFC Womens U-19 Championship
AFC Womens U-19 Championship (Qualifiers)
9.
AFC Womens U-16 Championship
AFC Womens U-16 Championship (Qualifiers)
* For the purposes of the AFC Equipment Regulations, the relevant provisions applicable
for an AFC Final Competition are also applicable to the AFC Asian Cup (Qualifiers: Final
Round).
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The locations of the Matches and other events, such

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A representation of geometric figures, designs and

All garments and apparel items, in particular items listed

The Fdration Internationale de Football Association.

The final competition of a AFC Event that is scheduled to

A weaving method which incorporates a specific pattern,

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The description left or right refers to the side of the

A company that designs, produces (directly or through

A registered trademark of a Manufacturer which is

Each football match(es) in its entirety (including extra

The official Match commissioner who is appointed

Collectively all referees, assistant referees, the fourth

Those National Associations who are members of FIFA,

The controlling bodies for association football within

The officially recognised national flag of the country of

A descriptive name or designation given to the

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The official emblem or logo (whether registered or

Official Club Emblem

The official emblem or logo (whether registered or

The official mascot (whether registered or unregistered)

Official Symbol of the