FIFA’s Senior Development Manager Mike Pfister led a delegation to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, August 18 to present details of the new FIFA Forward development programme. He was joined by FIFA Development Manager Alexander Gros and the Kuala Lumpur-based FIFA …
Read More »Fox Sports, ITV & Sina Sports to discuss future of football broadcasting at Soccerex Global Convention!
Senior figures from UK broadcaster ITV, Chinese digital sports platform Sina Sports and American sports broadcaster Fox Sports will come together at this year’s Soccerex Global Convention from September 26-28 in Manchester to provide their insight into the future of football broadcasting and how the industry needs to adapt to …
Read More »VIDEO: The new UMBRO UX-ACCURO PRO has arrived!
Deadly Comfort Unleashed! UMBRO’s new boot takes comfort to the next level with a host of features designed to add a deadly edge to your game. With a brand new ‘pro-stance’ outsole designed to give you balance and stability, the UX-Accuro Pro also features dedicated touch and strike zones on …
Read More »Why doesn’t the International Champions Cup make a stopover in India?
The International Champions Cup over the last few summers has developed itself into the premier pre-season competition for top European football clubs playing across four continents – the United States, China, Australia and Europe. But why doesn’t the International Champions Cup make a stopover in India? A very good question, …
Read More »VIDEO – New Balance: NB Like A Pro – Midfield masterclass with Massimo Luongo (QPR/Australia)!
This week the guys in the ‘NB Like A Pro’ series train with Australia & Queens Park Rangers midfield sensation, Massimo Luongo. How much can the lads soak up?
Read More »The Playmaker: Kevin de Bruyne (Belgium/Manchester City)!
Last January, Belgian playmaker Kevin De Bruyne suffered a knee injury that slowed his first season at Manchester City. But it was merely a temporary setback. Upon return from the two-month hiatus, De Bruyne, 25, scored three times in his first 10 days back with the team, reminding the footballing …
Read More »FIFA World Rankings: India stay 152nd, Argentina remain top!
Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in it India remain in 152nd position behind Cuba and ahead of South Sudan. India have 200 points, the same as last month and also stay in 27th position …
Read More »New FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura to deliver Keynote Address at Soccerex Global Convention!
Following the opening addresses, the Soccerex Global Convention 2016 will kick off with an exclusive keynote address from new FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura. Ms Samoura will be using the Convention as a platform to update the global football industry on the future plans of FIFA and this rare opportunity …
Read More »Inaugural FIFA Diversity Award to be presented at Soccerex!
FIFA can today announce that its first-ever FIFA Diversity Award will be presented at the Soccerex Global Convention on Monday, September 26, 2016 in Manchester, England. The FIFA Diversity Award highlights the importance of the fight against exclusion and discrimination, and will recognise an outstanding organisation, group initiative or football …
Read More »adidas launches Creator Studio giving Young Fans the Chance to Design 3rd Kits for World’s Biggest Clubs!
adidas has launched an initiative giving football fans around the world a unique chance to design the third jersey for some of the world’s biggest football clubs. Called the Creator Studio, the digital platform will give fans the chance to be responsible for the third shirts that will be worn …
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