The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 kicks off on April 15 with 16 teams vying to lift the coveted trophy. As the teams enter their final phase of preparations and excitement begins to build, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the previous editions of …
Read More »Inter Miami sign Argentine defender Marcelo Weigandt on loan!
Inter Miami CF have announced the signing of defender Marcelo Weigandt on loan from Argentine side Club Atlético Boca Juniors through the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season; the Club will also hold an option to extend the loan for the defender through the 2025 season. The right back will …
Read More »Inter Milan & Nike unveil special jersey dedicated to the Air Max DN!
Inter Milan and Nike have launched a special jersey dedicated to the Air Max DN, the silhouette that marks a new generation in the footwear cushioning revolution. As a link between street and jersey culture, the new jersey – which showcases the success of the renewed partnership between the two …
Read More »LAFC signs forward Kei Kamara!
LAFC has signed forward Kei Kamara through the 2024 season with an option for 2025. A 17-year MLS veteran, Kamara has enjoyed a prolific career that has seen him play for a record 11 different MLS teams, appear in 418 regular-season matches (328 starts, 30,191 minutes) and record 144 goals, …
Read More »FIFA Guardians programme continues to grow as new group enrols for Safeguarding in Sport Diploma!
For millions of children and individuals around the world, playing football is a chance to dream big, learn life skills, make friends, exercise and simply have fun. And, whatever level they play at, they all have the right to enjoy the game in a safe environment. As part of its …
Read More »CF Montreal sign midfielders Alessandro Biello & Matteo Schiavoni!
CF Montréal have signed Quebec midfielders Alessandro Biello and Matteo Schiavoni, the club announced earlier on Wednesday. Biello, 17, has penned a homegrown deal through the 2025 MLS season with options spanning from 2026-28. The son of former Montréal manager Mauro Biello, he represented Canada at the 2023 FIFA U-17 …
Read More »FIFA Series a great step for African football!
FIFA Director Member Associations Africa Gelson Fernandes has called the FIFA Series “a great step” in creating new opportunities for African countries to face opponents from other continents. With the express aim of enabling more teams from across FIFA’s six confederations to play each other more frequently and in line …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 26 – Asian Qualifiers – Matchday 3 & 4 in Numbers!
An action-packed double-header in the AFC Asian Qualifiers saw 36 nations take to the field as some of the continent’s biggest stars turned on the style for their countries. Four games into the Preliminary Joint Qualifiers – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi …
Read More »Borussia Dortmund Announce Entry into TST 2024!
The Soccer Tournament (TST), the 7v7 event with a $1 million winner-take-all prize being played in Cary, NC from June 5-10 have announced the entry of Borussia Dortmund into TST’s 48-team men’s field. Dortmund, who competed in TST’s inaugural tournament last summer, will return with a squad featuring several club …
Read More »Global Institute of Sport & Minerva Academy join forces to provide learning opportunities!
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and Minerva Academy have joined forces to provide career pathways within football and sport to football and cricket academy graduates in India. This collaboration between the leading global sports education provider and one of India’s most successful sports academies demonstrates a commitment to providing opportunities …
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