International Football

442oons VIDEO: Frontmen XI Season 6 – Last Footballer to miss a free-kick (Parody)!

I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its the Frontmen XI season six continues with a Rest of the World vs Saudi Pro League challenge in Last Footballer to miss a free-kick.

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OFC Social Responsibility team attends first FIFA Safeguarding Summit in Zurich!

FIFA’s inaugural Safeguarding Summit was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland at the end of last month, with OFC’s Head of Social Responsibility and OFC’s Legacy Manager joining alongside 200 attendees. Safeguarding Officers from across FIFA’s Member Associations and Confederations, experts and representatives were present at the …

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India’s Igor Stimac: A positive result against Qatar not unfeasible!

Four years ago, on a warm September night, in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers outing against Qatar, a gritty India survived a wave of attacks to hold the powerhouse of Asian football to a goalless draw in Doha. The man who guided India from the sidelines was Head Coach …

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UEFA Playmakers – Four more years of football magic!

UEFA Playmakers Inspired by Disney will continue to kick-start a love of football in girls, thanks to a four-year extension of the programme to 2027. 73,000 girls aged 5-8 from across Europe have already experienced UEFA Playmakers, giving them their first taste of playing football, with a sprinkle of Disney …

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Oceania Referee Workshops focus on fitness & elite women pathways!

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) delivered two refereeing workshops in Auckland in November 2023, focusing on both fitness instructor development and women pre-elite referees. The three-day workshops – which ran concurrently at the AUT Millennium facility in Auckland – saw 20 officials participate in a number of practical and theoretical sessions, …

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Colorado Rapids appoint Chris Armas as Head Coach!

The Colorado Rapids have announced the club has appointed Chris Armas as the 10th permanent head coach in its history. “We’re delighted to begin a new chapter at the Colorado Rapids with Chris as our head coach,” said Colorado Rapids President Pádraig Smith. “Chris brings a wealth of experience across …

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CONCACAF statement about Bahamas vs Guyana match!

Today’s 2023/24 CONCACAF Nations League – League B match between Bahamas and Guyana, scheduled to be played at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has been postponed due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the area. CONCACAF officials have been in ongoing communication with the referees and …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #77 India vs Qatar build-up!

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show building-up to the India vs Qatar 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the YouTuber Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri.

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FIFA Secretary General receives Choiseul Grand Prix award in Casablanca!

Fatma Samoura honoured in recognition of her achievements as Secretary General; Progress in women’s football and development schemes central themes of speech; Vows to continue work against discrimination after stepping down at the end of the year. Fatma Samoura has received the Choiseul Grand Prix award at a ceremony in …

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Shortlists of Men’s Categories for CAF Awards 2023 announced!

CAF has announced the shortlists for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. Ten players remain in contention for the topmost Player of the Year including last year’s winner Sadio Mane of Senegal. The Interclub Player of the Year has 10 contenders whilst Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player …

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