Two Just Play Regional Development Officers Meetings held in Vanuatu earlier this month allowed participants to reflect on the programme in 2020 in order to build on that success in 2021. Facilitated by Just Play Programme Manager Rorona Kalsakau, also Vanuatu Football Federation Deputy General Secretary, each workshop held in …
Read More »Macron & Red Star Belgrade together again until 2027!
2020/21 has been a fantastic season for Crvena Zvezda, or Red Star Belgrade as they are known internationally. Dejan Stankovic’s team confirmed their 32nd Serbian Championship title (the fourth in a row) with four matches to spare, closing the season with 108 points, a new record for one of Europe’s …
Read More »Chennaiyin FC Foundation & ACKO Insurance collaborate with Akshaya Patra Foundation to support COVID-affected families!
The Chennaiyin FC Foundation has joined hands with the club’s Official Associate Sponsor ACKO Insurance, in supporting Akshaya Patra Foundation’s initiative to distribute dry ration kits to families of marginalized communities affected by COVID-19. As part of the association, the Chennaiyin FC Foundation and ACKO Insurance have raised a combined …
Read More »Bayern Munich announce signing of defender Omar Richards!
FC Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Omar Richards. The 23-year-old defender is joining on a free transfer from English Championship side FC Reading and has signed a contract with the German champions until 2025. He will take the number 3 shirt. FCB board member for sport Hasan Salihamidžić …
Read More »FIFPRO & FIFA to provide health support to recently retired football players!
FIFPRO and FIFA have signed a three-year cooperation agreement to provide health support to hundreds of recently retired professional footballers facing the challenges that come with career transition. Developed by FIFPRO, FIFA and Amsterdam University Medical Center, the After-Career Consultation Programme will include a free initial medical examination and additional …
Read More »CAF Super Cup 2020 match to be held with 30% crowd attendance!
Following discussions and agreement with CAF, the Local Organising Committee of the Total CAF Super Cup 2020 has decided to allow a crowd attendance of 30% of the stadium capacity in the 29th edition of the game, which will bring together Al-Ahly of Egypt, the 2019/20 Total CAF Champions League …
Read More »Singapore not to host AFC Cup Groups H and I matches!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS)’s decision to withdraw from hosting the AFC Cup Groups H and I matches, which were scheduled to take place from June 29 to July 6, 2021. The AFC acknowledged the challenges caused by the evolving …
Read More »India’s Dheeraj Singh: Training with Gurpreet, Amrinder paji a huge learning!
The Blue Tigers are ready to move forward together as they prepare for the upcoming challenge of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Qatar, with a number of young guns a part of the 28-member Indian squad. One such name is 20-year-old goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem, who will compete …
Read More »CONCACAF Nations League trophy unveiled ahead of Final Four!
CONCACAF has unveiled the trophy that will be awarded to the first CONCACAF Nations League champion. The Finals for the inaugural edition are scheduled to be played June 3-6 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The CONCACAF Nations League trophy is a celebration of football, unity, quality, …
Read More »FIFA kicks-off consultation process on the future of global football!
Beginning today, FIFA has launched a consultation process among stakeholders to reflect on the future of global football, with particular attention on: Planning and shaping the football of tomorrow with the ambition to improve the quality of football globally; Organising meaningful competitions for fans without adding dates to the current …
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