UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has paid tribute to Miroslav Klose by selecting him to receive the 2023 UEFA President’s Award. The award recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities, the values that the former German international forward embodies like few others. Klose’s impact reached far beyond the confines …
Read More »Eintracht Frankfurt sign Kaua Santos!
Eintracht Frankfurt have recruited Brazil youth international goalkeeper Kauã Santos from CR Flamengo on a contract valid until 2028. Kauã Santos was born in Vassouras, close to Rio de Janeiro, in 2003 and was brought through the famed academy of iconic Brazilian club CR Flamengo. Santos was the first-choice goalkeeper …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Igor Stimac names India squad for 49th King’s Cup!
India Senior Men’s Team Head Coach Igor Stimac announced a 23-member squad for the 49th King’s Cup to be held from September 7-10, 2023 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. India (ranked 99th) will face Iraq (ranked 70th) in the semi-final on September 7 at 16:00 IST at the 700th Anniversary Stadium. …
Read More »Everton FC sign striker Beto!
Everton FC have signed striker Beto from Udinese Calcio for an undisclosed fee, the 25-year-old agreeing a four-year contract until the end of June 2027. The 6ft 4in Portuguese – whose full name is Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal – becomes the Blues’ fifth signing of the summer transfer window following …
Read More »AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes Hong Kong FA as latest Gold level member!
The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) became the latest Member Association (MA) of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to be endorsed with a Gold level membership under the AFC Grassroots Charter. Endorsed with a Bronze membership in 2018, the HKFA worked its way up to the Silver level by 2021 …
Read More »Bayern Munich and Visit Rwanda agree partnership until 2028!
German football giants Bayern Munich have announced a five-year football development and tourism promotion partnership with Rwanda. The partnership, unveiled during FC Bayern’s first home game of the season, will see the club work specifically with Rwanda’s Ministry of Sports to set up a football academy to strengthen the development …
Read More »AFC Associations Committee reinforces commitment to elevate MAs & RAs!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s ambitions to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and good governance through closer collaboration with its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was further reiterated at the 1st AFC Associations Committee meeting for the 2023 to 2027 term held virtually today. While the Committee, …
Read More »Defender Timothy Castagne signs for Fulham FC!
Fulham FC have announced the signing of Timothy Castagne from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee. A right-back who is perfectly adept at operating on the opposite side as well, Castagne has agreed a contract until the summer of 2027, with an option to extend by a further 12 months. …
Read More »Inter Miami begin construction on Miami Freedom Park!
Inter Miami CF have begun construction on Miami Freedom Park, the club announced Monday, putting them on track to change home venues in 2025. The club’s new 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium will be located near Miami International Airport, bringing the Herons south after they’ve played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at DRV …
Read More »Igor Stimac names 23-member squad for 49th King’s Cup!
India Senior Men’s Team Head Coach Igor Stimac announced a 23-member squad for the 49th King’s Cup to be held from September 7-10, 2023 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. India (ranked 99th) will face Iraq (ranked 70th) in the semi-final on September 7 at 16:00 IST at the 700th Anniversary Stadium. …
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