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Union Berlin & head coach Urs Fischer part ways!

1.FC Union Berlin and their head coach Urs Fischer are going their separate ways with immediate effect. The joint decision was taken by Union president Dirk Zingler and Fischer in person during a meeting on Monday afternoon. Urs Fischer took over as head coach of the professional men’s team of …

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UEFA and DFB unveil human rights declaration for UEFA EURO 2024!

UEFA and the German Football Association (DFB) today presented the Human Rights Declaration for UEFA EURO 2024 at the Sport and Human Rights conference hosted by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community in Berlin. The declaration states that UEFA and the DFB will uphold and protect human …

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Sreenidi Deccan FC fight back to hold Shillong Lajong FC!

Sreenidi Deccan FC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Shillong Lajong FC in a Matchweek 4 I-League 2023-24 clash at the SSA Stadium on Tuesday, November 14. The Deccan Warriors took an early lead through Rosenberg Gabriel but Shillong Lajong overturned it before the break and it was Gabriel’s …

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FIFPRO & World Football Summit sign three-year content partnership accord!

FIFPRO and World Football Summit have a signed a content partnership agreement under which the world player union’s cutting-edge research and insight will feature at WFS events in Europe, Asia and Americas for the next three years. FIFPRO Player IQ will become the first Player Performance & Industry Partner for …

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Lalrinzuala hattrick gives Aizawl FC win against NEROCA!

Aizawl FC came back in emphatic fashion against NEROCA FC at the Kalyani Stadium on Tuesday, November 14 to log their second win of the season, triumphing 3-1 on this occasion. Tarak Hembram gave hosts NEROCA the lead in the first half, but a supreme show by Aizawl FC’s hattrick …

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Malawi FA hosts successful CLOP workshop as MA’s embrace innovative system by CAF!

The rollout of the CAF Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) is fast gaining traction across the continent, as CAF, in close partnership with all its Member Associations, continues to roll out the digital system that has been uniquely designed to assist MAs and clubs across Africa digitize their administration. Following …

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2023 Special Awards recognise Asia’s best in youth development!

The sterling efforts of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Member Associations in nurturing the Continent’s future were honoured on Tuesday afternoon at the AFC Special Elite Youth Football Awards 2023. Held at the InterContinental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur during the opening of the 4th AFC Youth Conference, the ceremony crowned …

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CAF unveils CAF Awards 2023 nominees for women’s categories!

CAF has unveiled the preliminary nominees for the various women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. A distinguished panel made up of CAF Technical Experts, Legends, and selected media representatives decided on the nominees, taking into consideration their performances at all levels from December 2022 to November 2023. Just as …

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Bayern Munich sign Australian talent Nestory Irankunda!

FC Bayern Munich have signed Australian attacking talent Nestory Irankunda. The 17-year-old will join on July 1, 2024 on a long-term contract at the German record champions. Irankunda turns 18 on February 9, 2024. Jochen Sauer, director of youth development, said, “We’ve had Nestory on our radar for some time …

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European Qualifier, Bulgaria vs Hungary relocated to Sofia!

Following a decision yesterday from the authorities in Plovdiv to revoke their authorisation to host the European Qualifier match Bulgaria vs Hungary, the Bulgarian Football Union has provided UEFA with necessary guarantees from the relevant local authorities and stadium management in Sofia to host the match at the Vasil Levski …

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