Asia

Inter Rapidísimo, has expanded its partnership with FIFA by signing a new agreement to become an Official Supporter of this year’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand tournament, the largest women’s sporting event in the world. Last year, Inter Rapidísimo became the first Colombian company to …

The India U-17 Men’s National Team, preparing for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, has travelled to Doha, where they will face Qatar U-17s in the first of two friendly matches at the Aspire Academy on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Head coach Bibiano Fernandes feels confident of his boys ahead of …

Three new nations – Haiti, Portugal and Panama – will feature at the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after successfully securing qualification at the first-ever Play-Off Tournament held this week in New Zealand. The trio’s qualification rounds out the 32-nation line-up for Australia & New Zealand 2023. …

Vancouver Whitecaps FC have announced that the club has acquired Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka from J1 League side Yokohama F. Marinos. Takaoka has agreed to a contract through 2024, with a club option for 2025, via the use of Targeted Allocation Money and will occupy an international roster spot – …

The AFC Champions League 2022 (West) Knockout Stage is set to be a thriller following the official draw at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Thursday, February 21. Saudi Arabian sides Al Hilal SFC – the defending champions – and Al Shabab, Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foolad Khouzestan FC …

The India U-17 Men’s National Team will play two friendly matches against Qatar U-17 on Saturday, February 25 and Tuesday, February 28 in Qatar as part of the preparations for the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup. Coached by Bibiano Fernandes, the India U-17 boys qualified for the AFC U-17 Asian …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s ambitions to expand and strengthen the purposeful programmes under its landmark AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE) marked a significant milestone today with the launch of its latest initiative – the AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL). Designed solely by the AFC, the ACFL is …

The Play-Off Tournament for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand kicked off with ten teams vying for the final three places for the Tournament in July and August this year. Haiti progressed with a 4-0 victory over Senegal in the historic first match in Auckland …

UMBRO have presented the new 2023/24 season home and away kits for two-times AFC Champions League and seven-time K-league 1 champions Seongnam FC. Both jerseys have been styled with unique graphic treatments that reference the club’s strength and determination ahead of the new season. The black home jersey features a …

Football fans from across Jakarta and throughout Indonesia were invited to RPTRA Bhinneka, located in the Pesanggrahan district of Jakarta, to join a celebration of football culture, as the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga’s “Bundesliga Common Ground” project arrived in South East Asia. In association with local partners and communities, “Bundesliga …