International Football

2020 AFC Futsal Championship in Turkmenistan postponed!

Following consultation with all relevant stakeholders, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken the decision to postpone the AFC Futsal Championship which was scheduled for Turkmenistan between February 26 and March 8, 2020. This move was taken because of concerns about the current Coronavirus situation and in order to ensure …

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Qatar Airways announced as Premium Partner of Paris Saint-Germain!

Qatar Airways has announced that it is the new Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of Paris Saint-Germain, France’s most successful football club, for the next three seasons. Paris Saint-Germain join the exclusive group of top global football clubs proudly supported by the world’s number one airline, including Italy’s AS …

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Sabitra Bhandari: We in Nepal envy the Indian women’s football structure!

Sabitra Bhandari, the prolific Nepali striker who has taken the Indian Women’s League 2019-20 by storm with her dazzling scoring form, lauded the Indian Women’s Football structure on the side-lines of the ongoing campaign in Bengaluru. “All India Football Federation have categorically invested time and money in women’s football and …

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Bengaluru FC announce squad for 2020 AFC Cup preliminary stages!

Indian Super League champions Bengaluru FC on Monday announced their 30-man squad ahead of the 2020 AFC Cup preliminary stages. As many as nine Bengaluru FC B team players feature in Carles Cuadrat’s side, ahead of their trip to Thimphu, where they will face Paro FC in a two-legged Preliminary …

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Africa’s CAF thankful to FIFA president Infantino!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) in a press release expressed their gratitude to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and of FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura for their commitment and involvement in the CAF-FIFA cooperation for the development of African football. Following the expiration of the tenure of CAF – FIFA …

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Nike’s Special-Edition PhantomVNM for Christine Sinclair!

This special-edition Nike PhantomVNM boot commemorates Christine Sinclair’s 185th career international goal — the most scored by any footballer — during her match on January 29, 2020. Flooded in Canadian red, the boot features personal details such as her jersey number, a Canadian flag, a quote from her college coach …

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Meeting on AFC Champions League Group Stage matches to be held!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has called an Emergency meeting of all key stakeholders – Member Associations, Leagues, clubs and commercial agency – participating in the AFC Champions League – East Zone. The meeting, to be held on February 4, 2020, will discuss the impact of various Government travel restrictions …

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