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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group A: Lucky Uruguay overcome Saudi Arabia!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Wednesday, June 20 afternoon with Uruguay beating Saudi Arabia thanks to a Luis Suarez goal at the Rostov Arena. Saudi Arabia had the better start but couldn’t score and then in the 23rd minute a blunder from their goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais allowed Uruguay …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group H: Colombia upset 1-2 by Japan!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday, June 19 afternoon with 10 men Colombia suffering a surprise 1-2 defeat to Japan at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk. Colombia had the worst possible start as midfielder Carlos Sanchez was send off in the 3rd minute for a handball inside the …

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Women playing and working in football across Asia star in AFC’s campaign!

The “It’s My Game” campaign by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues this week with new videos highlighting exceptional women playing football and working in the game across the Continent. The campaign celebrates women’s contribution to Asian football and emphasises their varied roles within it, illustrating football as a career …

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AFC Commercial Rights Process Hailed for Achieving Highest Governance Standards!

The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Commercial Rights tender process, which delivered a record contract, has been praised for its integrity and transparency. The AFC agreed to accept a partnership offer from DDMC Fortis that not only will provide a unique opportunity to grow the game but also demonstrates the growing …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group F: Sweden just about overcome South Korea!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Monday, June 17 with Sweden overcoming South Korea in a 1-0 win in Group F at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Sweden were the better of the two sides, but they coudn’t score of their few chances in the first half which ended goalless. …

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VIDEO – 442oons: 2018 FIFA World Cup – Group C: France 2-1 Australia (Parody)!

I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its about the match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in which France won 2-1 against Australia despite Umtiti’s handball penalty.

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AFC strengthens support to football development in China!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa held important discussions on the continued development of football in China with the Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China H.E Sun Chunlan in Moscow on Thursday, June 14. The AFC President also …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group C: France just about beat Australia!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Saturday, June 16 afternoon with 1998 champions France just about beating Australia 2-1 at the Kazan Arena. France were the better side on display against a defensive Australia early on, but the longer the first half lasted, the more Australia ventured out but …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group B: Iran need own goal to beat Morocco!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Friday, June 15 afternoon with the first Group B match between Morocco and Iran, which Team Melli won through a late own goal at the Saint Petersburg Stadium. Morocco were the better of the two sides, but their finishing let them down despite …

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