International Football

Proposals for additional substitution trials in cases of suspected concussion supported by The IFAB’s advisory panels!

The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP) have agreed that the main proposed principles of an additional permanent substitution submitted by the Concussion Expert Group be explored further and that more clarification on the handball Law be requested. Convening by videoconference chaired by IFAB Director and Football Association of Wales Chief …

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Churchill Brothers’ Honduran recruit Clayvin Zuniga rescues Hurricane Eta-affected people!

Clayvin Zuniga, the newest Red Machines recruit, has already made news with his voluntary service during the brutal hurricane Eta which has ravaged Central American countries. The Honduran attacking midfielder, however, looks at this as his “responsibility”, rather as “social work”. “I don’t see it as social work. Rather, it’s …

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions CAF’s Ahmad Ahmad!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Ahmad Ahmad, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and a FIFA Vice-President, guilty of having breached art. 15 (Duty of loyalty), art. 20 (Offering and accepting gifts or other benefits) and art. 25 (Abuse of position) of …

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Three Minerva Academy youngsters to represent India at Football For Friendship Forum 2020!

Three young Minervans, Kartikay Singh, Aryaveer Singh and Aniket Kullu have been selected as India’s representatives for the eighth season of Football For Friendship (F4F) social programme 2020. These youngsters are part of Minerva Academy FC’s in-school football development program and have been recommended by the club to participate in …

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UEFA Grassroots Awards: Recognition for Copenhagen community club!

Frederiksberg Boldklub, in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, are the 2020 UEFA Grassroots Award winners for Best Grassroots Club. Founded in 1912, FB demonstrate an inclusive approach to the game, running teams for people of all abilities – boys and girls, juniors and seniors. Frederiksberg promote fair play among all …

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New Nike Hi-Vis Flight ball makes Premier League debut!

The Premier League returned this weekend after the international break with a new winter ball, which made its debut when Newcastle United hosted Chelsea FC on Saturday. The Nike Flight ball has been part of a blistering start to the season, hitting the back of the net 245 times in …

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UEFA Foundation: 55 children’s projects approved!

On Wednesday, November 18, the UEFA Foundation for Children’s board of trustees, chaired by the UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, met via videoconference to discuss new projects and the institution’s future. The Foundation’s fifth anniversary is an opportunity to review its past activities and reflect on the future. Despite the COVID-19 …

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CAF President Ahmad sends condolences over the death of Ivorian FA president Sidy Diallo!

The President Confederation of African Football (CAF) Mr. Ahmad Ahmad has sent his sincere condolences to the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) following the death of its President Mr. Sidy Augustin Diallo, who died on Saturday, November 21, 2020. On behalf of the African football family and his own personal behalf …

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