The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on June 29, 2022 to lift the suspension that was imposed on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in April 2021 due to undue third-party interference. The decision was taken after FIFA received confirmation that the normalisation committee of the PFF had regained full …
Read More »FIFA+ to launch on Hisense connected TVs ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!
FIFA+ is to launch on Hisense VIDAA-powered devices from this summer onwards, making thousands of free hours of original, live and archive football available directly to fans in their homes. Hisense, an existing Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, will make the new platform available on the …
Read More »2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar tickets back on sale next week!
Remaining tickets for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar will be back on sale next week, giving fans an unmissable chance to secure their place at the greatest football show on Earth. This time, tickets for the first-ever FIFA World Cup to be held in the Middle East will …
Read More »AFC extends 2023 AFC Asian Cup EoI deadline to July 15!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended the deadline to receive Expressions of Interest (EoI) from the AFC Member Associations (MAs) to host the 2023 AFC Asian Cup from the original date of June 30, 2022, to July 15, 2022. The AFC had issued an EOI invitation to the AFC …
Read More »Optus Sport secures exclusive rights for the Spain’s LaLiga in Australia!
The multi-year deal to stream LaLiga Santander gives Optus Sport an additional 380 matches per season from LaLiga live and on-demand, in full 1080p HD* and will also include live select matches from LaLiga SmartBank, Spanish football’s second tier, including promotion playoffs and a range of other highlights, news and …
Read More »Joint FIFA/AFC mission concludes visit to India after discussions over the AIFF!
A joint FIFA/AFC mission has concluded a three-day visit to India where it held constructive discussions with local stakeholders regarding the situation in the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The meetings concluded that the next steps should be the ratification of the AIFF Statutes in line with the FIFA/AFC principles …
Read More »Human rights volunteer roles to return for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!
Following the success of the human rights volunteer pilot project at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup – Qatar, it has been confirmed that the role will be expanded for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. The pilot project at the tournament in November and December 2021 involved 12 human …
Read More »Timor-Leste’s FFTL hosts landmark futsal coaching course!
The Federacao Futebol de Timor-Leste (FFTL) organised the first-ever AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course that was attended by 20 professional coaches from June 13 to 18. The course, aimed at strengthening futsal development, was officiated by FFTL President Francisco Jeronimo, FFTL General Secretary Gregorio Correia and FFTL acting …
Read More »Venue for the AFC Champions League 2022 (East) decisive stages confirmed!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the Japan Football Association (JFA) as the host Member Association for the AFC Champions League 2022 Round of 16, Quarterfinals and Semifinals centralised matches in the East region. As confirmed on January 13, 2022, the AFC Champions League 2022 (East) Round of …
Read More »AFC and FBA conclude productive meeting at the AFC House!
The Football Business Academy (FBA)’s CEO Dorian Esterer and Managing Director B2B Laura Dijak were welcomed at the AFC House, the home of Asian Football, by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John and the AFC Deputy General Secretary of Member Association Division Vahid Kardany. At …
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