Asia

Prior to 2019, Lebanon, home to a population of 5.5 million was known in financial circles as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East.’ Then, everything changed. The ensuing economic and currency collapse led to multiple challenges for the country, and football was not unscathed. The Lebanese Football Association’s plans to …

Cityzens Giving Young Leaders from ten Xylem Water Heroes Academy projects around the world have led a series of events and festivals in their local communities to mark World Water Day. Held on March 22 every year since 1993, World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 …

In an exciting encounter that could have gone either way, India’s senior women’s team went down to Uzbekistan 2-3 in an international friendly at Pakhtakor Stadium on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Thomas Dennerby’s wards fought tooth and nail and could have deservedly come away with a 2-2 draw. But Kamila …

It was a night of abundant celebrations at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in the capital city of Manipur on Tuesday, March 28. As the capacity crowd of 30,000 cheered and applauded Sunil Chhetri and his men right from the word go, the Blue Tigers played some inspiring football against the …

Mumbai City FC have confirmed that the Islanders’ U-14 team will participate in one of the world’s leading and most prestigious youth tournaments, the Mina Cup. This will be the first time a Mumbai City youth side participates in an international competition. Hosted in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, …

Head coach Teruki Tabata has promised to win the title back for Japan following their painful 6-0 defeat to Iran in the 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup – Thailand final on Sunday, March 26. Japan’s quest to win a record-extending fourth title was derailed by an inspired Iranian side …