During its meeting held on Friday on May 5, 2023, the Board of Directors of OL Groupe appointed John Textor as Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from May 5, 2023 and until the end of his term as director, following the cessation of the functions of Jean-Michel …
Read More »Burnley FC & manager Vincent Kompany extend contract until 2028!
Burnley FC have announced that manager Vincent Kompany has signed a new contract to extend his commitment with the club. After a Championship winning year in his first season in charge at Turf Moor the manager has signed a new five year deal. After agreeing to stay until at least …
Read More »Bibiano Fernandes: Impressive results, but India U-17s focus remains on AFC U-17 Asian Cup!
The India U-17 team has put up some impressive results during their preparatory matches in Spain, but the focus remains squarely on the team’s upcoming campaign in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, which gets underway next month. India have played four practice matches since shifting camp to Spain, winning two, …
Read More »UEFA signs Memorandum of Understanding with European Space Agency!
UEFA has today announced an agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA), the first ever between the organisation dedicated to the exploration of space and a sports organisation. This partnership will enable UEFA to benefit from ESA’s network and expertise to address key challenges and generate new opportunities in football …
Read More »Lebanon confirms SAFF Cup participation!
The line-up for the 14th SAFF Championship 2023 is now complete with the confirmation of Lebanon as the eight and final participant. The Football Association of Lebanon accepted the South Asian Football Federation’s invitation for the championship on Monday, May 8. The 14th edition of the SAFF Championship 2023 is scheduled to …
Read More »New champions to be crowned as line up complete for U17 AFCON quarterfinals!
The quarterfinal line up for the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is complete after the completion of the group phase on Sunday and a new champion will be crowned after holders Cameroon crashed out at the group phase. THE Indomitable Cubs finished bottom of Group C with no …
Read More »From promise to reality: FIFA Football for Schools launches in Latvia!
The Latvian Football Association (LFF) is aiming to boost its country’s footballing development through its commitment to making football the most popular sport in Latvia for women and making the game part of the curriculum for physical education classes in schools. In their bid to achieve the latter, the LFF …
Read More »FIFA President praises football development projects in Uzbekistan!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held discussions with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his first-ever visit to the central Asian nation, applauded the country’s involvement in the FIFA Forward and Football For Schools programme, before attending a top-flight game in Tashkent. The FIFA President met President Mirziyoyev in …
Read More »Eastern Sporting Union comeback to beat Churchill Brothers!
Former champions Eastern Sporting Union came from behind to register a 4-1 victory over Churchill Brothers in Group B at the TransStadia in Ahmedabad. With the victory, Eastern Sporting Union climbed up to fourth position in Group B. To everyone’s surprise, it was Churchill Brothers who took the lead in …
Read More »Odisha FC hit Lords FA Kochi for five in IWL!
Odisha FC put on a commanding performance against IWL debutant Lords FA Kochi in their group B clash at the Shahibaug Police Stadium in Ahmedabad. A brace by Faustina Worwornyo Akpo, and a goal each by Cynthia Marcondes Dos Santos, Malati Munda and Anju Tamang were enough to give them …
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