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English Premier League side Manchester City will debut its new Nike made away kit in Los Angeles as part of the International Champions Cup later today, July 26 against Real Madrid. The club’s pre-season tour of the USA for the International Champions Cup has already seen noteworthy performances from individuals (especially Phil …
Read More »Ties strengthen with Asia’s Member Associations’ referee directors in latest workshop!
Forty Member Associations (MA) from across Asia participated in the bi-annual AFC MA Referee Directors’ Workshop which commenced on Tuesday in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Organised by the AFC Referees Department, the workshop is aimed to strengthen its relation with the MAs, as well as providing a platform for …
Read More »The recent AIFF Match Commissioner’s test results announced!
The All India Football Federation conducted two three-day seminars for the aspiring Match Commissioners in Mumbai and Kolkata respectively in July 2017. 50 candidates turned up for the seminar and at the end of the three-day program at each venue, they had to appear for an examination on August 8, …
Read More »AFC Competitions Committee meets & decides!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee will continue to work with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA) to ensure the uninterrupted broadcast of AFC Champions League and FIFA World Cup qualifying matches to protect the Confederation’s commercial rights. Following the recent …
Read More »Liverpool FC & Tibet Water announce official partnership!
English Premier League giants Liverpool FC has announced Tibet Water Resources Ltd. as Official Regional Water Partner in China. The partnership will see LFC and Tibet Water collaborate to create unique experiences for Reds fans and consumers alike. Tibet Water will also benefit from a range of LFC marketing and …
Read More »MA Refereeing Courses kicks off in Cochin!
MA Refereeing Courses under the guidance of FIFA kicked off today (July 25,) in Cochin, Kerala. The 7-day course has begun with 36 Referees, with 36 Assistant Referees and Referees Assessors joining in the following days. Course Instructors for the event are Technical Instructor, Ivanov Valentin from Russia and Fitness …
Read More »AIFF Elite Academy U-16 held to 1-1 draw by Cavelossim U-20!
The AIFF Elite Academy U-16 was held to a 1-1 draw by Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim U-20, Goa on an artificial turf on July 22. Cavelossim went ahead in the second minute on before AIFF equalised through Bekey Oram right after the half hour mark to share the honours. …
Read More »Macron & Piacenza Calcio – A new shirt & new agreement until 2020!
The partnership between Macron and Italian Lega Pro side Piacenza Calcio, which began in 2005 between Piacenza and Macron will continue until 2020. The new agreement has been announced along with the presentation of the new 2017/18 season shirts that the team will wear in the coming season along with …
Read More »AIFF President Praful Patel visits training session of India U-17 World Cup Team!
The All India Football Federation President Praful Patel along with the AIFF’s General Secretary Kushal Das met the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad on the sidelines of a training session at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Capital yesterday, July 24. Speaking on the occasion, the AIFF President said, “You …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo surprises Nike & China ASIA Award Recipients in Beijing!
Nike and China’s Ministry of Education hosted the first national Active Schools Innovation Award presentation at Beijing’s iconic Water Cube on Sunday, July 23. The ceremony celebrated 100 teachers (of the more than 1,000 who applied) who are most effectively and creatively transforming the culture of sport and physical activity …
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