Saturday , May 4 2024

International Football

Player welfare remains constant FIFA focus on World Health Day!

Players’ physical and mental health will remain front and centre of FIFA’s thinking going forward as it continues its close collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), which is marking World Health Day on April 7. Reinforcing FIFA’s commitment to player welfare, The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) during …

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DR Congo, Kenya and Burundi concluded successful CAF CLOP Workshops!

The Confédération Africaine de Football’s (CAF) ongoing efforts to develop and enhance the professionalism of football in Africa continue across the continent. The governing body of African football recently concluded a successful CAF Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) workshop in three countries. Between 02 – 06 April, CAF, through its …

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Independent Commission gives immediate two-point deduction to Everton FC!

An independent Commission has given an immediate two-point deduction to Everton FC for a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs) for the period ending Season 2022/23. Over a three-day hearing last month, the independent Commission heard evidence and arguments from the club in respect of a …

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Vibrant FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 emblem unveiled!

FIFA has unveiled the official emblem and brand identity of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 with a vibrant design inspired by the stunning nature and colour of host nation Colombia as well as the tournament’s fundamental role in forging the Future Stars of Football. Using the South …

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Four teams eye OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 qualification!

Host nation Vanuatu will look to use their home field advantage as they kick off the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 – Qualifying in Port Vila tomorrow. The tournament begins at the spectacular setting of Freshwater Stadium which was extensively redeveloped ahead of last year’s OFC Men’s Champions League which …

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Cook Islands coach paving the way to International success!

With a population of just over 17,000, Cook Islands are the smallest member association in FIFA, but that hasn’t stopped the South Pacific nation of dreaming big. Cook Islands men’s team spent seven years in the football wilderness before returning to the international scene in March 2022. Limited games have …

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Facts & figures from the CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarterfinals – First Leg Matches!

The 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup continues to write unforgettable chapters in the history of the competition, and this week was no exception with the start of the quarterfinals. Here are some interesting facts and figures from the first leg matches in the quarterfinals. 100 goals Cristian Calderón scored during Club …

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Inclusivity the winner at Rainbow Games Football Tournament in Auckland!

The Power of Football to bring a community together was evident at the five-aside football competition held as part of the Rainbow Games at Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday afternoon. Six teams battled it out for the title at the tournament for LGBTQI+ players with the A.S.S.E.S …

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MLS NEXT statement on on-field abuse at GA Cup!

MLS NEXT is deeply concerned and upset by the recent incidents of on-field abuse of players during several games at the GA Cup this week. This behavior is entirely unacceptable, violates the rules of the competition, and our collective effort to ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for all. Following …

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