Following today’s FIFA Council Meeting and subsequent communication regarding the new, expanded format for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF can now confirm the following information regarding qualification from the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) to this new expanded global club championship. It has now been confirmed that the …
Read More »Man gets three year stadium ban for racial abuse of Brentford FC’s Ivan Toney!
A landmark ruling has banned a 24-year-old man from every stadium in the country for racially abusing the Brentford striker Ivan Toney on social media. Antonio Neill sent an abusive message to Toney on October 14, 2022, which the player shared with the public via his account. The Premier League, …
Read More »FIFA Football for Schools launches in Rwanda!
The Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) has become the 50th member association to implement FIFA’s hugely successful Football for Schools (F4S) programme, following a launch event in Kigali. The event was attended by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, Rwanda’s state Minister in charge of Primary and Secondary Education Mr Twagirayezu Gaspard, …
Read More »UMBRO release new Tocco 3 boot!
The UMBRO Tocco 3 boot redefines touch and takes ball control to new levels thanks to Dyneema innovation. Dyneema fabric is fused with leather to make UMBRO Tocco 3 lightweight and ultra-thin for greater touch sensation. Keeps your foot in place and reduces movement within the boot, so you can …
Read More »Scotiabank & CONCACAF renew long-standing sponsorship!
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and Scotiabank today announced the renewal of their wide-ranging sponsorship agreement, serving as the Title Sponsor for the 2023 edition of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League which kicked off on March 7. The agreement also secures Scotiabank as a …
Read More »FIFA Council approves international match calendars!
The FIFA Council met in advance of the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of men’s and women’s competitions, for which the respective international match calendars were unanimously approved following a detailed consultation process. Men’s International Match Calendar 2025-2030 …
Read More »AFC Competitions 2023-24 Season slots for India announced!
The Qualifiers for the AFC Competitions 2023-24 for the Indian clubs are to be played between April 4 to May 3, 2023, the Federation announced on Tuesday, March 14. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has allocated three slots to India — one in the AFC Champions League Group Stage, one …
Read More »VfB Stuttgart going ‘COLOURFUL AND WILD’ with their JAKO kit against VfL Wolfsburg!
Diversity will be the theme for VfB’s home match against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday, March 18. The hoop in rainbow colours is making its long-awaited comeback on the special “Diversity 22/23” kit. The rainbow-coloured hoop is returning to the VfB shirt! The home match against VfL Wolfsburg (March 18, 15:30 …
Read More »Hyderabad FC announce 25-man squad for 2nd Division League!
Hyderabad FC’s reserve team, Hyderabad FC B, will be in action in the 2nd Division League starting this March 2023. The club announced their 25-man squad for the competition, which will be led by Coach Renjith TA. Hyderabad FC B are placed in Group D alongside ARA FC, Ambernath United …
Read More »New Premier League names and numbers for 2023/24 revealed!
When the 2023/24 season kicks off on Saturday, August 12, 2023 fans will see a change to the shirt names, numbers and sleeve badges. Avery Dennison, the Premier League’s official name, number and sleeve badge supplier, has revealed the newly designed font and embellishments which will feature on next season’s …
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