The 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup – Thailand group stage is set to be a thrilling affair following the draw at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The action promises to be spectacular as besides regional glory, the top three teams will qualify for …
Read More »One Month On: 5 billion engaged with the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!
On December 18, 2022, 88,966 spectators packed into Lusail Stadium and close to 1.5 billion around the world watched a pulsating Final between Argentina and France. One month to the day since Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni and La Albiceleste lifted the trophy, we review some facts and figures from on …
Read More »Diverse communities unite through football in Chinese Taipei!
With the support of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation, the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA) collaborated with the Global Worker’s Organization (GWO), to hold a Migrant Workers’ World Cup along with other sporting events, from October 15 to November 19, 2022. The month-long festivities provided workers from …
Read More »FIFA kicks off Unity Pitch tour in Adelaide / Tarntanya!
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Unity pitch has begun its host cities roadshow after being unveiled in Sydney/Gadigal last July to mark the One Year to Go milestone. The pitch, which is on show in Adelaide/Tarntanya until January 18, represents a patchwork of the tournament brand colours, reflecting the two …
Read More »Transform Specialist Medical Centre joins distinguished AFC Medical Centre of Excellence network!
The Transform Specialist Medical Centre became the latest addition to the world-class medical centres acknowledged by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While the event took place on January 12, 2023, the recognition was originally bestowed upon the Centre in October 2019 with the ceremony scheduled …
Read More »Friendly VIDEO: UAE U-20 1-0 India U-17 – Match Highlights!
The India U-17 national team suffered a 0-1 loss to the UAE U-20s in a friendly at the UAE FA training centre in Dubai on Monday, January 16 night. Watch the AIFF provided match highlights above! The India U-17 🇮🇳 Team played a friendly match against UAE U-20 🇦🇪, and …
Read More »Over half-a-million tickets sold for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!
FIFA is delighted to announce that over half-a-million tickets have been sold to fans from more than 120 countries for the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking place this July and August in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The tournament moved past 500,000 ticket sales last week, …
Read More »FIFA President sees Thailand retain the ASEAN Football Federation Cup in Bangkok!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was in attendance as Thailand retained the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup, at Vietnam’s expense, by winning the second leg of the final 1-0 at Thammasat Stadium, after the first leg had ended in a 2-2 draw in Hanoi three days earlier. The 3-2 aggregate result …
Read More »FIFA President meets Thai FA President, tours new futsal & match operation centre in Bangkok!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has taken part in a series of high-level meetings with senior officials from the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) and toured a new football development facility during a visit to the Thai capital Bangkok. President Infantino began the day by meeting with his counterpart from the …
Read More »Draw to be held for 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup in Thailand!
The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup is set to return when the 16 participating teams learn of their opponents at the 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup in Thailand draw ceremony which will take place at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The competition, last …
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