International Football

New Report sheds Light on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023: A Tournament Transforming Football & Beyond!

Africa Sports Unified (ASU), a boutique strategic consultancy and knowledge hub dedicated to connecting and developing a sustainable Pan-African sports ecosystem, is delighted to announce the launch of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Overview Report. ASU today released an in-depth report on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, offering …

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Referee Assessment innovations set to be introduced at AFC Asian Cup 2023!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to strengthen its position as a model Confederation in developing world-class match officials was further underlined today with the launch of the Refereeing Online Platform, in conjunction with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The latest milestone initiative equips Referee Assessors with a diverse …

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UEFA launches EURO 2024 climate fund!

As part of UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany and under the slogan ‘United by Football – Together for Nature’, UEFA has established a climate fund from which German amateur clubs can request financial support for climate protection projects between 8 January and 30 June this year. The fund’s launch marks …

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CAF concludes extensive global TV-Broadcast agreements ahead of AFCON 2023!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today announced the conclusion of extensive global broadcast agreements with TV-Broadcasting Rights Holders from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, North America and the Caribbean ahead of the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The tournament will kick …

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XtraTime VIDEO: India’s Sandesh Jhingan – Blessed to have played alongside best defenders!

Big, burly, and snarling. That is how most people expect centre-backs to be. However, the position itself requires someone with a much more nuanced understanding of the game and its tactics. India has always produced quality centre-backs at the Asian level, be it the likes of Gostha Pal in the …

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Nepal’s ANFA football clinics provide meaningful experiences for underprivileged children!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s mission to use the beautiful game to impact underprivileged children continued recently in Nepal, where 400 excited boys and girls from one of its most remote provinces participated in football clinics and daily educational sessions. Organised by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and supported …

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Sevilla FC & Gangwon FC join forces in a new international strategic alliance!

Sevilla FC and Gangwon FC have entered into a strategic alliance agreement through which both clubs intend to advance their respective development plans. Under the ‘World Club Alliance Program’ model offered by Sevilla FC’s Innovation Center, the Korean club will receive advice for the development and improvement of all its …

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Liverpool FC’s Fabio Carvalho completes Hull City loan switch!

Liverpool FC winger Fabio Carvalho has completed a loan move to Hull City. The 21-year-old will spend the remainder of the campaign in the Championship with Liam Rosenior’s side. Carvalho returned to Liverpool FC last month following a temporary spell in Germany with RB Leipzig, where he made 15 appearances …

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OCAC Chairperson praises readiness of Asian Cup 2023 venues!

The Organising Committee of AFC Asian Cup (OCAC) Chairperson Mariano V. Araneta Jr. has today hailed the readiness of the world-class venues ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 opener between defending champions Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium on Friday. Speaking at an onsite inspection visit at …

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