International Football

LAFC star Carlos Vela out of MLS is Back Tournament due to family situation!

LAFC star Carlos Vela will not participate in the MLS is Back Tournament due to a family situation, the club announced Monday. Vela’s wife is currently pregnant with the couple’s second child. “I would like nothing more than to be with my teammates in Orlando,” Vela, the 2019 Landon Donovan …

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FIFA’s Sarai Bareman: Women’s football can come back bigger, stronger & even more popular!

This time last year, Sarai Bareman was excitedly preparing for the Final of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Even then, on the eve of the showpiece match, FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer knew that the tournament had smashed records, laying the foundation for a bright and exciting …

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iSportconnect announces Seyu as Consultancy Client!

iSportconnect, the world’s largest Private Business Sport Network, today, July 6 announced their latest consultancy client, fan engagement platform Seyu. Seyu works to engage fans who cannot be present in the arenas and stadiums of their favourite teams during matches, by keeping them involved in the event. The innovative startup …

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New report highlights social & economic legacy left by 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

A new report, published today by the French Football Federation (FFF) and the Local Organising Committee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019, has highlighted the positive social, economic and environmental benefits left by France 2019. Published one year since the USA beat the Netherlands to win a historic fourth …

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How European FA’s implement UEFA’s club licensing system!

UEFA has published the first-ever overview of how Europe’s 55 national football associations implement its club licensing system. What is the report called and why is it unique? The UEFA Club Licensing System: Overview of Implementation and Application across Europe is the first comprehensive overview of European football’s governance and …

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Professional Football Journal launched on FIFA.com!

World football governing body FIFA has published the first edition of a new online magazine that offers an inside view of the football industry. As part of a long-term commitment to closer and stronger engagement with stakeholders across the game, the Journal aims to discuss the real-world issues that concern …

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VIDEO: Nike Flight Ball – Behind the Design!

Every football has some unpredictable movement in flight, and due to a variety of aerodynamic parameters. For instance, if a ball is completely smooth, it is gripped by the air, creating a significant wake and causing frequent changes in direction. These shifts can result in misplaced long balls, derailing a …

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Funding projects approved in New Zealand!

In more good news for the COVID-19 impacted community sports landscape, the New Zealand Football Foundation (NZFF) has approved two major funding projects, as well as announcing a second round of grants, to be launched in September. A registered charitable trust created by New Zealand Football in 2010 – using …

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MLS is Back: Game between FC Dallas & Vancouver Whitecaps postponed to later date!

Major League Soccer announced on Saturday that the opening MLS is Back Tournament Group B game between FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps, originally scheduled for July 9, will be postponed to a later date. Vancouver had been set to arrive in Orlando for the tournament at the ESPN Wide …

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Joma bets big on sustainability with recycled fabrics!

Joma Sport’s mid-term business plan aims to become a 100% sustainable company. To achieve this goal, the company has already started implementing environmental practices in different areas of its value chain, such as in manufacturing. The sports brand has launched a new line of sports equipment made of innovative fabrics …

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