The Bundesliga x Safe-Hub Series started last week in South Africa, initiating an eight-week series of football events for young individuals aged 16 and above. Emphasizing its dedication to social impact, the series integrates discussions and activities focused on gender equality and empowerment at Safe-Hub locations in Tembisa, Diepsloot, Jabulani, …
Read More »AFC President lauds Continent’s passion for futsal!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the significant strides made in futsal across the Continent while congratulating the Iran for securing a record-extending 13th AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ title following the conclusion of the 17th edition of the competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on …
Read More »1974 Asian Youth Championship: The Golden Jubilee of the Golden moment!
Fifty years ago, on April 30, 1974, India created history when they won the Asian Youth Championship title jointly with Iran. In this article, we look back at the tournament where India remained unbeaten in six matches on the trot and the initiative of the AIFF President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey …
Read More »Inspiring Fiji story a highlight at OFC Futsal Development workshop in New Caledonia!
When Jerry Sam started a three-year contract at Fiji Football two years ago to head up the Federation’s Futsal and Beach Soccer programmes, there wasn’t one. Futsal was popular but was largely a social sport played between friends. The Solomon Islands Futsal guru had a vision, ‘create opportunity pathway for …
Read More »FC Goa take on Mumbai City FC in do-or-die second leg of ISL semifinals!
FC Goa have played 24 matches so far in the ongoing 2023-24 season of the Indian Super League (ISL), winning 14, drawing six and losing just four in what has been an impressive season for the team. None of that, however, will matter much on Monday when the Gaurs take …
Read More »Paris Saint-Germain win their 12th Ligue 1 title!
With three matches left to go of the 2023-2024 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned French champions for the twelfth time. The Red & Blues have now won the 50th trophy in their history. Unbeaten since September and in 26 matches in Ligue 1 since September 2023 (one …
Read More »Shabbir Ali: Team spirit the foundation for India’s success in 1974 AFC Youth Championship!
Fifty years ago, on April 30, 1974, India created history when they won the Asian Youth Championship title jointly with Iran. Starting today, AIFF Media will run a series of articles on this momentous achievement. In this article, the team captain Shabbir Ali spoke about the mental fortitude with which …
Read More »Iran lift their 13th AFC Futsal Asian Cup title!
Iran waltzed their way to a record-extending 13th title with a 4-1 win over Thailand in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024 final on Sunday, April 28. Iran seized control from the start at the Bangkok Arena to deny Thailand a maiden title as the Central Asian side made …
Read More »Andre Villas-Boas elected new chairman of FC Porto!
André Villas-Boas is the new president of FC Porto. List B was the most voted in the elections for the Club’s Governing Bodies for the quadrennium 2024-2028, which took place this Saturday at Estádio do Dragão. 26,876 members elected the 32nd leader of the institution. The movement “Só há um …
Read More »Exciting matches played at Jamshedpur SA Qualifiers!
The JSA Qualifiers continued to deliver nail-biting action as AFC Patamda and ABMC FC Kankidih emerged victorious in their respective matches, showcasing their resilience and determination on the field. In a tightly contested encounter in Group A, AFC Patamda secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against AFA FC. The match unfolded …
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