The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFPRO have agreed to collaborate to mitigate the social and economic impact of COVID-19 on professional football in the region. In discussions this week, both organisations looked at how to safeguard public health in Asia, how to reconfigure the regional match calendar, and how …

With the country going through the process of lockdown and everyone staying indoors, Jeje Lalpekhlua, Striker of the Indian National Team felt best to rise to a noble cause. “Due to the lockdown, blood units are not readily available nowadays. So the Hospital connected with the Young Mizo Association seeking …

Meeting your heroes is a memory to cherish for a lifetime and Sandesh Jhingan had his biggest fan boy moment as a 15-year old when he got to shake hands with former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia. “When I was 15 we played a tournament in Goa. That’s where I got …

With the country under lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19, Indian football star C.K. Vineeth has decided to help out those in his hometown Kannur, Kerala, by joining a government helpline centre. The attacker, who has played for the Blue Tigers, and was part of the Jamshedpur FC in …

In light of growing concerns and evolving nature on COVID-19 amidst lockdown in most countries, the CAF Emergency Committee has decided to postpone the following matches until further notice: – CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup Semifinal matches: Both legs scheduled for May 1-3 & May 8-10, 2020 – …

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel stated that the AIFF is working in “close collaboration” with FIFA to choose the “earliest possible timeline” for hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The AIFF President’s tweeted from his official Twitter account: “I am happy to share that we …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has outlined his three immediate priorities for FIFA to support football during and beyond the coronavirus in a video message specifically addressed to the 211 FIFA member associations and shared with members of the FIFA Council. The FIFA President reiterated, in order of priority, that health …

The Scottish FA board met via videoconference on Thursday, April 9 morning to discuss the implications of the most up-to-date government and medical advice on the governing body’s suspension on football. Based on this advice, it has unanimously agreed to extend the suspension at all levels of the game from …

UEFA Foundation for Children supports Common Goal COVID-19 Response Fund, a newly-launched initiative that will fund charities focused on helping children who live in world’s worst hit communities, including frontlines of conflict zones. The UEFA Foundation for Children has announced plans to contribute to the Common Goal COVID-19 Response Fund, …

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president, today thanked the 100 players, officials and match officials who have contributed to promote the World Health Organization’s (WHO) messaging during the current COVID-19 crisis. The AFC President described the Member Associations, the players, officials and match officials, …