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Valvoline Global Operations & CONCACAF announce partnership extension!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and Valvoline Global, a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, today announced a multi-year partnership renewal naming Valvoline the official motor oil of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup and partners of the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals. As …

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Chris McGowan named MLS Executive Vice President & Chief Club Performance Officer!

Major League Soccer have announced that highly respected and accomplished sports executive Chris McGowan has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Club Performance Officer. McGowan will lead MLS’ new Club Performance and Optimization group that will work to develop and implement strategies to drive club performance, growth and value. McGowan, …

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CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee decision regarding Nicaragua & Eligibility of Players!

CONCACAF has announced that its Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Nicaraguan Football Federation (FENIFUT) for a severe violation of the applicable FIFA/CONCACAF regulations by fielding an ineligible player in eight Nicaragua Men’s National Team matches, including matches in the 2022/23 CONCACAF Nations League (CNL). In view of this serious breach …

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President Gianni Infantino congratulates FIFA U-20 World Cup winners Uruguay, thanks hosts!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poured praise on Argentina for the country’s hosting of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup after witnessing Uruguay defeat Italy in Sunday’s final at the Estadio La Plata. Welcomed by Argentinian Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia upon his arrival in the South American nation, Mr. Infantino …

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Arsenal FC to play FC Barcelona in Los Angeles!

As part of Arsenal FC’s pre-season preparations for 2023/24, the club are delighted to confirm that their men’s first-team will play against FC Barcelona in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 26. The match will take place as part of the Soccer Champions Tour series, with Arsenal’s clash against Barca being …

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Manchester United partner Snapdragon to present US Tour!

Manchester United has announced its global partner Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., through its Snapdragon brand of processors, as the presenting partner of its 2023 pre-season tour of the USA. The team will travel to the United States in July, playing a series of pre-season matches across the west and east coasts …

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San Diego Loyal are Borussia Dortmund’s first opponents of USA Tour!

San Diego will be the first stop of Borussia Dortmund’s USA Tour, which will take place from July 24 to August 3. During their time on the Californian coast, the Black & Yellows will play a friendly against USL Championship club San Diego Loyal. After a pandemic-enforced four-year break, Borussia …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India move to 60th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier today the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2023, India move up a spot to 60th position behind Croatia, but ahead of Iran. India have 1,414 points, 22 points more than in the last quarter and …

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Draw delivers groups for inaugural CONCACAF Central American Cup!

CONCACAF has conducted the official draw for the inaugural edition of the CONCACAF Central American Cup. The regional cup is part of the Confederation’s new men’s club ecosystem, which also includes regional cups in North America and the Caribbean, all leading to a revamped 27-club CONCACAF Champions Cup (replaces CONCACAF …

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