Asia

VfL Wolfsburg coaches visit South Korea!

VfL Wolfsburg’s first trip to South Korea was a resounding success. Football was very much the focus of the two-week visit to the east Asian nation, where a VfL Football School coaching team was joined by managing director Michael Meeske and brand ambassador Pierre Littbarski in Seoul. The latter took …

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AFC announces new media rights deal in China!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today that it has entered into a commercial rights agreement with Beijing Shinai Sports Media Technology Co. Ltd (“Shinai”) in respect of certain media and sponsorship rights in China. The AFC recently terminated a similar commercial arrangement with Super Sports Media Inc. Under this …

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No beer sales around stadiums at the 2022 FIFA World Cup!

After months and days of discussions on the matter, FIFA and the LOC today, November 18 announced that there would be no alcoholic beer sales around stadiums at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The FIFA statement reads: Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made …

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Arsenal FC set for Dubai Super Cup during FIFA World Cup!

Arsenal FC men’s first-team squad will participate in the Dubai Super Cup during the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. The squad will travel to Dubai where they will play two fixtures against top European opposition at the Al Maktoum Stadium: Thursday, December 8: Arsenal vs Olympique Lyon – 19:30 KO …

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Eintracht Frankfurt & Urawa Red Diamonds officially seal new partnership!

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 …

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AFC’s Shaikh Salman sends best wishes to Asian teams & officials ahead of Qatar 2022!

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 …

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Asian Technical Leaders learn to cope with pressure!

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 …

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Commonwealth Bank announced as 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand official supporter!

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 …

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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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