International Football

Pontus Jansson to leave Brentford FC for Malmo FF!

Pontus Jansson will leave Brentford FC at the end of his contract this summer to join Swedish side Malmö FF. The return to his boyhood club will conclude Jansson’s four-year association with the Bees, the crowning moment of which came when he lifted the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off final trophy …

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Canadian Premier League hires Costa Smyrniotis as Executive Vice President – Soccer!

The Canadian Premier League (CPL) have announced the appointment of Costa Smyrniotis to the role of Executive Vice President, Soccer. Smyrniotis joins the Commissioner’s Office as a proven Canadian executive with nearly two decades of experience contributing to the growth of soccer in Canada. He brings with him a deep …

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Introducing Nike’s 2023 New Zealand Women’s national team kits & collections!

Nike is matching the energy in her game with the company’s most comprehensive women’s football collection in its history. Backed by Nike’s largest ever investment in women-specific research, Nike designers developed new performance to lifestyle designs for the summer’s biggest sport moment — all tuned to the unique needs of …

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Bangladesh’s Abu Nayeem Shohag!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned Abu Nayeem Shohag, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and former member of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber. Mr Shohag has been issued with a two-year ban from taking part in all football-related activities and ordered to pay …

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Draw Delivers Prelims matchups and groups for 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup!

CONCACAF has today conducted the official draw for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The 17th edition of the Confederation’s flagship competition for men’s national teams will be played between June 16 – July 16 and will crown the best national team in the region. In total, 15 stadiums in 14 …

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CAF ExCo Decision on Article 27 of U-17 AFCON regulations!

CAF Executive Committee during its meeting held earlier in April, examined the Article 27 of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations Regulations following the recommendations made by the Youth Organizing Committee and the Medical Organizing Committee. In this respect, CAF Executive Committee decided to make the following modifications to …

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Filozofe Mabete rewarded by Wolverhampton Wanderers with first pro contract!

Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy defender Filozofe Mabete has penned his first professional contract at the club, having been rewarded for an impressive rise through the academy over the last six years. The 18-year-old, who was born in Enfield, arrived at Compton Park at just 12 years of age following a newly-devised …

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Atletico Madrid to play Real Sociedad & FC Sevilla in LaLiga Summer Tour!

The LaLiga Summer Tour 2023 takes Atletico Madrid to North America! On August 2 & 5, Atletico Madrid will play two friendly games against Real Sociedad and FC Sevilla to continue with the preparation of a new LaLiga campaign against two great rivals in two very special scenarios. The first …

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CONCACAF announces Bigger Game, Social Responsibility Strategy!

Today, ahead of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup draw, CONCACAF, the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football, officially launched CONCACAF’s Bigger Game, a social impact strategy. Bigger Game’s mission is to use the power and reach of the beautiful game to provide football and social development opportunities …

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U-17 AFCON: Five (5) Additional Players’ Rule!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have announced the five (5) additional players’ rule for the U-17 AFCON. • The 5 additional players are optional, and all their related expenses are covered by their association. Teams can choose to register 21 players only on their list. • Associations can choose …

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