On June 5, 2019, the UEFA Nations League finals kick off in Portugal. As an Official Sponsor, Hisense, a leading television and appliance manufacturer, is proud to announce that Portuguese professional football star Bernardo Silva and footballing legend Deco will be invited to join its “Skills Brought to Life” campaign. …
Read More »Familia Camarena Tequila partners with 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup!
Camarena Tequila, the most awarded tequila, is proud to announce a partnership with the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) as the official tequila of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament, the confederation’s biannual soccer championship that celebrates the regions’ culture and crowns the best team …
Read More »FIFA Council appoints Qatar as host of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019 & 2020!
In the lead-up to the 69th FIFA Congress and the opening of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, the members of the FIFA Council convened in Paris today for meeting no. 10 of the decision-making body. Following the approval of a revamped FIFA Club World Cup with 24 teams, the pilot …
Read More »History beckons as India arrive in Buriram for King’s Cup!
Bright and sunny skies along with the unmistakable summer heat greeted the Indian Senior Men’s National Team at the ‘City of Happiness’ as the Blue Tigers embarked on their King’s Cup 2019 campaign with a much-awaited clash against Curacao at the Chang Arena on Wednesday, June 5. With the Blue …
Read More »NNIS VIDEO: Igor Stimac names six newcomers in India King’s Cup squad!
The Indian Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac named 6 newcomers into India’s final list of 23 for the King’s Cup slated to kick-off in Buriram, Thailand from June 5.
Read More »Strong Russia challenge for India U-19 in Granatkin Cup opener!
India U-19 National team will take on hosts Russia in their first match of the Granatkin Memorial Tournament in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday, June 4. Besides Russia, India have been clubbed with Bulgaria, and Moldova in Group A. The 12 teams participating in the tournament have been divided into three …
Read More »AFC Dream Asia Foundation partners with Generation Amazing on legacy initiatives!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)’s Generation Amazing programme on Sunday, June 2 signed a long-term partnership in Paris, France, which will enable collaboration in legacy and education across Asia during the next four years. The AFC will manage …
Read More »VIDEO – 420 Grams S01E28: Igor Stimac’s India King’s Cup squad vs 420 Grams’ XI!
Indian football team coach Igor Stimac has announced his 23-man squad for the King’s Cup in Thailand. As the final announcement was made, the 420 Grams crew trimmed the squad down to its bones, debating the best midfield formation for the side, while picking our starting XI for the opener …
Read More »China, Japan & Qatar presented with AFC Coaching Convention Awards!
The AFC president Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Sunday, June 2 recognised the progress of the coaching standards of the Chinese Football Association, the Japan Football Association and Qatar Football Association at their meeting in Paris. The AFC Coaching Convention Pro Level Certificates were presented to Du Zhaocai, …
Read More »The AFC strengthens partnership with Regional Associations!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee on Sunday, June 2 approved the appointment of representatives from Asia’s three Regional Associations as co-opted members on the AFC Executive Committee. Meeting in Paris, the AFC Executive Committee, approved the appointment of Mr Kanatbek Mamatov (Kyrgyz Republic) from the Central Asian Football …
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