UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has paid tribute to former England captain David Beckham, calling him “a true football icon of his generation” after selecting the former Manchester United FC and Real Madrid CF midfielder to receive the 2018 UEFA President’s Award. “The President’s Award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and …

The India U-16 National Team registered an inspiring 2-1 victory against Cameroon U16 National Team in a Friendly match in Istanbul on Wednesday, August 22. Ridge Melvin (1′) and Rohit Danu (20′) scored early to propel India to a comfortable lead at the half-time, though Cameroon reduced the margin in …

Quess East Bengal FC today announced the withdrawal of its offer to Nigerian international striker Gambo Muhammad due to prolonged delay in the issuance of his Professional Employment VISA as per procedures of the Indian Embassy in Nigeria. This decision has been taken keeping the best interests of East Bengal …

A Referee Development Course and Match Commissioner Training was organised by the Mizoram Football Association and Serchhip District Football Association was initiated yesterday, August 21 morning at Serchhip Sports Complex. Zomuana Hnamte, President of the SDFA launched the programme which will see MFA Head Of Referee Laldawngliana and referee Lalhriatpuia …

The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga and the Axel Springer BILD Group are combining innovation with tradition to create a brand-new media offering. When the new Bundesliga season gets under way, readers will be able to access football videos via the printed media with the help of augmented reality. By using …

The enthralling build-up to Asia’s most prestigious football spectacle will reach new heights when a star-studded, action packed 2019 AFC Asian Cup Interactive Roadshow debuts on August 26 at Dubai Mall — the first of many activations across all four host cities: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Sharjah. Adding …

Twenty years ago, an 18 year-old Michael Owen announced himself on the world stage with an iconic goal against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup. The young striker was wearing Umbro Speciali boots, as he did throughout his career. Marking twenty years since that momentous moment in his career, UMBRO …

Bengaluru FC will hit the ground running when they begin life and the season under new coach Carles Cuadrat with a high-stakes AFC Cup Inter-Zone semifinal against Turkmenistan side Altyn Asyr at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Blues, who are attempting to qualify for the semifinal …

In recent weeks, Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 clubs have begun training their professional squads as part of the “Gemeinsam gegen Spielmanipulation” (Together Against Match Fixing) programme, which exists since 2012. This training, which is obligatory following a unanimous resolution by the DFL members’ meeting on December 12, 2017, must be …

Currently in their last exposure tour prior to the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship in Malaysia, Bibiano Fernandes, India U-16 National Team Head Coach says the team has “improved significantly” since the time the boys played the qualifiers in Nepal. In an interview after the team’s 1-2 loss to Oman, Fernandes …