International Football

Real Sociedad extend Takefusa Kubo’s contract until 2029!

Real Sociedad and Takefusa Kubo have reached an agreement to extend their partnership until the end of the 2028-29 season. The Japanese international accompanied by the Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay signed his new contract, fulfilling both parties’ desire to continue growing together. 22 year old Takefusa Kubo in his …

Read More »

Premier League Board clears Jim Ratcliffe’s Manchester United investment!

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of 25 per cent of Manchester United FC, and further investment of $300 million in the club, has been approved by the Premier League Board, following the completion of the Owners’ and Directors’ Test (OADT). The Board agreed to the change of the club’s ownership structure …

Read More »

Bundesliga International takes football to the streets with Street FC partnership!

Bundesliga International and Street FC have announced a partnership intended to deliver more opportunities for recreational football players throughout the United States, while also creating additional chances for fans to engage with their favourite Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 clubs. Street FC hosts 5v5 street soccer games on hard-court surfaces in …

Read More »

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Dr. Nozomu Ohata!

AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his condolences to the family and loved ones of former AFC Medical Committee Chairperson Professor Dr. Nozomu Ohata, as well as to the Japan Football Association (JFA). Dr. Ohata passed away last week at the age of 94. A member …

Read More »

Afreximbank, CAF & RAF join hands to position football as a lever for growth & promote gender inclusivity!

On the sidelines of the semifinals of the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and the Rebranding Africa Forum (RAF) signed a charter that will allow them to collaborate in positioning football as a lever for growth and to …

Read More »

Just Eat Takeaway.com and UEFA renew partnership!

UEFA has announced that Just Eat Takeaway.com has renewed their sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League through to 2027. The three-year agreement for the 2024–27 competition cycle will also include sponsorship rights for the UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Youth League and UEFA …

Read More »

Cavalry FC reveal primary & alternate kits for 2024 Canadian Premier League season!

On Monday, Cavalry FC unveiled the club’s highly anticipated new 2024 jerseys, a tribute to the brains and beauty of Alberta. With nods to the province’s fervent technology boom and stunning northern lights, the team will be dressed to thrill this season. As Cavalry FC enters its sixth campaign with …

Read More »

January window continues trend in international transfers!

A total of 4,716 international transfers were completed in men’s football during the 2024 January window, another increase of 0.6% compared to the previous January window, according to FIFA’s International Transfer Snapshot. In women’s football, spending on transfer fees reached a new record with USD 2.1 million, which is 165.5% …

Read More »

Members of the AFC Reform Taskforce confirmed!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) further strengthened its commitment to upholding the highest standards of good governance with the appointment of the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and members of the AFC Reform Taskforce for the 2023 to 2027 term. AFC Vice President Hachem Haider has been appointed as the Chairperson of …

Read More »