International Football

Cameroon complete 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup line-up in Russia!

The line-up for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia is complete with Cameroon the eighth and final confirmed participant at the Tournament of Champions following their triumph at the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon tonight. The Indomitable Lions came from behind to defeat Egypt 2-1 in …

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Liverpool FC CEO Ian Ayre leaves for Germany’s 2.Bundesliga side 1860 Munich!

Liverpool FC Chief Executive Officer Ian Ayre is set to leave the Reds at the end of February following a successful 10-year tenure at the club to join German 2.Bundesliga side TSV 1860 Munich. In March 2016, Ayre announced his plans to leave LFC and he has since played a …

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Eight candidates contest four Asian (AFC) places on FIFA Council!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has received the candidatures of eight candidates for the four places available to the AFC (Asia) on the world football governing body FIFA Council. At least one of those four places must be filled by a woman. The candidates who have submitted their candidatures to …

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Former India coach Wim Koevermans joins AFC as Deputy Technical Director!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the appointment of Wilhelmus ‘Wim’ Koevermans as the new AFC Deputy Technical Director. The Dutchman started his role yesterday, February 2, 2017. Prior to his appointment, Koevermans was the Head Tutor for the Pro-License coaching courses at the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB). …

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Indian Super League champion Stephen Pearson returns to FC Motherwell for third stint!

Scottish footballer Stephen Paul Pearson after winning the 2016 Indian Super League title with Atletico de Kolkata has returned to Scottish Premier League side Motherwell FC for a third stint. On rejoining Motherwell, Pearson said, “Everyone knows the affiliation I have with the club. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. …

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CAS upholds FIFA decision to impose a 4-month ban on Bayer Leverkusen’s Hakan Calhanoglu!

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision in the dispute between the Turkish football player Hakan Çalhanoğlu and the Turkish football club Trabzonspor FC. Hakan Çalhanoğlu is ordered to pay 100,000 Euros to Trabzonspor FC. Furthermore, the four-month ban imposed on Hakan Çalhanoğlu by the FIFA …

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