FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have announced the signing of Crédit Agricole – the market leader in cooperative and mutual banking in France – as a National Supporter of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking place in nine Host Cities all over France next summer, from June …
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Football and Refugees – UEFA addressing key challenges!
Every year, during the #FootballPeople action weeks, the FARE network and UEFA join forces to focus on the fight for equality, diversity and inclusion in European football. From October 11 until 25, the joint aim is to reach as many fans as possible with the message that football is for …
Read More »Aspiring elite referees ready to make their mark in Asia!
43 football and 18 futsal referees are set to take the first step in their journey to become elite referees as they gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday, October 16 for the 2018 AFC Referees Recruitment courses happening concurrently. The three-day course, which is a prelude to the AFC …
Read More »FIFA Technical Study Group publishes 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia report!
FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) has published its 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia report, which includes comprehensive statistics on the tournament and each individual match, team profiles and exclusive video footage to support the analysis. The TSG at Russia 2018 was headed by Carlos Alberto Parreira, who was joined by Marco …
Read More »VIDEO – NewsClick: China vs India – A recap of football’s biggest derby!
Sports presenters Anant Tyagi, Arjun Pandit and Nikhil Naz break down India’s 0-0 draw with China on Saturday, October 13, 2018. In this conversation with Newsclick’s Siddhanth Aney, three of TV’s most popular sports pundits discuss the development of India’s men’s football team since the hiring of coach Stephen Constantine …
Read More »Chennaiyin FC loan out seven youngsters to further their development!
Indian Super League holders Chennaiyin FC have sent seven youngsters on loan stints to gain first-team experience and further their development, the club announced today. All of them are under 21 years of age – goalkeeper Samik Mitra (17), defenders Aimol Chongompipa Reamsochung (18), Deepak Tangri (19), attacking midfielders Abhijit …
Read More »VIDEO – Mumbai City FC: Roommate Challenge | Ep1 – Raynier Fernandes & Souvik Chakrabarti!
Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC launched their new series Roommate Challenge by featuring midfielders and room mates Raynier Fernandes and Souvik Chakrabarti.
Read More »India U-19 Women’s camp currently on in Cuttack ahead of AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
Indian U-19 Women’s preparatory camp is currently being held in Cuttack, Odisha, ahead of their crucial AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers Round 1, later this month. A total of 23 players have been called-up by head coach Alex Ambrose with the final squad leaving for Thailand on October 22. India …
Read More »VIDEO – 442oons: The Paul Pogba & Eden Hazard Q&A (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a parody question and answer (Q&A) session with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Chelsea FC playmaker Eden Hazard.
Read More »UEFA commits extra 50 per cent to growing women’s game!
UEFA is increasing funding in its Women’s Football Development Programme by 50% in order to show the organisation’s commitment to supporting the women’s game. Women’s football is growing in popularity both at elite and grassroots level and to ensure this positive trend continues, UEFA has taken the decision to …
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