The first round of CAF qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar will feature 28 teams competing for 14 slots in the group stage, where the 26 top-ranked teams await. These opening fixtures include local rivalries between 2019 Africa Cup of Nations participants Burundi and Tanzania and a West African …
Read More »IAAF, UEFA, Tata Communications & CA Indosuez join iSportconnect Lausanne Summit!
iSportconnect has announced that thought leaders from the IAAF – UEFA – Tata Communications – and CA Indosuez wealth management will be speaking at the 2019 Lausanne Summit to be held on Tuesday, September 17 at the Olympic Museum. The new speakers joining the conference programme are: .
Read More »Bidding process for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues with eight countries!
Eight member associations have confirmed their participation in the bidding process for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the first-ever edition of the tournament that will feature 32 teams. The member associations are: Argentinian Football Association Football Federation Australia Brazilian Football Association Colombian Football Association Japan Football Association Korea Football Association …
Read More »Building from the back: Blue Tigers New Mantra!
It was in May earlier this year that Croatian Igor Stimac was appointed as the head coach of the Indian national team and since then, a striking feature of the Blue Tigers has been their style of play – with more focus on keeping the ball and building up from …
Read More »FIFA U-20 World Cup TSG report: ten rising stars the world should follow!
The FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) has presented its main conclusions from the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland in a 136-page report, which is now available on FIFA.com. The document includes a tournament technical summary highlighting, among others, how ball possession was not key to success as confirmed …
Read More »Nike VIDEO – Behind the Design: Neymar Jr. Mercurial Vapor Speed Freak!
Fueled by his genuine love for motorsport, Neymar Jr’s latest PE takes speed as inspiration for the Nike boots he’ll wear on-pitch.
Read More »VIDEO – 442oons: Arsenal FC 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur – Match Highlights (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 look back at the EPL encounter between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Read More »India arrive in Guwahati ahead of Oman opener in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers!
The Indian Senior National Team reached Guwahati on Monday, September 2 ahead of their match against Oman on Thursday, September 5. The match kicks-off Blue Tigers’ 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, and also the joint qualification process for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Many a player labelled Guwahati as …
Read More »UEFA caps ticket prices for away fans in European competitions!
The UEFA Emergency Panel on Friday, August 30 approved the capping of ticket prices for away fans in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League with immediate effect. Ticket prices for away fans will be capped at a maximum of €70 in the UEFA Champions League and €45 in …
Read More »AFC Dream Asia Awards 2019 nominees announced!
The power of football as a platform for social development continues to gain momentum with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Awards 2019 compiling a record 26 shortlist from Member Associations and many other organisations. Leading the way in the Inspiring Member Associations category, which was introduced in 2018, …
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