International Football

AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027): Final list of candidates confirmed!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the final list of candidates who will stand for election to the AFC Executive Committee (remaining term 2023-2027) at the 34th AFC Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in May 2024. The final list of candidates is as follows: AFC Female Executive Committee Member …

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FIFA Legend Paulo Wanchope encourages players to speak out about mental health!

FIFA Legend Paulo Wanchope Watson has highlighted the need for more dialogue about mental health for professional players by encouraging players to #ReachOut when they need help. The Costa Rica native was on hand at FIFA headquarters to assist with the CONCACAF Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, …

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CAF TSG Group releases AFCON 2023 Best XI!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Technical Study Group (“TSG”) has released the Best XI for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, widely regarded as the best “AFCON” ever, concluded on Sunday in epic fashion with …

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FC Brentford sign striker Igor Thiago for new season!

FC Brentford has completed the signing of forward Igor Thiago from Club Brugge. Thiago has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Bees, and the club retains an option to extend his contract by an additional 12 months. He will remain with Club Brugge for the remainder …

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Ambitious FF Samoa look to revolutionise the sport in the country!

Hosting the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament-Oceania Qualifier has provided Samoa a glimpse into the future of the sport in the country. A revolution is underway into how the game is administered and developed in the Pacific Island nation of some 225,000 people. Thanks to investment from FIFA and support from …

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Asia’s challengers at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024!

Asia will be represented by four teams at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai. The continent’s best will have their eyes on the title, having impressed in previous editions of the global tournament. Join AFC Media as we shine the spotlight on Asia’s representatives. United Arab Emirates …

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Ecobank celebrates the success of the AFCON 2023!

As the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 drew to a thrilling close on Sunday, Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, celebrates the remarkable achievements and spirit of unity witnessed throughout the tournament. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group, expressed his delight …

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Macron & FC Basel launch a special 2024 carnival kit!

Basel Carnival, known as the ‘drey scheenschte Dääg’ (three most beautiful days), is famous well beyond the confines of the city itself. It is one of the largest popular festivals in Switzerland and, since December 2017, has been rightly included in UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. A true festival …

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