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AFC Women’s Club Championship 2023 draw held!

Top-seeded Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies of Japan will start their challenge for the AFC Women’s Club Championship 2023 – Invitational Tournament title in Group A following the official draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. Second seeds Sydney FC, the Australian champions, will headline Group B for the fourth edition …

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Viacom18 new media rights partner for ISL, League to start from September 21!

Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) announces Viacom18 Media Private Limited as the ‘new home of Indian Football’ for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. The 10th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) kicks off on September 21 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, with a blockbuster clash between rivals Kerala …

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Siva Sakthi Narayanan to don India blue for the first time with captain’s band around his arm!

Hailing from the small town of Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, young striker Siva Sakthi Narayan burst onto the big stage seemingly out of nowhere over the last two seasons. The young striker joined the Bengaluru FC reserve side on August 1, 2020, and impressed in the following Durand Cup campaign grabbing …

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Safety & Security workshop kicks off engagements in preparations for AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023!

The Safety and Security workshop has kicked off a week-long series of meetings between various departments between CAF, LOC and Government as the planning for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 gains momentum. Safety and Security is one of the key elements in the successful delivery …

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World Football Summit unleashes its Rebrand with a Bold Claim: The Football We Want, The Football We Need!

World Football Summit have announced its transformative rebranding initiative under the audacious claim: “The Football We Want, The Football We Need,” in a move that hopes to unite those working in the global football industry toward making it more professional, sustainable, and one that those who work in it are …

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CAF & Saudi Arabia LOC unveil poster for CAF Super Cup 2023 Final!

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) together with hosts, Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) have unveiled the official poster for this year’s TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2023 Final on 15 September 2023. Kick-off is at 21h00 local time (18h00 GMT). Egypt’s Al Ahly, winners of the Total Energies CAF Champions …

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Arunachal Pradesh to host Final Rounds of 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy!

The Final Rounds of the 77th National Football Championships for the Santosh Trophy 2023-24 will be held in Arunachal Pradesh, it was announced by the All India Football Federation on Wednesday, September 6. The dates for the final rounds will be announced later. The AIFF also announced that the Group …

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UEFA & ECA sign landmark agreement to bolster European football’s future!

UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) have today signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that extends their cooperation until 2030. Building on a relationship which now spans over fifteen years, the new MoU will elevate their partnership to bolster long-term stability and sustainable growth in European club football. …

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Innovative digital initiatives poised to enhance AFC’s fan engagement!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today outlined its commitment to stay at the forefront of the digital media and communications realm during the first meeting of the AFC Media & Communications Committee for the 2023-2027 term. Led by Chairperson Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar, the virtual meeting saw the Committee receiving updates on …

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Dominant India beat Nepal to secure SAFF U-16 Championship semifinal spot!

India secured the top spot in Group A of the SAFF U-16 Championship to seal their berth in the semifinals, defeating Nepal 1-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Wednesday, September 6. The Blue Colts produced a dominant performance against Nepal and were denied by the woodwork on …

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