The FIFA Council held its second meeting in its new composition at the Home of FIFA in Zurich this week. Over two days (October 13/14) the Council discussed a series of issues relating to the 2026 FIFA World Cup bidding process, women’s competitions, the FIFA Football Awards 2016, the venue …
Read More »Michael Jordan and Neymar Jr. share a mutual respect that transcends sports, countries, and languages. Neymar Jr. grew up a fan of the man and the brand, while Jordan appreciates Neymar Jr.’s style on and off the pitch. Now, as part of a unique Nike/Jordan collaboration, Neymar Jr. becomes the …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino yesterday unveiled “FIFA 2.0: The Vision for the Future” – the first time in FIFA’s history that it has published a roadmap for how to most effectively grow the game, enhance the football experience for fans and players and build a stronger institution. “We live in …
Read More »adidas has launched a very special Messi16 Space Dust, the latest boots in the Messi range, designed for the most decorated player of all time. The boots have been created with a focus on speed and agility, to suit the unique playing style of the five time Ballon d’Or winner. …
Read More »Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has signed an extension to his contract with Real Madrid in the club boardroom with club president Florentino Pérez to remain with the La Liga club until 2022. After signing, Kroos received a replica of the Cibeles fountain where the team celebrates its victories and a shirt …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has briefed the FIFA Council this week on the concrete steps the FIFA administration has taken to address pre-existing concerns regarding governance and financial controls at the organisation. President Infantino said that a number of initiatives have been completed, while others are underway, in three areas …
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When was the last time India clashed swords against five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil in Football in any age group? You try to find out by flipping the pages of the history books, but the books state ‘never’. And even as India went down fighting 1-3 against Brazil in …
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Chelsea Football Club today announced a new technical partnership with Nike, which represents the largest commercial deal in the club’s history. The long-term agreement will see Nike, the world’s leading sports footwear and apparel company, become the official kit supplier beginning with the 2017/18 season. Nike will produce strips for …
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South Africa secured a date with destiny after the ‘Amajimbos’ defeated Russia 3-1 to become the second Team to qualify for the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament final after Brazil, at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa earlier today. A goal apiece by Lyle Foster, Mswati Mavuso and skipper Luke Le …
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DSK Shivajians – LIFA’s sturdy first half performance was undone by Brazilian side Clube Atletico Paranaense in the second half as the latter came from behind to win 1-2 in their Subroto Cup 2016 encounter at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. After taking the lead in the second half …
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