International Football

FIFA-OFC Beach Soccer workshop hailed a big success!

Delegates from all over the Oceania Football Confederation converged on Papeete this past week for a Beach Soccer Workshop aimed at growing the sport in our region. The workshop run by FIFA and OFC was held at the Fédération Tahitienne de Football headquarters focused on several areas including development in …

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LaLiga Hope Cup 2023 kicks off its second edition in China’s Kunming!

Following the success of the first event in 2019, during which FC Barcelona was crowned champion, the LaLiga Hope Cup has returned to Kunming with six Under-16 LaLiga teams facing six Chinese clubs from August 26 to 30. The opening ceremony, attended by government authorities, marks the tournament’s initial phase, …

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Arsenal FC’s Kieran Tierney joins Real Sociedad on loan!

Arsenal FC’s Kieran Tierney has joined LaLiga side Real Sociedad on loan for the 2023/24 season. Scotland international defender Kieran joined Arsenal FC in August 2019 from Celtic Glasgow and during his time with the club has made 124 appearances in all competitions. The 26 year-old enjoyed success in his …

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West Ham United sign Mohammed Kudus!

West Ham United have announced the signing of Mohammed Kudus. The Hammers fought off intense competition from some of Europe’s leading clubs to secure the services of the exciting Ghana international attacker from Ajax Amsterdam. The 23-year-old joins the Irons on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, becoming the …

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Keeper Djordje Petrovic joins Chelsea FC!

Chelsea FC has completed the signing of goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from MLS side New England Revolution. The 23-year-old, who has been capped twice by Serbia, has agreed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with a club option of a further year. On completing his transfer, Petrovic said, “I’m so happy …

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AFC Futsal Instructors inspired to set new benchmarks across the Continent!

In a bid to harness the ever-growing popularity of futsal, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) concluded the AFC Futsal Train the Trainers Coaching Instructors Selection Course 2023 on Saturday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The six-day long programme saw instructors and coaches from 19 Member Associations (MAs) …

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Thomas Dennerby names 22-member India squad for 19th Asian Games Women’s Football Competition!

India Senior Women’s team Head Coach Thomas Dennerby announced a 22-member squad for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, to be held from September 21 to October 6, 2023. The India Women’s team, ranked 61st in the FIFA Rankings, are placed alongside Chinese Taipei (ranked 38th) and Thailand (ranked …

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Ishfaq Ahmed names 23-member squad for SAFF U-16 Championship in Bhutan!

India U-16 Men’s Team head coach Ishfaq Ahmed named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U-16 Championship to be played in Thimphu, Bhutan from September 1-10, 2023. The Blue Colts are placed in Group A of the tournament alongside Nepal and Bangladesh. Hosts Bhutan, Maldives, and Pakistan make up Group …

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Alexis Sanchez returns to Inter Milan!

The Chilean attacker Alexis Sanchez has signed a contract with Inter Milan until June 30, 2024. 109 appearances, 20 goals and three trophies in Nerazzurri colours. These are numbers that Alexis Alejandro Sánchez will be looking to build on now that he’s officially an Inter player again. Born in Tocopilla, …

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