The fifth UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report looks at UEFA’s social responsibility achievements, as well as those of partner bodies, in the fields of diversity, inclusion, environment, health, peace and reconciliation, solidarity and fan dialogue. Social Responsibility – an integral part of UEFA’s business process; initiatives launched under the …
Read More »Icelandair and National Team co-create Team Iceland Stopover!
Transatlantic airline, Icelandair, has launched Team Iceland Stopover, a selection of 90-minute, football-inspired experiences curated by the Icelandic national team, free for all passengers to enjoy. Following on from the country’s remarkable feat at the European Championships in 2016, Iceland has made it onto the ultimate sporting stage this summer …
Read More »Russian Football Union sanctioned by FIFA for discriminatory chants by fans!
FIFA can today confirm that the Russian Football Union has been sanctioned with a fine of CHF 30,000 for discriminatory chants by fans during the international friendly match between Russia and France played in Saint Petersburg on March 27, 2018. Following a thorough investigation including the review of video evidence, …
Read More »AFC president Shaikh Salman outlines vision for Asian football to Central Zone!
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, on Saturday, May 5 outlined his vision for Asian football to the representatives of the six AFC Central Zone countries. Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following the draw for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, Shaikh Salman …
Read More »U-13 Youth League: Minerva Punjab FC beat Mohammedan Sporting to lift title!
Minerva Punjab FC eased past Mohammedan Sporting Club 3-0 in the final to triumph in the inaugural U-13 Youth League at the Barasat Stadium in Kolkata today, May 8. Mohammedan Sporting more than played their part in an entertaining final, but it was Minerva Punjab FC’s energy that would light …
Read More »Baichung Bhutia: With a bit of luck India can finish among top two in Group!
Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is “happy” about the group India have drawn in the AFC Asian Cup 2019. In an exclusive interview, Bhutia, the sole Indian Footballer till date to have played in over 100 International matches mentioned “India can finish among the top two in the group” and …
Read More »Häfele Group new Bayern Munich regional partner for Asia!
FC Bayern Munich and the Häfele Group have announced a new regional partnership at a press conference in Bangkok last week. The market leader of interior design elements will be the German record champions’ “Official Regional Home Improvement Partner” for Thailand, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. The cooperation …
Read More »Cape Town City FC and BlocSide announce first 5G technology fan engagement model!
BlocSide Sports Ltd., MVP Token creator, the first digital rewards token in professional football built on the Ethereum Blockchain, announced a partnership with Cape Town City FC, a team that represents and empowers the ethnic and racial diversities of Cape Town. The partnership, the first in professional football, will focus …
Read More »Second Division League: Delhi Dynamos ‘B’ lose to Real Kashmir FC in five goal thriller!
Despite a late resurgence from Delhi Dynamos ‘B’, the ISL outfit’s reserve side succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Real Kashmir FC in their Group A match of the Second Division League at the Ambedkar Stadium. Delhi Dynamos ‘B’ head coach Fran Perez opted for a change in tactics as …
Read More »The world lights up for Manchester City’s Premier League title!
To celebrate Manchester City’s English Premier League title, a series of light projections took place last night in each of the players’ home cities around the world. These projections, which spread across 25 cities over three continents, were a special surprise to the players after they lifted the Premier League …
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