International Football

City Football Group expands to Belgium, acquiring Lommel SK!

City Football Group has agreed the acquisition of Belgian Football Club, Lommel SK. The investment further grows CFG’s global presence and focus on developing clubs, academies and players. As part of CFG’s network of clubs, Lommel will contribute to and benefit from the sharing of knowledge and experience across the …

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XtraTime special documentary about Jose Ramirez Barreto!

Here comes a special XtraTime documentary about Brazilian playmaker Jose Ramirez Barreto, who is one of the legends of Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan AC. Jose Ramirez Barreto has made India his home, but when he first had come, Kolkata was only supposed to be a stop in his football career.

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AFC VIDEO: Let us come together and #BreakTheChain!

The #BreakTheChain campaign carries the message of solidarity in these challenging times and promotes the guidelines put in place by the World Health Organization (WHO), particularly #StayAtHome, and to practice good personal hygiene, social distancing as well as respecting the rules of self-quarantine.

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Joma launches the Anonymous Athletes Spanish Team!

The Anonymous Athletes Spanish Team is conceived for all those who have continued exercising or have started to exercise during the pandemic. This is a tribute for all of them. To become a member of this Team there is only one requirement: continue exercising. This initiative has been conducted by …

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COVID-19’s impact on leagues across Africa!

The Coronavirus pandemic has continued to cause major upsets on world sports and African football has not been left behind, with the effects already rolling down. Here is how the pandemic has so far affected African leagues. Mauritius Mauritius became the first African country to end its football season due …

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The UEFA Foundation: Making a difference in India!

In Mumbai, the UEFA Foundation for Children is working with the Oscar Foundation to transform children’s lives through football. Opponent The number of children dropping out of education at the age of 14 is increasing across Mumbai’s slums. Underprivileged children are being sent to work to help meet their families’ …

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442oons Football Flashback: 2008 Champions League final – John Terry slip (Parody)!

I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a football flashback parody of the 2008 UEFA Champions League final in which Chelsea FC captain John Terry missed a penalty to gift Manchester United the trophy.

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FIFA allows temporary five substitutes for competition organisers!

As football begins to consider resumption of competitions across the world following the COVID-19 pandemic, The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) has agreed to make a temporary amendment to the Laws of the Game based on a proposal received from FIFA seeking to protect player welfare. For competitions which …

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