Press Release

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: Back-to-back International commitments good for Blue Tigers!

The India Senior Men’s National Team are set to play an unprecedented number of matches, with back-to-back international tournaments lined up on home turf – the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, and the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru, followed by the Kings Cup in Thailand (September) and the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia …

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Head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy departs PSV Eindhoven!

Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced on Wednesday, May 24 morning that he has stepped down as head coach of PSV Eindhoven. After several discussions about internal affairs the past few days, the board of directors had a meeting with Van Nistelrooy on Tuesday evening. It was decided to keep the …

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10 U-18s step-up to AFC Bournemouth development squad!

Ten AFC Bournemouth under-18s have stepped up to be part of next season’s development squad. Progressing is the majority of the second-year scholars from this campaign’s under-18 team. Three of the ten players are defenders in Archie Harris, Finn Tonks and Max Kinsey-Wellings. Ben Winterburn, Kian Tydeman, Lewis Brown and …

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Mats Hummels to stay for another season at Borussia Dortmund!

Borussia Dortmund and defender Mat Hummels on Wednesday, May 24 morning agreed to extend the player’s contract, which was set to expire on June 30, by another year until summer 2024. “I’m really happy that Mats Hummels is staying at Borussia Dortmund for another year. He identifies strongly with our …

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Dronacharya awardee Bimal Ghosh: Institutional League will have a domino effect on grassroots football!

In a bid to restructure and revitalise football activities within public sector enterprises, the Federation announced in April, that they would launch an Institutional League at the national level that would provide an avenue for players employed by them. The 10-team league will be played on a home and away …

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GIZ and VfB Stuttgart help in Kenya!

Social action and projects are also of great concern to VfB Stuttgart outside Germany. For several years, VfB has supported charitable projects in Kenya. To this end, a delegation from the club travelled to the Nyandarua region in April and hosted various events in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für …

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Tailored approaches key for Asia’s grassroots development!

When it comes to grassroots football development, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. That was the core message at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Online Session 2023 on May 23, Tuesday afternoon, where participants gathered to glean insight on the best practices in Stimulating Grassroots Development – the theme for …

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MLS launches MLS GO to increase participation & access in communities across North America!

Major League Soccer (MLS) and RCX Sports today announced the launch of MLS GO, a recreational soccer program designed to increase participation and access for boys and girls outside of the existing soccer ecosystem. Powered by MLS, MLS GO engages with existing community organizations and local recreation programs to provide …

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Kerala Blasters invites application for youth team coaches!

Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC invites application for youth team coaches for the new season. Kerala Blasters is built on three strong pillars of Collectivism, Inclusivity, and Sportsmanship, Kerala Blasters aims to being the biggest Football Club in India that generates young and talented players who not just …

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UEFA Champions Festival to take place in Istanbul during final week!

Alongside the showcase event of the football season, the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Internazionale Milano at Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10, those in Istanbul can enjoy plenty of football-related entertainment, live music, giveaways and much more at the 2023 UEFA Champions Festival …

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