International Football

UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme & adidas team up to deliver new strips for ten European nations!

Ten European national teams from across Europe will take to the pitch in newly designed kits created by adidas, the new supplier for the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme. Established in 2007, the scheme provides match and training wear to small and medium-sized national associations, ensuring their teams can appear in …

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Big stage, brave hearts: Young Tigresses ready for AFC U17 Asian Cup return against Australia!

Saturday will mark another landmark moment of the year for Indian women’s football as the U17 national team kick off their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 campaign against Australia on May 2, at 17:00 IST. The match will be streamed live on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Channel. …

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Bibiano Fernandes announces India’s squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026!

India U17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, May 1, 2026, named the 23-member squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. The Blue Colts are currently in Doha, Qatar, where they have played Qatar in two friendly matches (1-1 and 0-0) behind closed doors, and …

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FIFA Congress highlights the FIFA World Cup as a vehicle to unite the world & renews its pledge to stamp out racism in football!

The FIFA Congress gathered in Vancouver, Canada, on 30 April 2026 and underscored how the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in North America will bring together people from across the globe in a spirit of harmony and respect while reiterating its commitment to eradicating racism from the game. The 76th FIFA …

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AFC-UEFA partnership marks new era in referee development!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit of nurturing elite refereeing talent has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of Asian officials to the upcoming UEFA Women’s U17 Championship and UEFA U17 Championship. These appointments follow the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two confederations, aimed at strengthening the …

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arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1435 Can Indian Football U17 MNT qualify for FIFA U17 World Cup?

Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on if the Indian Football U17 men’s football team can qualify for the FIFA U17 World Cup? India are set to only face Australia and Uzbekistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup following the pullout of North Korea.

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UEFA & CAF formalise expanded collaboration with new Memorandum of Understanding!

UEFA and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), designed to support the sustainable development of football across Europe and Africa. The agreement underlines the guiding principles shared by the two confederations, highlighting the game’s role in promoting inclusion, participation and social cohesion, …

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AFC takes strategic step to fuel global football ambitions!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee today made significant strides in its deliberations regarding the commercial rights for the 2029–2036 cycle. Following a comprehensive tender process, the AFC will now embark on the strategic next steps to ensure that the long-term commercial interests of the Confederation are best served. …

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arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1434 Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich – Another sensational UCL night!

Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on another sensational UCL night in which Paris Saint-Germain scored a 5-4 win against Bayern Munich in the semifinals first-leg.

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UEFA & CONCACAF strengthen cooperation with Memorandum of Understanding!

UEFA and CONCACAF have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the long‑term development and growth of football across both confederations. The MoU reflects UEFA and CONCACAF’s shared values and principles, recognizing football as a powerful vehicle for inclusion, participation and social cohesion, and reinforces both organizations’ commitment …

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