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The Organising Committee for FIFA Competitions, chaired by Aleksander Ceferin, met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich yesterday, February 8 with the main focus falling on the FIFA World Cup kicking off in Russia on June 14. With just a few months to go before the action starts, a …
Read More »Eight recipients honoured with AFC Referees Memento Award!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) presented eight referees and assistant referees the AFC Referees Memento Award in conjunction with the AFC Referee Instructors & Assessors Seminars on Thursday, February 8. The award is given to match officials who have served at least five years on the AFC Elite Panel and …
Read More »India youth goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh starts training stint with Motherwell FC of Scotland!
After his strong performances for the India U-17 team and the Indian Arrows, India youth goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh has reached Scotland for a training stint with Premiership side Motherwell FC. Dheeraj had an impressive outing for India at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup at home and since then Motherwell …
Read More »The new Nike kit for Nigeria – For Naija!
On October 7, 2017, Alex Iwobi’s 73rd-minute strike made Nigeria Africa’s first qualifier for this summer’s 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The 21-year-old forward, who was born in Lagos and has spent much of his life in England, is just one of the Super Eagles’ young stars (the majority …
Read More »Yadea presented as Regional Supporter of the 2018 FIFA World Cup for Asia!
The Chinese company Yadea, a market leader in the production of electric-powered motorcycles, bicycles and scooters, was today confirmed as a Regional Supporter of the 2018 FIFA World Cup during a ceremony held in Shanghai. As a Regional Supporter for Asia, Yadea will receive a range of rights, including LED …
Read More »Spain’s LaLiga collaborates with India’s Anantapur Football League!
Spain’s LaLiga Foundation and LaLiga’s women’s football department have signed a collaboration agreement with the Vicente Ferrer Foundation, with the aim of developing football in the most deprived communities of the southern Indian district of Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. Through the Anantapur Football League (AFL), managed by the Vicente Ferrer …
Read More »VIDEO – Tango Squad FC (adidas): New Signings Announced!
adidas’ Tango Squad F.C. after their trials at FC Bayern welcome Mark, Fatih, Mostafa, Leon, Brice, and Victor to the squad. This season, Tango Squad F.C. will go on the journey of their lives to the ultimate stage. Meeting the best clubs and players in the UEFA Champions League, training …
Read More »VIDEO – 442oons: Every Premier League Manager #26 (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 »AFC reiterates stance on fulfilling media obligations!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reminded all Member Associations with clubs and national teams competing in the AFC’s competitions in 2018 that they are required to fulfil their media obligations. The AFC wrote to all Member Associations requesting their co-operation in fulfilling the AFC’s obligations to commercial and broadcast …
Read More »Indispensably England – The new Nike kit for The Three Lions!
England lays claim to several representative symbols. Two of the most famous are longstanding: the rose and the St. George’s Cross. A third, the Three Lions crest that adorns the chest of the English Football Association kit, has antecedents dating back to the twelfth century. As design elements, each of …
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