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Three COVID-19 positive cases at Bengaluru FC ahead of AFC Cup qualifiers!

As a matter of concern, Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC have announced that they have three COVID-19 positive cases in their camp in Goa ahead of their 2021 AFC Cup Preliminary Stage Two clash next week. Bengaluru FC did not inform who amongst their staff and players has tested …

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Tender processes launched in Australia & New Zealand for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup media rights!

FIFA has opened two invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the host markets of Australia and New Zealand. The tender processes will allow FIFA to select the media companies that are best placed to achieve FIFA’s objectives of providing maximum …

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AFC confirms media rights deal with LaLigaSportsTV in Spain!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced LaLigaSportsTV as their new media partner in Spain and Andorra to broadcast the AFC’s premier club competition, the AFC Champions League, via LaLiga’s over-the-top (OTT) streaming service from 2021 to 2024. LaLigaSportsTV, who hold the rights to mostly domestic sports properties, will provide …

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FIFA suspends Chad and Pakistan football associations!

The Bureau of the FIFA Council took the following decisions concerning the governance of two member associations. Suspension of the Chadian Football Association The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided to suspend the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) with immediate effect due to government interference. The suspension was prompted by the …

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FC Goa’s Edu Bedia: We have to take our chances in AFC Champions League!

As we count the days down to FC Goa’s opening clash in the AFC Champions League, it is clear that the team is ready to give their heart and soul as India’s first-ever representatives in the competition. Ahead of the start of the tournament, the Gaurs’ skipper Edu Bedia elaborated …

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AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee bans Avelino Coelho Jakson for Anti-doping rule violation!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has banned the Brazilian player, Avelino Coelho Jakson, from taking part in any kind of football-related activity (which includes, inter alia, all domestic, international, friendly and official fixtures) for four (4) years for violating Article 6 of the AFC Anti-Doping Regulations …

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India Women concede late to lose to Uzbekistan!

India lost by the faintest of margins in their first friendly in Uzbekistan, as the hosts grabbed victory with a late goal at the AGMK Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Monday, April 5. While both sides created ample scoring opportunities, Uzbekistan found the back of the net with a late …

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AFC enters into landmark agreement with Saudi Sports Company!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced today an exclusive agreement with the Saudi Sports Company for the media rights of the AFC Competitions covering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the commercial cycle 2021-2024. Following the signing of the agreement, the Saudi Sports Company will have exclusive rights in …

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