Yearly Archives: 2018

AFC Grassroots Conference moots ‘Fun Football’ to encourage participation!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) strengthened its commitment to continue developing grassroots football in Asia after the conclusion of the second AFC Grassroots Conference in the Malaysian capital. The three-day conference attracted 100 dedicated grassroots representatives from 41 Members Associations (MA) who share and support the AFC’s Vision to ensure …

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VIDEO – NewsClick: Interview with India coach Stephen Constantine!

Englishman Stephen Constantine is in year four of his second stint as head coach of Indian football team. In this period, the national squad has equalled its best-ever FIFA world ranking and qualified for the 2019 Asian Cup. It will be India’s fourth appearance in the tournament’s 62-year history and …

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Bundesliga’s VfL Wolfsburg & MLS’s Orlando City SC join forces!

German Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg today, November 16, announced that they will be working closely with US club Orlando City. The Florida-based outfit have been in North America’s top division, Major League Soccer (MLS) since 2015. The franchise, led by Flavio Augusto da Silva and Phil Rawlins, also owns the …

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Read the latest AFC Referees Committee decisions!

The AFC Referees Committee has approved at its meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the criteria for the appointment of Women’s officials in the preliminary and group stages of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup season. Prospective candidates must be a candidate for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019, achieve a high-performance …

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Jamshedpur FC open football school in association with RVS Academy in Mango!

Jamshedpur FC take another big step in their aim to develop football in the Jharkhand region by launching another football school in alliance with RVS Academy, Mango. The club aims to provide a solid foundation for the children from RVS Academy to take their first steps in learning the sport. …

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Malaysia to host World Football Summit Asia in April 2019!

The World Football Summit Asia (WFSA) is coming to Malaysia and Asia for the first time and will do so in April 2019 after its successful events in Spain over the last three years. With the theme ‘Where The Asian Football Industry Meets’ – WFSA aims to become the most …

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Chennai City FC soar to win at Aizawl FC thanks to Sandro double!

Chennai City FC extended their lead at the top of the 12th I-League standings, getting their fourth win away at Aizawl FC’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, as Sandro Rodriguez’s two second half strikes ensured that Liberian striker Ansumanah Kromah’s 72nd minute goal for hosts Aizawl FC, was not enough to prevent …

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