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Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich have announced a 27-member squad for their the Audi Summer Tour USA 2019 (July 15 to 24). The Bundesliga champions have boarded their flight to the United States today. The team will play three matches in the International Champions Cup 2019 besides taking part in …
Read More »Hosts Brazil to play Canada in opening match of 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup!
The draw for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup finals took place at the Home of FIFA in Zurich this Thursday, July 11, revealing the fate of the 24 teams taking part in the tournament. Fate decreed that hosts Brazil and Canada would contest the opening game on Saturday, October …
Read More »FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India move up to 57th, USA retain top spot!
Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2019, India moved up six spots to be in 57th position behind Panama and ahead of Venezuela. India have 1422 points, 30 more than last month …
Read More »Four venues appointed for historic 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil!
The Estádio Bezerrão in Brasília (Gama) will make football history on October 26 when it hosts the opening match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the first-ever edition of this prestigious tournament to be staged in Brazil. The competition has previously served as a springboard for an array of world …
Read More »CONCACAF announces format for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Confederation qualifiers!
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced the format for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Confederation Qualifiers. The restructured competition will be composed of two parts, which will take place simultaneously during the FIFA-match windows in 2020 and 2021. The first part of the …
Read More »Official Emblem of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil unveiled!
FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) are delighted to unveil the Official Emblem of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. The emblem launch further whets appetites ahead of the draw, which took place at the Home of FIFA in Zurich today, 11 July afternoon. The emblem takes …
Read More »MLS & adidas unveil Orlando-inspired jersey ahead of 2019 MLS All-Star Game!
Major League Soccer (MLS) and adidas unveiled the jersey that the best of MLS will wear on July 31 when they take on Atletico de Madrid in the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target. The match will take place at Exploria Stadium in Orlando. The 2019 MLS All-Star jersey …
Read More »MLS reveals 26-man roster for 2019 MLS All-Star Game!
A reflection of skill and star power resonates throughout Major League Soccer’s 26-man announced roster for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target. Comprised of MLS All-Star Fan XI presented by Target, two Commissioner’s picks, and 13 selections by MLS All-Star head coach James O’Connor of Orlando City SC, …
Read More »Five bids confirmed in race to host 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup!
All eight member associations who expressed interest in hosting the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup have confirmed their participation in the bidding process by submitting the relevant terms and conditions by June 21. As some have opted for a joint application, a total of five bids will be in the …
Read More »Mexico and USA to face-off in CONCACAF Gold Cup Final in Chicago on July 7!
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has confirmed that the Final of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup will feature Mexico and USA, which will play the Championship game this Sunday, July 7, at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Mexico will take on USA, which won their semifinal …
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