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CONCACAF Selects Record 15 Stadiums in 13 U.S. Metropolitan Areas as Host Venues and Markets for Expanded 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has confirmed the 15 venues across 13 U.S. metropolitan cities that will welcome the 2019 edition of the expanded CONCACAF Gold Cup, including two of the United States’ newest soccer venues – Banc of California Stadium in the heart …

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Leicester City & adidas announce multi-year partnership!

Former English Premier League champions Leicester City FC earlier in the week announced its new multi-year partnership with global sportswear giant adidas from Germany. The agreement will see adidas – one of the world’s most famous sporting brands – become the Foxes’ Official Technical Kit Partner from June 1, 2018. …

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AFC and Special Olympics Asia Pacific announce partnership!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Special Olympics Asia Pacific (SOAP) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote social inclusion through football across Asia. The partnership will see the two organisations deliver football development programmes for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the Asia Pacific region. The MoU …

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U-18 Youth League – Final Round: Bengaluru FC U18s claim crucial win, down DSK Shivajians FC 2-1!

First half goals from Kishori (18′) and Biswa Darjee (38′) handed Bengaluru FC U-18s their first win in the U-18 Youth League Final Phase as they overcame DSK Shivajians FC 2-1 in a second-round encounter at the Meghalaya Football Association Turf in Shillong on Friday. Going into the game on …

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Stage Set for Miami Draw for Second Edition of the Scotiabank CONCACAF League!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) confirmed today the programming for the official draw of the 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF League, which will feature club teams from Central American and Caribbean Member Associations. The official draw will take place on Wednesday, May 23, at 7:00 pm …

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FIFA Appeal Committee partially confirms ban on Worawi Makudi!

The FIFA Appeal Committee has taken the following decision on the appeal lodged by Worawi Makudi, the former President of the Football Association of Thailand. The FIFA Appeal Committee has partially confirmed the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee on 10 October 2016, reducing the …

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Sunil Chhetri named Players’ Player at Bengaluru FC Awards Night!

Bengaluru Football Club came together to celebrate another successful season, and to recognize and reward top performers at the club’s Annual Awards Night held at the JW Marriott in Bengaluru on Thursday, May 17. Skipper Sunil Chhetri was named top scorer for the fifth season in a row and also …

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Europe’s Professional Football Strategy Council meets in Lyon!

The Professional Football Strategy Council (PFSC) met on May 16 in Lyon and discussed a variety of matters such as the new UEFA club licensing and financial fair play regulations, competitive balance, social dialogue and received an update on the ongoing work of the FIFA transfer system task force. The …

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New Zealand’s football kits by Nike evoke the Spirit of a Maori Legend!

In Maori legend, New Zealand’s endemic silver fern represents strength, resistance and power. These traits relate to the unique underside of the tree’s fronds that reflect under moonlight, creating something akin to a natural nightlight. Thus, they have been celebrated for guiding travellers. “People in New Zealand rally behind the …

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