The UEFA Referees Committee has announced that Danny Makkelie of the Netherlands will referee the 2020 UEFA Europa League final between FC Sevilla and Inter Milan, which kicks off at 21:00 CET on Friday, August 21 at the RheinEnergieStadion Köln in Cologne. The 37-year-old has been an international referee since …
Read More »Errea & Lega Pro present 2020/21 Connector ball!
The official ball created by Erreà Sport for the new season of Lega Pro has been revealed. The name and the slogan of this original new ball express and symbolise the meaning – in both graphic and conceptual terms – that has inspired its creation. “Connector”, the initial of which …
Read More »AIFF signs MoU with IPSO to conduct online scouting workshops in India!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Professional Scouting Organisation (IPSO) to deliver a number of courses and webinars with regards to scouting in India. As per the agreement, information required for scouting and analysis will be provided to the …
Read More »FIFA okays further changes to the international match calendars due to COVID-19 pandemic!
In addition to the previous decisions by the FIFA Council, the Bureau of the Council has unanimously approved a set of further changes to the men’s and women’s international match calendars in response to the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which persists in most parts of the world. …
Read More »2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic!
The 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has officially been canceled, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday, August 17 afternoon, confirming initial reporting on Friday by Sports Illustrated. In a release, the federation cited the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the driving factor behind the U.S. Open Cup Committee’s …
Read More »Victorinox provides Borussia Dortmund with new travel luggage!
Passion, tradition, authenticity, and courage to face new challenges are values that bring together the Swiss family business Victorinox and the most passionate football club in Germany. Discovering these similarities has now led to a fascinating and exciting partnership: Victorinox provides BVB with new travel luggage. Borussia Dortmund (BVB) is …
Read More »FIFA, African Union, WHO & CAF promote campaign against domestic violence in Africa!
FIFA is joining forces with the African Union, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to jointly address the issue of domestic violence by launching the #SafeHome campaign across the African continent. The initiative is designed to support women and children victims of domestic violence, …
Read More »Bengaluru FC to play ‘home’ matches from Nehru Stadium in Fatorda!
Following the Indian Super League’s decision to host the entirety of the 2020-21 season in Goa, it has been announced that Bengaluru FC will play its ‘home’ matches for the upcoming season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. Decided based on last season’s final League standings, the Blues will …
Read More »Arsenal FC announce Mondelez International’s Cadbury as snacking partner!
Arsenal FC have announced Cadbury, the UK’s favourite chocolate, owned by Mondelez International, as the official snacking partner of the Gunners. This global partnership will concentrate its initial attention on local business and a popular destination for hungry fans on matchday, the Little Wonder Cafe. Located opposite Emirates Stadium on …
Read More »Royal Blue is the colour of new Macron-made Nottingham Forest away kit!
The new away shirt by Macron that English Championship side Nottingham Forest will wear during the 2020/21 season has been released. After a Home shirt strongly connected to the team’s tradition, here comes the Away that features an interesting yet subtle colour and design. The Away shirt is a round-neck …
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