Asia

FIFA Sound unveils star-studded music line-up for Qatar 2022 FIFA Fan Festival!

Five international, award-winning musicians will perform on the Qatar 2022 FIFA Fan Festival mainstage as part of the FIFA Sound line-up. Diplo (US) on November 22, Kizz Daniel (Nigeria) on November 23, Nora Fatehi (Canada) on November 29, Trinidad Cardona (US) on December 1 and Calvin Harris (Scotland) on December …

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Legacy in Action: Qatar 2022’s state-of-the-art transport systems!

Over recent years, Qatar’s transport infrastructure has been transformed to provide fast and efficient options for residents and fans during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Guided by Qatar National Vision 2030 – which aims to reduce the country’s reliance on hydrocarbons – the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) …

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Israelis and Palestinians to fly together to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!

FIFA has met with representatives from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22), the operational arm for tournament delivery, and from Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Culture and Sport to finalise plans that will enable Israelis and Palestinians to attend matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup …

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AC Milan to visit Dubai during FIFA World Cup break!

The Rossoneri are set to hold a warm-weather training camp in Dubai in preparation for the second half of the season during the winter break. Coach Stefano Pioli and the remaining members of the first-team squad will be in Dubai from December 11 to 20 for a warm-weather training camp, …

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AFC FMC graduates look forward to embarking on a game-changing career!

Participants of the third edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Football Management Certificate (FMC) are on track to leave their mark on Asian football after graduating today from the landmark online programme. A total of 44 participants from the AFC Member Associations (MAs), Regional Associations (RAs) and independent stakeholders …

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Asian VMOs ready to showcase technical expertise at Qatar 2022!

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was implemented for the first time at the 2018 FIFA World Cup – Russia and four years later, a team of 24 Video Match Officials (VMOs) have been entrusted to operate the game-changing system in Qatar. Forming Asia’s stellar line-up are none other than …

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Bayern Munich launches Football School in China’s Taicang!

FC Bayern Munich today announced the launch of the Football School Taicang with representatives of local government in the Chinese city of Taicang. The long-term partnership includes, among other things, a regular exchange of experiences between Munich and Taicang as well as a permanent presence of FC Bayern youth coaches …

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Australia name their 2022 FIFA World Cup squad!

Australia’s Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold has named his 26-man squad to represent Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan will captain the side in Qatar at what will be his third FIFA World Cup, with Mathew Leckie the other player in the squad selected …

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AC Milan Trophy Tour continues in Singapore & Indonesia!

AC Milan have announced the second leg of the AC Milan Trophy Tour in partnership with Emirates, which will see the Rossoneri organise fan events in Singapore and in Jakarta, Indonesia. The events will take place in mid-November and will give the opportunity to the Rossoneri fans in the two …

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