After the 2-3 defeat to 1.FC Köln on Friday night and just one point from the last four games, FC Augsburg have made the decision to make changes to the coaching staff. As a result, the club has parted company with head coach Heiko Herrlich and his assistant Iraklis Metaxas …
Read More »1.FC Köln sign Austria’s Dejan Ljubicic from Rapid Wien!
Bundesliga side 1.FC Köln have secured the services of Dejan Ljubicic before the summer transfer window. The defensive midfielder will join on a free transfer from Rapid Wien and has signed a four-year deal at FC Köln. “We are very pleased that we could convince Dejan to join FC. He …
Read More »DFB invites bids for German Cup eudio-visual media rights!
The German Football Association (DFB) is inviting bids for the audio-visual media rights to the Men’s DFB-Pokal for Germany and the German-speaking territories from 2022/23 through to the 2025/26 season. Corporations can now express their interest by emailing Ausschreibung2021@dfb.de. The registration deadline is May 14, 2021. The decision on the awarding …
Read More »Update on AFC Cup ASEAN Zone Group Stage matches!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), as part of its continuous dialogue and feedback sessions with Participating Member Associations, has today decided to reschedule the AFC Cup ASEAN Zone Group Stage matches, which were originally scheduled to be held from June 22 – 28. The matches in Group H will now …
Read More »Alan Shearer & Thierry Henry inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame!
Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer and four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner Thierry Henry have today been announced as the first two players to be named in the official Premier League Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates the exceptional skill and talent of individuals who …
Read More »Update on 2021 CONCACAF Caribbean Club Competitions!
CONCACAF has announced that the 2021 edition of the Flow CONCACAF Caribbean Club Championship (FCCCC) will be expanded to include clubs from the 2021 CONCACAF Caribbean Club Shield (CCCS). Following the cancelation of the 2021 CCCS (due to challenges associated with the Covid-19 Pandemic) the CONCACAF Council has approved a …
Read More »Shaikh Salman offers condolences on the demise of Pranab Ganguly!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and to the family and loved ones of former India and Mohun Bagan winger Pranab Ganguly who passed away at the age of 75 on Friday. As one …
Read More »Portugal’s federation sign strategic partnership with Weibo!
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) continues to grow its presence in China, becoming the first Football Federation to sign a strategic partnership with the leading social media platform in China, Weibo. This partnership takes place shortly after the inauguration of the official National Selection store at Alibaba Tmall earlier this …
Read More »FC Goa look to get back against Al Rayyan SC!
FC Goa will be keen to right the wrongs from previous games as they get ready to take on Al Rayyan for the second time in the AFC Champions League. The Gaurs were beaten 4-0 by Persepolis FC in their last encounter, but did manage to pick up a 0-0 …
Read More »Bayern Munich’s Dr. Michael Gerlinger named new ECA vice-president!
The European Club Association (ECA) has reorganised at the top as a result of the events surrounding the plans for the European Super League. Dr. Michael Gerlinger, director of legal affairs at FC Bayern München AG, is now vice-president of the association. The new chairman is Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of …
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