International Football

UEFA receives three preliminary bid dossiers to host UEFA EURO 2028 and 2032!

UEFA has confirmed that it has received a preliminary bid dossier to host the 2028 and 2032 editions of the UEFA EURO from three bidders following the deadline of November 16, 12:00 CET. A bid dossier was submitted by the football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland …

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CAF Interclub Group Stage draw postponed!

The CAF interclub Group Stages draw for TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup has been postponed. The draw was initially scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2022. A new date and time will be announced in due course. CAF apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this change.

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FIFA receives one candidature for presidential election!

Following the call for election issued by the FIFA Council on March 30, 2022, FIFA’s member associations have proposed, in due time and form, the following candidate for the presidential election due to take place at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 16, 2023: Mr Gianni Infantino …

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Schedule announced for 2023 CONCACAF Champions League – Round of 16!

CONCACAF has announced the schedule for the 2023 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (SCCL) Round of 16 matches. The eight matchups will take place March 7-9 (first leg matches) and March 14-16 (second leg matches). The pairings for the Round of 16 and each club’s road to the Final were determined …

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GUNG HO communications expand sports portfolio with New Balance Football!

Consumer sport, fashion and lifestyle communications agency, GUNG HO, has expanded its sport offering by adding New Balance Football to its exciting roster of clients, as well as announcing new senior hires to help grow its presence within the sports sector. New Balance sponsor some of football’s most influential and …

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Apple and Major League Soccer announce MLS Season Pass launches February 1, 2023!

Apple and Major League Soccer have announced MLS Season Pass will launch February 1, 2023 — introducing an unprecedented subscription service to fans in over 100 countries and regions that features every live MLS regular-season match, the entire playoffs, and the Leagues Cup*, all with no blackouts. MLS Season Pass …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Vinay Menon – The man representing India at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!

India is very much being represented at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Perhaps not on the rectangular plot of land that we all call home, but in certain activities surrounding it. Meet Vinay Menon, the Wellness Coach of the Belgian National Team, who will be looking into various …

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UNODC highlights FIFA’s transfer system reform and safeguarding initiatives!

The UN’s leading anti-corruption agency, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has released the findings of an important report focused on corruption, crime risks and wrongdoing associated with the transfer of athletes. The document recognises FIFA’s efforts in relation to its transfer system reform and the safeguarding …

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A Sneak Peek of the CR7 NFT Collection by Binance!

Mark your calendars. The legend arrives on Binance this Friday. On Friday, November 18 at 09:00 (UTC), some of Cristiano Ronaldo’s most iconic moments will be released as NFTs exclusively on Binance. To get you ready for the drop, here are all the details behind Ronaldo’s first-ever NFT collection. Summary …

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FIFA World Cup to use global platform to promote Education for All!

The importance of football’s link with global education and social youth development will be highlighted on the sport’s most significant stage, with ‘Education for All’ announced as a key pillar of the Football Unites the World campaign. The primacy of protecting positive values in football and extending a sizeable positive …

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