Kuwait took a step forward in women’s futsal development following the conclusion of the AFC Futsal Level 1 course in the capital city recently. Kuwait Football Association (KFA) Head of Women’s department Fatima Masoud Hayad, who opened the seven-day course, said, “Education and developing coaches are a vital part in …
Read More »Eurovision Media Services & Topgolf confirmed as Speakers at 2018 Dubai Summit!
iSportconnect, the world’s largest global private network of sport business executives, has announced that Eurovision Media Services (EMS), the business arm of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and Topgolf International are to speak at the 2018 Dubai Summit. Michele Gosetti, Head of Global Sales at Eurovision Media Services (EMS) and …
Read More »Wholesome friendly between AFC-UNHCR and NFAP!
It was a morning of fun-filled football activities as students from the AFC-UNHCR and Name Football Association of Petaling (NFAP) met in a friendly match at the SJK (T) Ladang Vallambrosa, Klang, Malaysia on Sunday, October 14. The event was officiated by representatives from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), NFAP, …
Read More »Aspiring elite referees ready to make their mark in Asia!
43 football and 18 futsal referees are set to take the first step in their journey to become elite referees as they gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday, October 16 for the 2018 AFC Referees Recruitment courses happening concurrently. The three-day course, which is a prelude to the AFC …
Read More »VIDEO – NewsClick: China vs India – A recap of football’s biggest derby!
Sports presenters Anant Tyagi, Arjun Pandit and Nikhil Naz break down India’s 0-0 draw with China on Saturday, October 13, 2018. In this conversation with Newsclick’s Siddhanth Aney, three of TV’s most popular sports pundits discuss the development of India’s men’s football team since the hiring of coach Stephen Constantine …
Read More »India U-19 Women’s camp currently on in Cuttack ahead of AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers!
Indian U-19 Women’s preparatory camp is currently being held in Cuttack, Odisha, ahead of their crucial AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers Round 1, later this month. A total of 23 players have been called-up by head coach Alex Ambrose with the final squad leaving for Thailand on October 22. India …
Read More »Guam FA receives AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership!
The Guam Football Association (GFA) has been awarded the AFC Grassroots Charter Bronze membership for its continuous efforts in raising the standard of the grassroots in the East Asian island. The Grassroots Charter is a development tool for Member Associations to raise the quality of their grassroots programmes. It identifies …
Read More »Five Facts to Know about Nike’s New House of Innovation in Shanghai!
The new store concept is a peek behind the curtain of Nike’s biggest innovation moments, matched with personalized and digitally-connected shopping journeys. Nike unveiled Shanghai 001 — the first House of Innovation, with a New York City concept store to follow this fall — as a cross-category, consumer-focused experience with …
Read More »AFC Football Emergency & Anti-Doping Regional Course closes in Tashkent!
The AFC Football Emergency & Anti-Doping Regional Course came to a close on Friday, October 12 following a highly successful programme at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. A total 28 participants from six countries that make up the Central Region, took part in the four-day programme hosted by the …
Read More »FIFA Legend Roberto Carlos invites fans to experience 2018 FIFA Club World Cup – UAE!
With just under two months to go until the start of the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup – UAE, Brazilian icon and FIFA Legend Roberto Carlos shared his excitement ahead of the tournament yesterday. He is visiting the UAE this weekend and has invited fans from around the world to …
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