Press Release

Oliver Bierhoff terminates his contract with Germany’s DFB!

Oliver Bierhoff and the DFB have today, December 5 agreed to terminate his contract, which was originally due to run until 2024. Oliver Bierhoff joined the DFB in 2004 following a stellar playing career. He scored 37 goals in 70 international games and secured the UEFA EURO 1996 for Germany …

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UEFA Foundation and Lay’s launch RePlay initiative in Mexico!

Lay’s RePlay, a global initiative created in partnership with the UEFA Foundation for Children has been launched in Iztapalapa, Mexico, through the local brand Sabritas with the opening of a new pitch and associated support programmes. Building on strong ties with the football community, RePlay aims to give a second …

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FIFA/OFC C-Licence course for women held in New Zealand!

Last month’s FIFA/OFC C-Licence course for women held in Christchurch, New Zealand has been hailed a success, with 19 female coaches from eight Member Associations taking part. The five-day course saw attendees take part in both theory and practical sessions, in addition to observing camp with the Football Ferns who …

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Vijay Bali chairs AIFF’s Futsal Committee Meeting!

The All India Football Federation’s Futsal Committee Meeting, which was conducted online, was chaired by Vijay Bali on Monday, December 5, 2022. AIFF Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran and Deputy Secretary General Sunando Dhar were present in the meet, along with Chairman Vijay Bali, Deputy Chairman Amit Khemani, Kuljit Singh, …

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Volunteer logo for UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany unveiled!

On International Volunteer Day, UEFA and EURO 2024 GmbH have launched the logo for the UEFA EURO 2024 volunteer programme. For the first time, UEFA and the ten host cities are organising a joint volunteer programme, in which 16,000 volunteers will lay the foundation for a successful tournament. On International …

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Mohammedan Sporting’s Faslu Rahman relishing I-League scoring spree!

The current calendar year has been a happening time for Faslu Rahman. Scoring the winning penalty for Kerala in the Santosh Trophy Final in May, signing for Mohammedan Sporting Club in July, reaching the Durand Cup semifinals in September, winning the Calcutta Football League in November, and now leading Mohammedan …

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World football celebrates the tournament’s biggest team on International Volunteer Day!

In a tournament of firsts, the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world sees International Volunteer Day fall for the first time ever on a match day this December 5. The rare occasion provides fans and Qatar 2022 organisers the opportunity to pause and recognise the …

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Churchill Brothers seek season’s first win as they host Mohammedan Sporting!

Searching for their first win of the season, two-time winners Churchill Brothers will take on Mohammedan Sporting in the I-League at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco da Gama on Tuesday, November 6. Churchill Brothers have had a disappointing start to the season, scoring just two points from their five matches. …

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