FIFA has launched the fourth edition of its programme which provides participants with a practical and theoretical guide to proceedings at the CAS. Aimed at lawyers with an interest in sports law, in-house legal counsel of confederations, FIFA Member Associations, clubs, leagues and player unions, the Executive Programme in Sports …
Read More »Kieran Morrison signs first professional contract with Liverpool FC!
Kieran Morrison has signed his first professional contract with Liverpool FC. The 17-year-old has been a key figure in Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s U18s squad this season and also made appearances for the U21s in Premier League 2, the EFL Trophy and the Premier League International Cup. Having started the season in …
Read More »AFC & CONMEBOL referee exchange adds flavour to OFC Futsal Champions League!
OFC Futsal referees have benefited from the addition of two match officials from Argentina and two from Saudi Arabia at the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League in New Caledonia. It’s another sign of increased cooperation, sharing of ideas and knowledge between Confederations with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and South …
Read More »Union of European Clubs hold its first-ever General Assembly!
One year ago, professional clubs across Europe manifested their rising interest in being represented in the decision-making processes and having their voices heard, an initiative that has reached its peak with the celebration of the first General Assembly of the Union of European Clubs (“UEC”). The UEC’s first General Assembly, …
Read More »Etihad Airways & Manchester City launch community football initiative across India!
Manchester City and global partner Etihad Airways are flying towards a better future for young people in India, with the announcement of a brand-new community football initiative in cities across the country. The joint initiative will see Man City work in collaboration with Etihad, Club charity City in the Community …
Read More »Decision of CAF Interclub Competitions Committee & Management of the Club Licensing System!
The CAF Interclub Competitions and Management of the Club Licensing System Committee met to deliberate on the incident during the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup first leg semi-final fixture between USM Alger and RS Berkane that was scheduled on April 21, 2024. The CAF Interclub Competitions Committee and Management of the …
Read More »Eintracht Frankfurt sign Hugo Ekitike from Paris Saint-Germain!
The 21-year-old striker Hugo Ekitike, who joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Paris Saint-Germain at the beginning of February, has signed a long-term deal with the Eagles. The France U-21 international joined Eintracht Frankfurt after scoring 13 Ligue 1 goals for Stade Reims and PSG, whom he helped win the …
Read More »ELCLASICO conquers the world with LALIGA EPICS!
ELCLASICO is undoubtedly a match that draws one of the largest audiences in the world. One of the key reasons behind this is the joint promotion carried out by LALIGA with the competition’s international broadcasters. Ahead of the encounter between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, 24 networks spanning 77 countries …
Read More »Zanzibar to host the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2024 Finals!
Zanzibar, the awe-striking tourist destination that lies on the outskirts of Tanzania and attracts thousands of visitors annually, has been selected as the Host Nation for the CAF African Schools Football Championship Finals 2024. The second season of Africa’s largest youth football competition finals will be hosted at the recently …
Read More »Enhanced match analyses debut at AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2024!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) introduced an enhanced method to collect statistical and technical data at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024 with a view to providing more detailed match analyses. The introduction of the system to the AFC’s flagship futsal competition not only aims to increase supporting services …
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