Americas

US Soccer building headquarters & first-ever National Training Center in Atlanta!

U.S. Soccer is building headquarters in Atlanta, the Federation announced Friday as part of an ambitious relocation highlighted by the construction of a first-ever designated National Training Center. Atlanta United owner and The Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank will contribute $50 million to the facility, which will serve as the …

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FIFA Forward funds get Puerto Rico’s youth and technical development centre off the ground!

The Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF) has opened a new youth and technical development centre on the island with the help of USD 584,000 in FIFA Forward funding. The Centro de Formación y Desarrollo del Técnico del Oeste located in Añasco municipality in the west of Puerto Rico provides elite …

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FIFA+ to live stream upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 South American qualifiers!

Following Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador in the start of the FIFA World Cup 26 qualifiers courtesy of Lionel Messi’s splendid free-kick, FIFA+ will live stream the next stop of the current world champions’ journey as they take on Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz on Tuesday, …

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PUMA & Neymar Jr. gift NJR78 Future boots to 78 people!

With his historic, record-breaking 78th goal for Brazil, Neymar Jr. officially becomes Brazil’s highest ever goal scorer. To honor the special moment PUMA and Neymar Jr. have designed and created 78 limited-edition FUTURE football boots that will be presented to 78 of the most influential people in his career. Neymar …

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FIFA extends sanctions imposed by Brazilian FA due to match manipulation!

FIFA has confirmed the worldwide extension of sanctions imposed on 11 players by the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) relating to incidents of match manipulation that took place in Brazilian football. Following investigations by the Brazilian authorities and the disciplinary proceedings opened by the CBF, the following players have been banned …

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DFL supporting Ecuadorian football to enhance safety for stadium-going fans!

The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga is working closely with the Liga Profesional de Fútbol del Ecuador (LigaPro) to support the enhancement of safety protocols and stadium security at top-flight matches in Ecuador, as well as advancing both leagues through a mutually beneficial expertise exchange in the broader context of league …

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2023 FIFA Club World Cup – Saudi Arabia draw out!

The draw for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup – Saudi Arabia has set up a second-round showdown between Mexican debutants Club León and Asian champions Urawa Reds Diamonds. Al Ahly were pitted against the winner of Al Ittihad FC – Auckland City FC, and the reward for the teams …

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Journey to historic 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in South America!

Current CONMEBOL and world champions Argentina to lead the way with first matches on Thursday, September 7, 2023; qualifiers to conclude with intercontinental play offs in March 2026; for the first time, 48 member associations to secure FIFA World Cup berth. 2022 FIFA World Cup winners Argentina and their South …

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