#LOVEITLIVEIT – UEFA and Pepsi® have announced Dua Lipa as the music artist performing at the 2018 “UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi.” The multi-award winning, ‘New Rules’ singer will take to the pitch to help fans in every corner of the globe celebrate their love of …
Read More »2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – France referees & assistant referees appointed!
The FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 15 female referees and 30 female assistant referees to officiate at the upcoming 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France. The selection criteria for the match officials from 21 different countries was based on their experience in their respective association and confederation competitions, …
Read More »Members of Manchester City’s Community Foundation help unveil club’s 2018/19 Kit!
Manchester City lifted the Premier League trophy last week, and today, May 9 with the help of members from its local community, the club reveals its new 2018/19 home kit. The young people represent the club’s foundation, City in the Community (CITC), which promotes health, confidence and safe spaces for …
Read More »UEFA Social Responsibility report highlights achievements!
The fifth UEFA Football and Social Responsibility Report looks at UEFA’s social responsibility achievements, as well as those of partner bodies, in the fields of diversity, inclusion, environment, health, peace and reconciliation, solidarity and fan dialogue. Social Responsibility – an integral part of UEFA’s business process; initiatives launched under the …
Read More »Icelandair and National Team co-create Team Iceland Stopover!
Transatlantic airline, Icelandair, has launched Team Iceland Stopover, a selection of 90-minute, football-inspired experiences curated by the Icelandic national team, free for all passengers to enjoy. Following on from the country’s remarkable feat at the European Championships in 2016, Iceland has made it onto the ultimate sporting stage this summer …
Read More »VIDEO – 442oons: Every Premier League Manager #37 (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the Day for The Football Republic its the latest episode of the Every Premier League Manager after the weekends EPL matches.
Read More »Russian Football Union sanctioned by FIFA for discriminatory chants by fans!
FIFA can today confirm that the Russian Football Union has been sanctioned with a fine of CHF 30,000 for discriminatory chants by fans during the international friendly match between Russia and France played in Saint Petersburg on March 27, 2018. Following a thorough investigation including the review of video evidence, …
Read More »AFC president Shaikh Salman outlines vision for Asian football to Central Zone!
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, on Saturday, May 5 outlined his vision for Asian football to the representatives of the six AFC Central Zone countries. Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following the draw for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, Shaikh Salman …
Read More »Baichung Bhutia: With a bit of luck India can finish among top two in Group!
Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is “happy” about the group India have drawn in the AFC Asian Cup 2019. In an exclusive interview, Bhutia, the sole Indian Footballer till date to have played in over 100 International matches mentioned “India can finish among the top two in the group” and …
Read More »Häfele Group new Bayern Munich regional partner for Asia!
FC Bayern Munich and the Häfele Group have announced a new regional partnership at a press conference in Bangkok last week. The market leader of interior design elements will be the German record champions’ “Official Regional Home Improvement Partner” for Thailand, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. The cooperation …
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