Category: FOOTBALL

  • FIFA U-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2018, Japan defeated Spain 3-1

    France, Aug 24, 2018: Japan defeated Spain 3-1 to win their first-ever FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup crown in Vannes on Friday evening. This result at France 2018 keeps the trophy in Asia after Korea DPR won the title two years ago in Papua New Guinea. The first half at the Stade de la Rabine…

  • FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Official FIFA Awards

    FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Official FIFA Awards

    France, Aug 24, 2018: Patricia Guijarro (ESP) was confirmed as the best player at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after the official fifa award were announced. She won the adidas Golden Ball which is awarded to the best player by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG). Saori Takarada (JPN) and Moeka Minami (JPN) came…

  • Appeal of Jerome Valcke is dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport

    Appeal of Jerome Valcke is dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport

    Lausanne, July 27, 2018: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by Jerome Valcke appeal, former Secretary General of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), against the decision issued by the FIFA Appeal Committee (FIFA AC decision) dated 24 June 2016 (with reasons notified on 3 February 2017), in…

  • 25% of Turkey 2024’s volunteer programme will be members of the nation’s settled refugee community

    25% of Turkey 2024’s volunteer programme will be members of the nation’s settled refugee community

    By Tom Lloyd, Istanbul, Turkey, July 25, 2018: Turkey 2024 has pledged that 25 per cent of its volunteer programme refugee community for UEFA EURO 2024 will be comprised of settled refugees, aligning with its vision to deliver a tournament that promotes inclusion, diversity and accessibility for all. The integration of the refugee community into…

  • The Best FIFA Football Awards reveals 2018 nominees

    The Best FIFA Football Awards reveals 2018 nominees

    Zurich, July 24, 2018: FIFA has today revealed (Football Awards reveals) the shortlisted candidates for four of the individual trophies, which will be presented at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ ceremony in London on 24 September 2018. The announcement comes after a spectacular 2018 FIFA World Cup™, where football’s finest showcased their immense passion and…

  • Statement by the Turkish Football Federation

    Statement by the Turkish Football Federation

    By Tom Lloyd, Istanbul, Turkey, July 24, 2018: A spokesperson for the Turkish Football Federation [TFF], said: “Following international footballer Mesut Özil’s statements this week, the Turkish Football Federation has been asked to comment on the player’s views and recent experiences. “The TFF offers its full support to Mesut Özil and his family and we…

  • Ticket sales for biggest and best-ever AFC Asian Cup to begin on July 30

    Ticket sales for biggest and best-ever AFC Asian Cup to begin on July 30

    Kuala Lumpur, July 23, 2018: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Local Organising Committee have confirmed that tickets for Asia’s most prestigious tournament will go on sale on Monday, July 30, 2018 (Ticket sales AFC Asian Cup). As the excitement builds to the most eagerly-anticipated spectacle for football fans…

  • Russia 2018: The biggest ever tournament on Social Media

    Russia 2018: The biggest ever tournament on Social Media

    By Amelia Fisher-Starzynski, July 17, 2018: From Paris to Bordeaux, Marseille to Lille, all of France is still celebrating its second World Cup title (Russia 2018 Social Media).           While Les Bleus reigned victorious on the pitch in Russia, they couldn’t finish as champions in the social media sphere. That title…

  • Women playing and working in football across Asia star in AFC’s campaign

    Women playing and working in football across Asia star in AFC’s campaign

    Kuala Lumpur, June 18, 2018: The “It’s My Game” campaign by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues this week with new videos highlighting exceptional women playing football and working in the game across the Continent (Women playing). The campaign celebrates women’s contribution to Asian football and emphasises their varied roles within it, illustrating football as…

  • Morocco 2026 Bid Committee Statement

    Moscow, Russia, June 13, 2018: Following the selection of the United bid for the organization of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at FIFA Congress held in Moscow today, the Morocco 2026 Bid Committee has congratulated the North American trio and wished them good luck in the next eight years. The Bid Committee would also like…