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eSports experts from Wanplus, Wolfsburg, EDG & Longzhu confirmed for Soccerex China!

In partnership with leading Chinese eSports’ specialists WanPlus, some of the biggest names in Chinese eSports will be joining Felix Welling, VfL Wolfsburg Head of Corporate Development at this year’s Soccerex China – April 17/18, Zhuhai – for a look at this exciting market and its synergies with football. Joining …

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New US Soccer president Cordeiro to lead United 2026 bid delegation at Soccerex China!

New US Soccer President, Carlos Cordeiro, will lead a senior delegation from the United 2026 Bid team at Soccerex China – April 17/18, Zhuhai – where he will be speaking alongside Mexican Bid Director, Yon De Luisa about their historic joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In …

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India coach Constantine names 32 probables for Kyrgyz Republic qualifier!

India national team head coach Stephen Constantine has announced a list of 32 probables for a preparatory camp in Mumbai ahead of India’s forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Kyrgyz Republic scheduled to be played at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek on March 27, 2018. With India …

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Qatar Airways becomes Platinum Partner of FC Bayern Munich!

Qatar Airways has announced that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with leading German football team FC Bayern Munich, further strengthening Qatar’s role as a global leader in sports. Under the new agreement, the award-winning airline will become an FC Bayern Munich platinum partner until June 2023. Officially announced …

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Deco & Hernan Crespo to talk Sporting Heroes at Soccerex China!

Football legends Deco and Hernán Crespo will be part of the inaugural Soccerex China, April 17/18, Zhuhai – where they will be speaking about sporting heroes alongside other greats of the game yet to be announced. Anderson Luis de Souza, better known as Deco, is internationally renowned former professional football …

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AFC Women’s Futsal Championship – Thailand 2018 draw concluded!

Asia’s best 15 teams have identified their AFC Women’s Futsal Championship – Thailand 2018 opponents after the tournament’s official draw at the AFC House, Kuala Lumpur on Monday, March 5. Thailand, who finished third in 2015, will play hosts in the second edition which kicks-off in Bangkok on May 2 …

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Bengaluru FC’s AFC Cup match against Aizawl FC shifted to April for ISL semifinals!

Debutants Bengaluru FC have been playing an impressive Indian Super League debut season and they have been managing their double commitments over the last couple of months in the ISL and the AFC Cup in style. Now Bengaluru FC’s 2018 AFC Cup away match against 2016/17 I-League champions Aizawl FC …

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VIDEO – Sportskeeda: Interview with Mohammed Hamdi (Director of UAE’s Al Jazira FC)!

Mohammed Hamdi, director of Al Jazeera Football Club from the United Arab Emirates, shares his thoughts on Indian football to Sportskeeda at the SportEX Asia conference in New Delhi earlier in the week.

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Live Streaming Platform transforming AFC Member Associations’ fans engagement capabilities across Asia!

More viewers in more countries and stronger foundations to generate more income for Member Associations has been the remarkable results of the AFC’s Live Streaming Platform (LSP), which has led to greater engagement and accessibility for football fans throughout the Continent and across the globe. Since its inauguration in July …

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United Arab Emirates presented with first-ever AFC LDP Award!

The United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA) and UAE Professional League Committee (PLC) were rewarded with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) League Development Programme (LDP) Award on Monday for their exemplary efforts in enhancing the professionalism of club football with the introduction its new media education programme for players. The …

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