Category: FOOTBALL

Bangkok, May 11, 2018: A hat-trick to Sara Shirbeigi and further goals from veteran Fahimeh Zarei and an own goal by Misato Komura sealed a outstanding victory for Sharhzad Mozafar’s side, who also won the inaugural title in Malaysia three years ago (Asian Women Futsal IR Iran champions). Japan had the better of goalless first…

Dubai, May 4, 2018: In a grand spectacle at the United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa, hosts UAE, who were positioned in first place in Group A, will kick-off Asia’s most prestigious tournament against Bahrain at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 5, 2019 (Final Draw Asian Cup UAE 2019). The host…

By Tom Lloyd, Istanbul, Turkey, April 27, 2018: As part of its ambition to host UEFA EURO 2024, the Turkish Football Federation [TFF] has today launched its detailed Bid Brochure, following the submission of its Bid Dossier to UEFA yesterday. The Brochure outlines Turkey’s vision and hosting plans for the 24 team tournament in 10…

Jordan, Amman, April 20, 2018: Japan became champions for a second successive time, as Kumi Yokoyama’s superb late goal secured a 1-0 win over Australia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 final on Friday (Japan wins AFC Womens Asian Cup). The win means Asako Takakura’s charges are the first team to win back-to-back Asian…

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 9, 2018: The spirit of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup reached women and girls in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan yesterday as the competition is being hosted in West Asia for the first time (Jordan inspires refugee girls).       Refugee girls and boys in Za’atari were invited to take…

Zurich, April 6, 2018: With 69 days to go until the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, FIFA has today presented the 2018 FIFA World Cup ticket design (2018 FIFA World Cup ticket). All key match-related information, such as the fixture, stadium, date, kick-off and gate opening time, is printed on each ticket (2018…

Zurich, April 5, 2018: With just a bit more than two months to go to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the line-up of the event’s regional supporters has been strengthened by a company that is already providing a great deal of services for fans attending the matches (Russian Railways). Russian Railways has been announced as…