LAFC has launched an initiative to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday in the United States, with a Change.org petition that has a goal of reaching 100,000 signatures. Juneteenth is known as the anniversary of the official end of slavery, celebrated every year on June 19 — the date Major General Gordon Granger of the …

India have been slotted in Pot 3 for the official draw of the AFC U-16 Championship Bahrain 2020 which is to be held at the AFC House Kuala Lumpur at IST 12 noon tomorrow, June 18, 2020. India qualified for the U-16 Finals when they finished as Group B champions …

Hosts Qatar have announced the completion of Education City Stadium – the third tournament-ready venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The milestone was marked on Monday, June 15 during special programmes aired on beIN Sports and on the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) social media platforms. Given …

In light of the report published today (June 16, 2020) by the World Trade Organization (WTO), the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga welcomes the WTO’s clear stance on piracy and intellectual property rights protection. The DFL will not tolerate the violation of our, and our partners’, intellectual property rights. With our …

Eintracht Frankfurt and 1.FFC Frankfurt have sealed the merger that had been prepared over the last few months, creating a new hub of German women’s youth and senior football at the heart of Europe. On Tuesday, June 16, Eintracht board members Axel Hellmann, Fredi Bobic and Oliver Frankenbach and club …

As a return to football across Europe edges closer, UEFA has shared a new framework with its 55 member associations to guide national efforts to develop women’s football strategies. Expert guidance Designed in collaboration with FIFA and European member associations and drawing on expertise from industry specialists and women’s football …

AFC Bournemouth has revealed the striking new 2020/21 UMBRO home kit that will also be worn for the remaining nine games of the current campaign. The kit’s design takes a distinctive new approach on the Cherries’ iconic red and black stripes, incorporating a bold gradient stripe jacquard on the front, …

PUMA Football and Olympique de Marseille have launched the new Home and Away kits for the 2020/21 season. Under the banner ‘Le cOMbat Continue’ the campaign embraces Marseilles fighting spirit on and off the pitch having faced many recent challenges as they prepare for new challenges in the upcoming season. …

City Football Group (CFG) today launches Cityzens Giving For Recovery, a 12-month recovery campaign bringing together its nine clubs, thousands of staff, players and coaches, and millions of fans to help communities get back on their feet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The world’s leading private owner and …

Updates on UEFA’s club and national competitions are top of the agenda at this week’s UEFA Executive Committee videoconference meeting, set for June 17/18. Check the latest status of all our competitions. UEFA men’s national team competitions UEFA EURO 2020 Play-offs Current status: Postponed Latest info: New dates under review Final tournament …