Tuesday , May 7 2024

International Football

Legacy in focus as Australia & New Zealand 2023 looms!

Hosting a FIFA Women’s World Cup offers a massive opportunity to grow football locally, regionally, and globally. With that in mind, FIFA has established a collaborative working group to help to amplify and measure the legacy of the ninth edition of the tournament to be co-hosted by Australia and Aotearoa …

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First-ever FIFA ranking, historic moment for women’s football in Saudi Arabia!

When Monika Staab took on the job of coaching the Saudi Arabia women’s national team in 2021 with the aim of setting up and developing the side, she told in an interview that she could only provide the spark and that it would be up to the players to light …

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AVIS named new official sponsor of Atletico Madrid!

Atlético de Madrid and AVIS have reached an agreement whereby the leading brand in the rent-a-car sector becomes the official sponsor of the club’s rental vehicles for the next three seasons. With this union, AVIS will offer, among other services, flexible and ecological transport solutions to the Red & White …

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Canadian Premier League announces hire of Marni Dicker!

The Canadian Premier League (CPL) have announced the appointment of Marni Dicker to the role of Executive Vice President, Infrastructure, and Chief Legal Officer. Dicker brings three decades of experience as a proven deal maker to her new role, the scope of which will include: spearheading the development of infrastructure …

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West Ham United to embark on pre-season tour of Australia!

West Ham United have announced the Club will travel to Australia in pre-season this summer ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. The Hammers’ pre-season tour will take place in July 2023, with two friendly matches in Perth. West Ham United will play A-League outfit Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on Saturday …

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Interim injunctions against Boost LaLiga-CVC refused!

The Provincial Court of Madrid has today notified LaLiga of the refusal of the precautionary measures requested by Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona and Athletic Club, which aimed to paralyse Boost LaLiga’s joint project with CVC. This is the third time that the court has denied the adoption of precautionary …

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MLS NEXT announces expansion for the 2023-24 season!

MLS NEXT have announced nine new MLS NEXT clubs as part of the program’s expansion prior to the 2023-24 season. These new members showcase a commitment to elite individual player development in addition to fostering a positive environment within their local soccer communities. All nine clubs will begin play in …

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FC Barcelona takes ElClasico win on and off the field!

LaLiga has brought ElClasico, the biggest football rivalry in the world, closer to its fans than ever before through a series of unique online and offline experiences and a global display of activations in 36 countries. LaLiga’s collaboration with local and global partners as BKT, including regional broadcasters, led to …

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Kick It Out’s Raise Your Game Event at Emirates Stadium!

Kick It Out will be hosting their Raise Your Game National Conference at Emirates Stadium on Thursday, April 27. Hundreds of young people from under-represented and minority communities will be visiting for the key event in Kick It Out’s mentoring programme. The conference gives young people a chance to hear …

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India suffer defeat against Bangladesh in SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship!

India tasted their first defeat in the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship against Bangladesh at the BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka, as they lost 0-1 on Friday, March 24. India had an early chance through Pooja, who got on to a scuffed clearance and attempted to dink the keeper, but …

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