Last week, as part of the Deutschen Fußball Liga (DFL) “Coach Exchange” program, a 12-member delegation from the Chinese Football Association (CFA) were guests at RB Leipzig for seven days. Among the delegation members were the former captain of the national team, Zheng Zhi (108 caps for China) and Shao …
Read More »Joaquin Escoto named EVP of San Diego FC & Right to Dream Academy!
Ahead of their 2025 MLS debut, San Diego FC have appointed Joaquin Escoto as executive VP of both the club and their Right to Dream Academy. Escoto will report directly to club CEO Tom Penn and work closely with San Diego FC founding partner Tom Vernon, and will also oversee …
Read More »Premier League & The FA agree to increase grassroots support & strengthen FA Cup format!
The Premier League and The Football Association (The FA) have today announced an agreement that will increase funding to the football pyramid. The League will provide up to £133million per season from the 2025/26 season, maintaining existing commitments and enhancing support to key areas of the game. The Premier League …
Read More »OFC President Lambert Maltock pride in elevated Oceania playing standard!
OFC President Lambert Maltock’s pride in the rising standard of football among Oceania member nations is palpable. Reflecting on the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 – Qualifying, in his home nation of Vanuatu the FIFA Council member signalled the on-field improvement of Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Tonga and American Samoa as …
Read More »AC Milan renew Kevin Zeroli’s contract!
AC Milan have announced that Kevin Zeroli has renewed his contract with the Club until June 30, 2028. Kevin, who joined AC Milan in 2010, has worn the captain’s armband for the Primavera this season. On December 30, 2023, the young midfielder made his first-team debut in the Rossoneri’s 1-0 …
Read More »Facts and figures from the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals!
The 2024 CONCACAF Champions League continued to set new benchmarks in the history of the competition, following the conclusion of the quarterfinals. The historic qualification to the semifinals of Columbus Crew in an electrifying penalty shootout against Tigres UNAL, along with victories from Club América, CF Pachuca, and CF Monterrey, …
Read More »442oons VIDEO: FC Barcelona 1-4 Paris Saint-Germain – Highlights (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day is a look at Tuesday nights UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, which ended in a spectacular 4-1 win for PSG.
Read More »CAF Executive Committee to meet on Friday in Rabat, Morocco!
Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe will chair a CAF Executive Committee (“EXCO”) meeting on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Rabat, Morocco. EXCO will be at: Headquarters of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (“FRMF”) The meeting will start at 11h00 local time (10h00 GMT and 12h00 …
Read More »Columbus Crew & Wilfried Nancy agree to contract extension!
The Columbus Crew and Head Coach Wilfried Nancy have agreed to a contract extension, President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko announced today. After being named the Black & Gold’s eighth full-time head coach in December 2022, Nancy – a 2023 Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year Award finalist – in …
Read More »Second edition of ACFL set to continue transforming Asian football ecosystem!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s continuous efforts to expand its educational programmes reached a significant milestone with the launch of the second edition of the acclaimed AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL) on Wednesday. The inaugural edition of the programme, which concluded in December 2023, witnessed 19 decision-makers from AFC …
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