Saudi Arabian sensation Salem Al Dawsari and Australian icon Samantha Kerr have clinched the prestigious AFC Player of the Year Award in the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 on Tuesday at the Qatar National Convention Centre’s Al Mayassa Theatre. Al Dawsari’s brilliant winning …
Read More »LaLiga’s ElClasico lands in more than 40 countries!
An open-air cinema in Hong Kong, giant screens in New York, Washington DC, Miami, Boston and Chicago, bars dressed in blue and white in Japan, a casino in Australia… up to 46 countries watched Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona through live events around the world. ElClasico once again …
Read More »Marcus Rashford’s first Nike Collection is fueled by self-belief!
As a champion for athletes and sport, Nike partners with athletes who share a belief that sport can break barriers, push limits, spark change and move the world forward. It’s in that spirit of partnership that Marcus Rashford — one of football’s most dynamic young forwards — is releasing his …
Read More »Grassroots achievements of MAs lauded at AFC Annual Awards!
The tireless efforts of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) in developing grassroots football were recognised on Tuesday night at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM. Held at the Al Mayassa Theatre of the Qatar National Convention Centre, the showpiece celebration …
Read More »CONCACAF confirms November schedule for 2023/24 CONCACAF Nations League matches!
CONCACAF has confirmed the schedule for the 2023/24 CONCACAF Nations League matches taking place during the November FIFA men’s Match Window. These 30 final matches will be played between November 16-21, 2023, and include the Quarterfinals for League A, which will determine the four teams that will advance to the …
Read More »MAs & RAs recognised for unwavering commitment at AFC Annual Awards!
The stellar achievements of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) were put firmly in the spotlight on Tuesday evening at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM. In a grand celebration dedicated to showcasing the best of Asian …
Read More »arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #61 AIFF-CAFA MoU – What it means for Indian Football!
Candid Football Conversations returns with Arunava Chaudhuri and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri discussing the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) yesterday, October 30 in Doha, Qatar. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and YouTuber Hiren Patel speak about the match. …
Read More »FIFA receives declarations of interest in hosting FIFA World Cup editions in 2030 & 2034!
FIFA has received the following declarations of interest as per the bidding process and regulations approved by the FIFA Council on October 4, 2023: FIFA World Cup 2030 – Moroccan Football Association – Portuguese Football Federation – Spanish Football Association Centenary celebration – Uruguayan Football Association (one match) – Argentinian …
Read More »AFC Technical Endorsement Ceremony celebrates developmental efforts of MAs!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) celebrated the concerted efforts of its Member Associations (MAs) in strengthening the standards of the beautiful game on the Continent at the AFC Technical Endorsement Presentation Ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, October 31. Held in conjunction with the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, the ceremony …
Read More »India’s Blue Tigresses hell-bent on not returning empty-handed from Uzbekistan!
At stake are ‘pride, honour and reputation’ for the Indian Senior Women’s Team as they take on Uzbekistan in their last match of the Paris 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Round 2 on Wednesday, November 1 at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent at 5.30pm IST. Back-to-back losses against Japan …
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