The 20th iteration of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s landmark Knowledge Sharing Programme began on Monday. The latest edition of the programme will feature one participant representing the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) from July 6 to 24, during which period, he will receive hands-on training from industry experts. Over …
Read More »CONCACAF House: 41 for One Heads to New York for FIFA World Cup 2026 Finale!
After memorable and well-attended stops in Vancouver and Miami, CONCACAF House: 41 for One heads to New York for the final stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026, carrying forward the energy, pride, and excitement that have defined the experience so far. Open to the public from July 5–19, 2026, …
Read More »AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27: East Bengal FC drawn against clubs from Malaysia, Guam, Bangladesh!
East Bengal FC were drawn alongside Sabah FA (Malaysia), Rovers FC (Guam), and Rajshahi Stars FC (Bangladesh) in Group A of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Preliminary Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, July 2, 2026. East Bengal, the champions …
Read More »AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Preliminary Stage Draw finalised!
The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2026/27 with the Preliminary Stage Draw finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 24 clubs — five more than last season — were divided into six groups with the Preliminary Stage to be contested from …
Read More »Bayern Munich sign Ismael Saibari!
FC Bayern have signed Ismael Saibari (25) from PSV Eindhoven. The forward is currently on national team duty for Morocco at the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He will move from the Dutch champions to Munich after the tournament. Saibari has been handed a contract until 30 …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1517 Germany out of FIFA World Cup 26!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on Germany’s national football team being eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 26 following a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay.
Read More »Bureau of the Council appoints Azerbaijan as host of FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026!
Following the approval by the FIFA Council last December of a U-15 tournament for boys and girls as part of FIFA’s unwavering commitment to promoting the youth game, the Bureau of the Council has appointed Azerbaijan as the host of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026. While the …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1508 Will Diamond Harbour FC play ISL or not?
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on if IFL champions Diamond Harbour FC will play ISL, and if not, who could replace them?
Read More »FOX Sports renews CONCACAF Gold Cup rights & becomes new US English-Language Home of the Nations League!
FOX Sports and CONCACAF today announced a new multi-year media rights agreement that makes FOX Sports the U.S. English-language home of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League through 2029. The deal includes rights to the next two editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, as well as the 2026–27 …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1507 Does Global Focus change anything at for Indian Football?
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on if Global Focus during the FIFA World Cup 26 change anything at for Indian football?
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