Friday , May 17 2024

Press Release

Members of AFC judicial bodies for 2023 to 2027 term elected!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations have today elected the Chairpersons, Deputy Chairpersons and Members of the AFC’s judicial bodies – the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee, the AFC Entry Control Body and the AFC Appeal Committee – at the AFC Extraordinary Congress 2023 (full list below). In congratulating …

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Oceania Football joins Tahiti in mourning the loss of Toni Tuteraiponi Hiro!

The Oceania Football Confederation is mourning the passing of a member of the executive committee of the Fédération Tahitienne de Football, Toni Tuteraiponi Hiro. The Former President of the AS Jeunes Tahitiens Football Club, President of the Raiatea Football District and member of the Executive Committee of the Tahitian Football …

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FIFA Football Law Annual Review 2024 to take place in Tokyo on February 1-2, 2024!

In 2023, there were a number of important regulatory changes which have had a direct impact on the daily football operations of thousands of clubs and players and other football stakeholders. At the same time, important initiatives were launched and new mechanisms put in place to update football’s legal framework …

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Gotta catch’em young: A Karnataka SFA drive to create a talent hub!

In the 2023-24 season, the Karnataka State Football Association’s Youth Premier League marked a significant milestone by introducing the Under-7 age category for the first time, complementing the previously established Under-9 category. This move was in line with AIFF’s broader vision for grassroots development, crucial in the lead-up to the …

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LALIGA Scholarships: Extraordinary Champions!

LALIGA presents a new initiative called “LALIGA Scholarships: Extraordinary Champions”, a training project aimed at helping exceptional talents grow professionally and personally by broadening their knowledge through the options offered by LALIGA BUSINESS SCHOOL. Together with consultancy firm Ackerman International, the relationship between LALIGA and the athletes goes beyond mere …

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AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers: Bumpy roads, undaunted Dennerby’s India Women!

The Indian senior women’s team have been kept busy for the last couple of months. After camping for more than six weeks in Bhubaneswar, the Blue Tigresses participated in the Asian Games for the first time in nine years. Now, the Thomas Dennerby-coached squad have landed in Saudi Arabia for …

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Successful test event for the FIFA Natural Playing Surfaces Quality Programme held in Spain!

FIFA’s Research & Standards Department hosted a test event for the Natural Playing Surfaces Quality Programme at the “Ciudad Deportiva del Granada CF” in Spain during the week of September 18, 2023. The event was a testament to the collaborative spirit of LaLiga and the Granada CF club, who generously …

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FIFA World Cup 2026 – Asian Round 2 qualifiers set for take off!

The cast for Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification was finalised on Tuesday, October 17. History makers Pakistan led nine other teams from Round 1 after an exciting day of second leg matches, with the South Asian side …

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NorthEast United FC & Guwahati Sports Association tie up for Guwahati Youth & Kids League!

In a historic collaboration that is set to transform the landscape of football in Assam and the Northeast, NorthEast United FC and Guwahati Sports Association have announce the launch of the Guwahati Youth & Kids League. The historic agreement was formally inked at the Guwahati Town Club auditorium on Monday, …

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CAF concludes Elite Women’s Instructors Course in Rabat!

The Confédération Africaine de Football successfully concluded an Elite Women’s Football Instructors Course in Rabat, Morocco. The weeklong course, held earlier this month at the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Rabat, forms part of CAF’s ongoing commitment to developing women’s football on the continent. A total of 16 elite female …

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