International Football

adidas today launched Krasava, the Official Match Ball for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, where the six continental champions, including Mexico and Russia, as well as World Champions Germany will battle it out a year before the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The pattern on the ball …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the names of the three nominees for this year’s AFC Player of the Year Award in the women’s and men’s categories. This year’s annual celebration of the stars of Asian football will take place at a glittering gala event in Abu Dhabi in …

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has capped off a stellar 2016 by being named the world’s best footballer in Goal.com’s annual survey of the best players on the planet. Ronaldo’s impressive 12 months see him finishing ahead of Barcelona striker Luis Suarez and Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann. …

The first Indian Woman Assistant Referee ever to officiate in a FIFA World Cup, Uvena Fernandes, will be awarded with the AFC Referees Special Award 2016 in recognition of her officiating in the final match of the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan between Japan and North Korea. …

The FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea will not only showcase the best young female footballers in the world, it will provide a crucial platform for an awareness campaign focused on ending violence towards women and children. The #ENDviolence campaign, part of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World …

Dimitri Payet, France’s world-class attacking midfielder, has built his reputation through a brilliant balance of strength, agility, control and accuracy. Another quality, speed, has pushed him to world-class level — helping realize great success at both club and national level, as well as fan adoration. Summer 2016 was a true …

Spanish sports brand Joma has been rated as the third most important brand in world football with 26 professional clubs wearing the distinctive logo in the top 20 leagues. The study has been compiled by Brazilian agency Jambo Sport Business and has been based across the 2016/17 season, covering 368 …

In 2003, a young Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Nike. In the years since, he has worn more than 60 different Nike Mercurial boots, scoring goals, breaking records, and amassing trophies along the way. The successful partnership between Nike and Ronaldo will continue well into the future with a new, long-term …

The Official Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 will feature a very special guest, whose footballing career has intertwined with the tournament. Júlio Baptista will be on stage in the Russian city of Kazan on November 26, when the Brazilian attacking midfielder will be reunited with the trophy that …