The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today, May 31 issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) invitation to all the AFC Member Associations (MAs) to host the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Following China’s decision to withdraw as hosts of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the recent 32nd AFC Congress 2022 had …

Premier League Champions Manchester City today announced the renewal of its multi-year global partnership with water technology leader, Xylem. The renewed partnership includes the Manchester City men’s and women’s teams, and MLS Champions New York City FC and Mumbai City FC, who are part of City Football Group (CFG). Through …

Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of Chelsea Football Club and related companies to an investment group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. This sale process commenced on 2 March, when Mr. Abramovich announced his intention to sell the Club after 19 successful years of ownership. In selling the …

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has collaborated with MBP School of Coaches for organizing the first edition of the online refresher course for AFC A & Pro licensed coaches in India. The refresher course is an ongoing process of the federation towards the upgradation and professional development of the …

UEFA has today announced it has commissioned an independent report into the events surrounding the UEFA Champions League final in Paris on Saturday, May 28. The comprehensive review will examine decision making, responsibility and behaviours of all entities involved in the final. The report will be independently compiled and Dr. …

DERBYSTAR today, May 30 unveiled the official match ball of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for the upcoming 2022/23 season. The company, which is based in Goch in the Lower Rhine region, dedicated the new model of the ‘Bundesliga Brillant APS’ ball to the fans, with part of the striking …

Global sports company PUMA has today launched the 2022 Italy Home kit that brings a bold, modern take on retro vibes and football nostalgia. The new jersey puts a fresh spin on all things classic. Classic Italy teams, classic Italy matches and classic Italy jerseys, paying tribute to the history …

The consortium led by Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge, and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced completion of the ownership transfer of Chelsea Football Club (“Chelsea FC” or “the Club”). The consortium also includes Hansjörg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark …

The Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 have become the first major professional football leagues to include a binding sustainability guideline in their licensing regulations. The Members Assembly of the DFL passed a resolution to this effect on Monday, May 30. With this decision, the clubs are continuing on the path they …

Kerala Blasters FC have announced the contract extension of experienced goalkeeper Karanjit Singh for the next season. The club had signed up with the player last year as a replacement for injured Albino Gomes. Born in Punjab, Karanjit started playing football at the age of 15. In 2004, he joined …