Asia

Eintracht Frankfurt and Urawa Red Diamonds officially sealed their new partnership at the Reds’ stadium – with a Japanese ritual. After all those involved had expressed their greetings and answered the journalists’ questions, the organisers pushed a rice wine barrel in front of the guests and pressed a hammer into …

With the focus of world football firmly set on Qatar, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his best wishes to Asia’s teams and match officials ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. In another clear sign of Asia’s remarkable progress, a …

18 technical leaders from across Asia were challenged to develop their understanding of pressure, stress and anxiety during the latest FIFA Technical Leadership Development Seminar in the Philippines between November 7-9. Participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Qatar, amongst others, were tasked with presenting a 100-day plan to …

FIFA has today announced that Commonwealth Bank (CommBank) has signed on as a 2023 FIFA Women s World Cup Official Supporter for next year’s tournament, with the bank further affirming its commitment and investment into women’s football. By supporting the 2023 FIFA Women s World Cup – Australia & New …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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, …

A first-ever workshop on club licensing in women’s football has been held in the Kingdom of Bhutan in conjunction with FIFA. A total of nine clubs, who all play in the Kelme Women’s League, took part, including a new side by the name of Bumtang Women’s FC, who will be …

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 …