Just a few weeks after the death of Franz Beckenbauer, German and European football is mourning the loss of another of West Germany’s 1990 FIFA World Cup heroes, as it was announced today that former international Andreas Brehme has died unexpectedly of heart failure at the age of just 63. …
Read More »FIFA Football for Schools now active in half of member FAs after Sierra Leone launch!
Building on the momentum of an intense and fruitful 2023 – a further 71 FIFA member associations introduced the programme – the FIFA Football for Schools programme and its team have set off again on the road to meet schoolchildren eager to learn through football. There is still a long …
Read More »A one-off piece of history for all Eintracht Frankfurt fans!
125 years of Eintracht Frankfurt! That’s a lot of fulfilled and some unfulfilled dreams, all kinds of tears, goals and triumphs. From March 8, 1899 to the present day, 15 founding fathers have become over 139,000 members. In order to represent this rich history and make it tangible to all …
Read More »Turkish Women’s Cup: Maiden Estonia clash for India on Mediterranean shores!
The city of Alanya is often described as a place where timeless beauty meets modern progress. A look at the Gold City Sports Complex, the venue for the Turkish Women’s Cup 2024, would aptly reveal the truth behind the saying. Along the sun-kissed beaches of the tourist paradise stands the …
Read More »Lega Serie A and Infront partner in Asian media rights deal!
Lega Serie A has appointed Infront to exclusively manage the media rights for Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in 36 Asian territories *. After the league finalised a series of international broadcast deals for the new cycle directly with broadcast partners, it has decided to rely on Infront’s …
Read More »Germany’s DFB mourns the passing of Andreas Brehme!
The DFB are mourning the passing of Andreas Brehme. The 1990 FIFA World Cup winner passed away suddenly last night at the age of 63. Brehme earned 86 caps for Germany, scoring eight goals. He etched his name into the history books forever on 8th July 1990, when he scored …
Read More »adidas & Austin FC unveil 2024 The Armadillo Kit!
Austin FC have unveiled their new secondary jersey for the 2024 MLS season, The Armadillo Kit by adidas. An homage to Armadillo World Headquarters, the legendary music hall that was Austin’s go-to concert venue in the 1970s, The Armadillo Kit reflects the city’s “all ways welcome” vibe that thrives during …
Read More »Jean-Louis Gasset replaces Gennaro Gattuso at Olympique Marseille!
Olympique de Marseille has announced the appointment of Jean-Louis Gasset as the club’s new first-team coach. An experienced coach with both club and country, Jean-Louis Gasset has spent over 30 years on the bench in the French league and abroad. His experience as assistant or head coach at Girondins de …
Read More »AIFF League Committee meets over IWL 2 details!
The All India Football Federation’s League Committee, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, met via video conferencing to discuss the way forward for both women’s and men’s football. The meeting was chaired by Lalnghinglova Hmar, and was attended by Acting Secretary General M Satyanarayan, Deputy Chairperson Arif Ali, and members Anirban …
Read More »adidas & Chicago Fire FC unveil 2024 Return to Red jersey!
Chicago Fire FC have unveiled their new primary jersey for the 2024 MLS season, the Return to Red jersey by adidas. The kit embodies the fiery spirit and collective determination of Chicago’s players, fans and city. A mix of the historic red look, with a modern flare to reflect the …
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