The Football Business Academy has welcomed CONMEBOL, The South American Football Confederation into The FBA Family as official partner. This milestone will allow both entities to expand The FBA’s mission of accelerating the professionalization of current and aspiring leaders of the football industry in South America. CONMEBOL was founded in …
Read More »AC Milan sign agreement with YES Network!
AC Milan have confirmed that the Club has reached an agreement with New York City-based regional sports network Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network (YES Network). Through this deal, YES Network will air hours of AC Milan content to its audience on a weekly basis, bringing the Champions of Italy closer …
Read More »Bundesliga Common Ground transforms local pitches around the world to serve & inspire communities!
The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has launched its “Bundesliga Common Ground” project in association with local partners and communities, renovating and revitalising football pitches around the world to offer more young people the opportunity to play and enjoy football. The work has already begun, with pitches in Lagos (Nigeria), Mexico …
Read More »LaLiga Academy Dallas opens its doors in North America!
LaLiga Academy Dallas, which opened its doors in August, welcomes players ranging from 5 to 18 years old. The players will train under LaLiga Football Methodology, the highest standard of global grassroots soccer, taught by some of the best coaches in the organization. The resources and tools provided will be …
Read More »Willian returns to Premier League to sign for Fulham FC!
Fulham FC have announced the signing of Willian on a one-year deal. A 70-cap Brazil international, the versatile attacking midfielder arrives on a free transfer following his departure from Corinthians earlier this month. Willian said, “I’m happy to be here, I’m happy to be back in the Premier League.” “Fulham …
Read More »Football development tops the agenda during FIFA President visit to Guatemala!
Football development in Guatemala topped the agenda as President Gianni Infantino made his first-ever visit to the Central American country. The FIFA President met Gerardo Paiz, President of the Guatemala Football Federation (Fedefut), as well as members of the executive committee and representatives from local leagues and clubs. He visited …
Read More »CONCACAF referees well represented at 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India!
This Tuesday, the FIFA Referees Committee announced the match officials for the 2022 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in India, which is scheduled to take place October 11-30. Referees from the CONCACAF region will be well represented in India, with a total of 14 referees scheduled to serve as either …
Read More »adidas reveals its line-up of Federation kits for the 2022 FIFA World Cup!
adidas reveals the Home and Away federation kits created for the national teams of Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain which will be worn on the world’s biggest sporting stage: the 2022 FIFA World Cup. adidas saw each federation kit as a canvas for creativity, and an opportunity to capture …
Read More »FIFA President addresses Brazilian seminar on racism and violence!
Gianni Infantino has told a seminar in Brazil that football must stand united against racism, discrimination and violence, and warned that no continent is immune from these scourges. The FIFA President also detailed measures that will be taken by FIFA to protect players from hate speech posted on social media. …
Read More »CONCACAF confirms 2022 CONCACAF League Quarterfinals schedule!
CONCACAF has confirmed the schedule and pairings for the 2022 Scotiabank CONCACAF League (SCL) Quarterfinal matches. The home and away series between the Round of 16 winners will take place September 7 and 8 (first legs) and September 13-15 (second legs). Each club’s road to the final and the 2023 …
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