Asia

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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Maymol Rocky: India Women ‘going all-out’ in preparation for Uzbekistan encounter!

Indian Women’s National Team head coach Maymol Rocky believes that travelling to Uzbekistan well in advance, in order to train ahead of the two friendlies will be beneficial for the team. The Indian Women’s Team is set to play two friendlies – against hosts Uzbekistan (April 5) and Belarus (April …

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India’s Igor Stimac: Not hope, hard work is the only answer!

Indian Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac mentions that the two results against UAE – the one in the AFC Asian Cup (2019), and the recent International Friendly came under “very different circumstances”. In a candid chat, Stimac opens up about his philosophy of football and talks at …

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