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AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Preliminary Stage Draw finalised!

The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2026/27 with the Preliminary Stage Draw finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 24 clubs — five more than last season — were divided into six groups with the Preliminary Stage to be contested from …

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Hrvoje Smolcic leaves Eintracht Frankfurt!

Eintracht Frankfurt and Turkish Süper Lig newcomers Çorum FK have agreed on a permanent transfer for Hrvoje Smolcic. The defender arrived in Frankfurt from Croatian top-flight side HNK Rijeka in the summer of 2022, making a total of 32 competitive appearances across the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons, scoring twice. Smolcic …

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AIFF conducts Elite Referee Assessor and Referee Instructor Evaluation Programme in Gwalior!

The All India Football Federation conducted the AIFF Elite Referee Assessor and Referee Instructor Evaluation Programme at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior from June 28 to July 1, 2026, as part of its preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The programme was conducted by FIFA …

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Zee secures exclusive rights for Bundesliga in India!

Leading content and technology powerhouse, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’), has further strengthened its sports portfolio by securing the exclusive broadcast and digital rights for the Bundesliga in India. The multi-year partnership marks a significant milestone in ‘Z’s ambition to build a robust football ecosystem in the country, while bringing …

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Rasmus Kristensen leaves Eintracht Frankfurt!

Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Midtjylland have agreed terms on the transfer of Rasmus Kristensen, with the Danish international heading back home for the new season. Rasmus Kristensen first came to Frankfurt on loan from Leeds United in summer 2024 and quickly established himself as a regular on the right side …

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AIFF mandates DigiLocker verification for player registration through CRS!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has mandated DigiLocker verification with the AIFF Centralised Registration System (CRS) for all Indian players. The initiative has been introduced to strengthen the player registration process and enhance the authenticity and security of player records across Indian football. All Indian players registered in the …

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Timothy Chandler signs Eintracht Frankfurt contract extension!

The Eintracht veteran has extended his contract with the Eagles by another year, tying him to the club until the end of the 2026/27 season. Timothy Chandler, who represented Eintracht at every youth level after joining the club as a 10-year-old, has made 199 competitive appearances for the first team …

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Bureau of the Council appoints Azerbaijan as host of FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026!

Following the approval by the FIFA Council last December of a U-15 tournament for boys and girls as part of FIFA’s unwavering commitment to promoting the youth game, the Bureau of the Council has appointed Azerbaijan as the host of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026. While the …

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