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Press Release

Turkey & Italy joint bid for UEFA EURO 2032 accepted!

Joint bid has been duly received and will go forward for assessment and consideration by the UEFA Executive Committee. Further to the announcement on July 28 which revealed the desire of the Italian and Turkish FAs to submit a joint bid to stage UEFA EURO 2032, the UEFA administration has …

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Jamshedpur FC look forward to first ISL-10 at the Furnace!

Jamshedpur FC’s entire team visited the JRD Tata Sports Complex ahead of their first home match against Hyderabad FC, scheduled for October 5. Scott Cooper and his team held an extensive meeting in the Men of Steel’s dressing room before the crucial match. The entire team was filled with excitement …

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AFC Referee Academy conducts first onsite module for Batch 5!

In a bid to equip Asia’s match officials with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel both on and off the field, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted a five-day onsite module for Batch 5 of the AFC Referee Academy in September 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Taking place between …

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Navbahor overcome Mumbai City FC in AFC Champions League!

Navbahor secured their first-ever win in the AFC Champions League, defeating Mumbai City 3-0 on Matchday Two of Group D of the 2023/24 edition at the Markaziy Stadion on Tuesday, October 3. The Uzbek side had started their maiden AFC Champions League adventure with a heroic 1-1 draw with Al …

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FC Goa begin ISL-10 campaign with victory over Punjab FC!

In a thrilling curtain-raiser to the FC Goa campaign in the 2023-24 edition of the Indian Super League, the Gaurs secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Punjab FC in a tightly contested encounter at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Monday, October 2. Spanish striker Carlos Martinez opened …

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Puerto Rico & FIFA lay foundation stone for new national team base!

In a pivotal event for Puerto Rican football, the Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF) celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in its history with the laying of the foundation stone for what will be ‘The House of the National Team’. This initiative marks another step forward in the development …

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UMBRO Brazil celebrates Pink October!

Uniting against a common cause, UMBRO Brazil have joined forces with Brazilian clubs to raise awareness of Breast Cancer in support of Femama, the Brazilian Federation of Philanthropic Breast Health Support Institutions. Putting aside rivalries on the pitch, Santos, Fluminense, Grêmio, Athletico Paranaense, Sport Recife, Avai and Chapecoense all stand …

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Red & Blue optical graphics on Macron-made Bologna FC’s third shirt!

Bologna FC 1909 chose the date of the club’s 114th anniversary to present the last of the match kits for the 2023-24 season. The new Third game shirt features the colours red and blue entwined in a high-impact, all-over, optical graphic design. Like the Home and Away shirts, the Third …

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Mumbai City FC suffer Navbahor loss in AFC Champions League!

Mumbai City FC succumbed to their second straight loss in the AFC Champions League, losing 3-0 to Uzbek side PFC Navbahor. It was a game of two halves as the Islanders dominated proceedings in the first 45 minutes but could not capitalize on their dominance. In the second half, the …

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UEFA introduces minimum standards framework for women’s national teams in Europe!

UEFA has taken a significant step towards levelling the playing field for women’s football players across Europe by introducing a first-ever minimum standards framework for women’s national teams. The framework, which was unanimously approved by the UEFA Executive Committee in June, sets out a range of standards encompassing provisions covering …

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