International Football

Lion City Sailors Football Academy elevated to two-star AFC Elite Youth Scheme member!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Singapore’s Lion City Sailors Football Academy (LCSFA) as a two-star academy under the acclaimed AFC Elite Youth Scheme. After being bestowed a one-star membership in 2020, the academy has remained resolute in its ambition to constantly enhance the standards of its youth development …

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Nike Air is the Athlete’s Advantage, from the Track to the Court to the Pitch!

In the five years since Nike, Eliud Kipchoge and the revolutionary Alphafly did the unthinkable — breaking the barrier of the two-hour marathon — the company has been hard at work. New research, advanced capabilities and a bold innovation agenda led the brand to evolve its super shoe Alphafly line …

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UEFA U-17 EURO final biggest moment so far for referee Gidzhenov!

For some, the first step into refereeing can come a little later in life, but Bulgarian Radoslav Gidzhenov’s rapid ascent up the ladder shows the benefit of an early start. Gidzhenov, 32, has already had some experience at a U17 EURO as a fourth official in Hungary in 2023, but …

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Macron & Udinese Calcio extend contract until 2031!

Udinese Calcio and Macron have announced the renewal of a technical partnership that will last well over ten years. The relationship with the Friulian club, first signed in 2018, has been extended, for the time being, until the end of the 2030-31 season. It is a solid and very productive …

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Atlanta United part ways with Gonzalo Pineda!

Atlanta United have parted ways with head coach Gonzalo Pineda, the club announced Monday, June 3. Pineda joined Atlanta United in August 2021 as a first-time manager after being an assistant coach for Seattle Sounders FC. He went 38W-40L-29D across all competitions, qualifying for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in …

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5th AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 kicks off!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed the fifth batch of participants for its latest edition of the Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Tuesday. Taking place from June 4 to 14, the programme will see one independent candidate along with a participant representing the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) being assigned …

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CONCACAF confirms 2024 CONCACAF Central American Cup participating clubs and draw pots!

CONCACAF has confirmed the list of 20 clubs that will participate in the 2024 CONCACAF Central American Cup. The second edition of the regional cup will be played between July and December 2024, crown Central America’s club champion, and serve as a qualifier for the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Additionally, …

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