Manipur defeated Haryana 2-0 in the final of the 28th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy, to clinch their 22nd title at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Ngangom Bala Devi (68’) and Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi (83’) scored the goals to hand …
Read More »Australia & Uzbekistan confirmed as 2026 & 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup hosts!
Australia and Uzbekistan have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2026 and 2029 editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup respectively after the AFC Executive Committee today ratified the AFC Women’s Football Committee’s recommendations at its third meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the eve of the 34th AFC …
Read More »AFC President outlines confidence as Asian football enters new era of growth!
The AFC Executive Committee today convened in Bangkok, Thailand, and reflected on the resounding success of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, expressing confidence that the breakthrough achievements of the Continental showpiece marked a new era of progress for Asian football. Chairing the meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim …
Read More »AIFF Development Committee holds virtual meeting!
The Development Committee of the All India Football Federation, chaired by Avijit Paul, was held virtually on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. AIFF Acting Secretary General M Satyanarayan was present in the meeting, along with members Cliff Nongrum, Takum Kipa and Dr. Sonam T. Ethenpa. While welcoming the members, Mr. Paul …
Read More »Bayern Munich hand pro contracts for Lovro Zvonarek, Noel Aseko Nkili & Adam Aznou!
FC Bayern Munich has given professional contracts to youth players Lovro Zvonarek, Noel Aseko Nkili and Adam Aznou. Attacking midfielder Zvonarek, 19, and 17-year-old left winger Aznou have signed until June 30, 2027, while 18-year-old defensive midfielder Aseko Nkili has put pen to paper on a deal through to June …
Read More »Minerva Academy beat Bengaluru’s Alchemy FA 4-1 in U-15 Youth League final round!
The Minerva Academy U-15 team kicked off their U-15 Youth League campaign with a 4-1 victory over the Alchemy International Football Academy, who were the winners of the Bengaluru Zone, beating teams like Bengaluru FC in their way to the final round. Out of around 60 teams 16 of them …
Read More »Bundesliga International strengthens leadership team ahead of APAC expansion!
Bundesliga International is strengthening its presence in Asia through multiple new appointments to fuel its growth across the Asia Pacific region and India. The strategic restructuring will allow for more focused and deeper market growth in key Asian markets and intensify key market projects and cooperation with regional football, sports …
Read More »Assam pip Arunachal Pradesh to reach last eight in U-20 National Football Championship!
Assam qualified for the quarterfinals of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship from Group G when they defeated Arunachal Pradesh 1-0 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama ground on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. In the other match of the group, played simultaneously, Madhya Pradesh earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory …
Read More »FIFA Council approves Women’s International Match Calendar 2026-2029!
The FIFA Council met in advance of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of women’s football, for which the international match calendar was unanimously approved. The Women’s International Match Calendar (WIMC) 2026-2029 is the result of a consultation …
Read More »Mike Tollin’s MTP & LALIGA Studios to Develop Slate of Soccer-Centric Projects!
Since its founding in 2023, LALIGA Studios, a joint venture between Banijay Iberia, part of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay, and LALIGA, is dedicated to pioneering new standards in sports entertainment through the creation of global original content, brand content, digital media, live events, and a commitment to pushing the …
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