Asia

The India U-17 landed in Thailand two weeks ahead of their tournament opener against Vietnam (June 17) in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, to acclimatise and best prepare for success after a long tour in Europe. Back home, there is a keen sense of expectation from the Blue Colts and …

Frito-Lay North America (Frito-Lay) and FIFA have announced the continuation of their relationship, with Frito-Lay signing on as a North American Tournament Supporter and Official USA Snack of the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand, the company’s largest-ever investment in women’s sports. “We are thrilled …

Women’s football has witnessed remarkable growth in recent times, particularly in 2022, off the back of record engagement figures at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India. With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand in July set to ramp interest up to sky-high levels, …

Germany Women’s national team head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has named an expanded squad of 24 outfielders and four goalkeepers ahead of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Led by captain Alexandra Popp (VfL Wolfsburg, 127 caps), the squad includes 20 of the 23 players who finished runners-up …

It was just less than a year ago when dark clouds of doubt hovered over the India U-17 Men’s National Team that was, at that time, participating in the SAFF U-17 Championship in Sri Lanka. A 1-3 loss in the last match of Group B against Nepal left Indian fans …

After four months on its global tour, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Original Trophy is on its way to the two host nations of the ninth edition of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. The Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia leg of the …

The Germany national team have arranged friendlies with Japan and FIFA World Cup runners-up France as they continue preparations for the home UEFA European Championship in 2024. The two matches will take place in Wolfsburg and then Dortmund in September. A trip to the United States, co-hosts of the 2026 …

India U-17 Men’s National Team head coach Bibiano Fernandes on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, announced a 23-member squad for the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Thailand. The India U-17s have been training in Spain and Germany for the last month and a half, and have played preparatory matches against …

The Maldives has become the latest country to name a football stadium after Pelé in response to the suggestion made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the Brazilian legend´s passing in December 2022. The Pelé Stadium was inaugurated under its new name with a friendly match between the Maldives national …

The preparations are in full swing in the Blue Tigers’ camp, as the Senior Indian Men’s National Team get ready for back-to-back tournaments – the Intercontinental Cup (June 9-18, Bhubaneswar) and the SAFF Championship (June 21-July 4). The competition in both tournaments is set to be tough, with quality teams …