In this episode of “It’s My Game”, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) shares the inspiring story of Heba Saadieh, the Palestinian referee who has carved a niche for herself on the global stage. Saadieh, who has been a mainstay in the AFC’s roster of match officials, created history yesterday when …

AS Monaco have announced the arrival of central defender Mohammed Salisu from Southampton Football Club. The 24-year-old Ghana international has signed a five-season deal and is now tied to the Principality club until June 2028. Trained in Spain at Real Valladolid, where he made his professional debut in the Copa …

Jamshedpur FC have roped in Petar Sliskovic to lead the line in the upcoming season, and expectations from fans are high following his impressive display last season in the Indian Super League. Little may have been known about Sliskovic when he joined Chennaiyin FC at the start of last season, …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s consistent efforts to harness the power of the beautiful game to strengthen the communities of its Member Associations (MAs) was further underlined when the “Prison Football, Rehabilitation Through Football” programme, which was launched in Nepal last year, successfully concluded in July 2023. Supported by the …

Global sports company PUMA has launched the 2023/24 Borussia Dortmund Cup kit, inspired by a city that blends tradition and innovation. The stylish new kit was officially unveiled in Las Vegas during BVB’s pre-season tour of the United States. Dortmund, once known as the city of steel, has evolved into …

Everton FC has signed a shirt sleeve partnership agreement with innovative community-driven online streaming platform, KICK. Founded in October 2022, KICK is reinventing live streaming based on a creator-first model, with creators receiving a favourable 95-5 split of subscription revenue generated on their channel. The KICK logo will debut on …

Gokulam Kerala FC have announced the signing of Álex Sánchez, a forward hailing from Spain. Born without a right hand, he has triumphed over numerous challenges to become the first and only footballer with a disability to play in the esteemed Spanish LaLiga. The 34-year-old forward’s skills and dedication has …

Sadio Mané has agreed a move from Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The 31-year-old forward joined the German record champions from Liverpool FC a year ago. FC Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said, “We want to thank Sadio Mané for the past season. It certainly …

Chelsea has completed the signing of teenage midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu. The 19-year-old joins on a seven-year contract, with a club option of a further year. He has moved from his hometown club Stade Rennes, for whom he was a regular last season as they finished fourth in France’s Ligue 1 …

The Sub Junior Boys’ National Football Championship Tier-1 2023-24 is set to be played between September 3 to September 13, 2023, in Malda and Berhampore, West Bengal, the All India Football Federation announced on Tuesday, August 1. The competition will see 16 teams divided into four groups of as many …