CONCACAF has announced that Exploria Stadium, home to MLS club Orlando City SC and the NWSL’s Orlando Pride, will host the final matches of the 2020 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (SCCL). The confederation’s flagship club competition will resume with centralized Quarterfinals, Semifinals and a Final to be played in Orlando …
Read More »AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee approves new competition dates!
Several key proposals shaping the future of Asia’s elite Futsal & Beach Soccer competitions were approved, as Chairperson Mehdi Taj oversaw the 1st Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee meeting held online on Tuesday, November 10. The Committee agreed to the proposal to move the 2021 AFC …
Read More »The FA confirms Greg Clarke’s resignation as chairman!
The FA (England) has confirmed that Greg Clarke has stepped down from the role as FA Chairman after unacceptable statements infront of a parliamentary committee. In an official statement, Greg Clarke wrote: As a person who loves football and has given decades of service to our game, it is right …
Read More »2020-21 CAF Interclub competitions draw concluded!
The draw of the preliminary rounds of Interclub competitions season 2020/21 was held on Monday, November 9, 2020 during the online meeting of CAF Organizing Committee for Interclub Competitions and Club Licensing Systems. Following are the results of the draw; CAF Champions League Fixtures [PDF] CAF Confederation Cup Fixtures [PDF]
Read More »Premier League renews partnership with Supersport!
The Premier League has announced the renewal of its broadcast relationship with SuperSport International in a deal for a further three seasons. The deal ensures that SuperSport will be an official broadcaster of the Premier League until 2025. Paul Molnar, Premier League Director of Broadcasting, said, “The Premier League is …
Read More »UEFA supporting national associations with finance guidance!
At a time when member associations’ finances are facing more challenges and adjustments than ever, UEFA has staged an Executive Finance Essentials course, as well as holding meetings for national association finance directors across Europe. Through the UEFA Grow business development programme, European football’s governing body has worked closely with …
Read More »Joao Felix is new face of adidas GMR, the insole that merges physical football & digital gaming!
Today, adidas are announcing Portuguese star Joao Felix as the new face of adidas GMR, the insole that recognizes the physical movements footballers make on-pitch – measuring kicks, shot power, distance, and speed. Joao Felix is challenging fans around the world to put their football skills to the test and …
Read More »Gokulam Kerala FC kick off pre-season training in Kozhikode with help of AIFF SOPs!
With the latest edition of the I-League set to begin on January 9, 2021, Gokulam Kerala FC kickstarted their pre-season amidst a highly-controlled COVID-safety environment in Kozhikode, Kerala. The club from the southern state has resumed training activities after the state-wide lockdown ended on October 31, 2020 while following the …
Read More »AFC Marketing Committee reinforces commitment to strengthen AFC brand!
The passionate support and determination of Asian football was celebrated by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Marketing Committee at their second meeting, chaired by Dasho Ugen Tsechup, held online today, November 10. The Committee chairperson reflected on a challenging year for world football in the face of the current COVID-19 …
Read More »Yabo Sports becomes Paris Saint-Germain’s regional partner in Asia!
French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have signed a partnership agreement for three seasons with Yabo Sports, the market leader in Asian online betting. Yabo Sports, the online betting platform, ubiquitous throughout the Asian continent, will be able to take advantage of the Parisian club’s ever-increasing popularity in Asia, as …
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