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2023-06-21 12:59
ARMENIA'S TEENAGE STRIKER HAS BEGUN WITH A BANGAccording to Tim Vickery, the great British chronicler of South American football, the best thing about being a football journalist is spotting… Read More
2023-06-19 01:44
Isabella Fernando-Dela Cruz: Women’s football in Asia has seen tremendous growth in the last decade
In 2023’s first episode of “It’s My Game”, the Asian Foot… Read More
2023-06-12 10:53
USA stay top of the FIFA Women's World Ranking. Bhutan and IR Iran make progress. Australia & New Zealand 2023 the focal point of the next international window
Nearly three months have… Read More
2023-06-11 14:20
Match Schedule and kick-off times confirmed for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
The much-anticipated match schedule, for the 32-team, ninth edition of the FIFA… Read More
2023-06-11 06:49
Women's World Cup
The first match to take place in Australia of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ will be an even bigger celebration, with co-host country Australia now facing the Repu… Read More
2023-06-05 16:32
Man City Fly Higher while Roma Leave a Bitter Taste in Budapest “It was men against boys,” opined Dion Dublin after the F.A. Cup Final, daring to define the gap between the… Read More
2023-06-04 14:00
Aston Villa in Seventh Heaven with record Soccer Sevens win
Aston Villa secured a record-extending seventh HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens title on Sunday as the Premier League outfit defeated Hon… Read More
2023-06-02 17:52
More Fast Paced Sevens Action
Title holders Newcastle United squeezed into the knockout rounds of the 2023 HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens on Saturday as Leicester City won the battle between th… Read More
2023-05-29 17:30
Strong start for Citi All Stars as defending champions Wallsend held twice
Citi All Stars made a strong start to their quest to reclaim the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens Masters Tournament title… Read More
2023-05-28 13:28
Argentina Champions Home Kit 2022-2023
Ths Adidas Argentina home world cup winning shirt is one of the fastest selling in history! This special edition now permanently marks the time that L… Read More
2023-05-25 17:00
Newcastle United eye repeat performance as HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens return
Victory in the most recent edition of the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens is spurring Newcastle United’s latest cro… Read More
2023-05-22 14:00
Aston Villa setting sights on seventh title as HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens returns
Six times champions Aston Villa will travel to Hong Kong for the 2023 edition of the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens l… Read More
2023-05-15 13:06
Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Brand to be launched in Los Angeles, USA, on 17 May 2023
On Wednesday, 17 May 2023, the Official Brand of the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup™… Read More
2023-05-13 16:11
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ match schedule reveals thrilling showdowns
With the curtain setting on a glitzy ceremony at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final Draw earlier today, th… Read More
2023-05-12 15:00
Ferdinand has eyes on 2023 HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens as QPR confirm participation
Former England striker Les Ferdinand MBE will be paying close attention when the action kicks off at the 2023… Read More
2023-05-12 14:30
LIONEL MESSI SCORES HISTORIC DOUBLE AT 2023 LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS
Lionel Messi was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year tonight at an inspirational celebration of the best of spor… Read More
2023-05-11 10:36
Star-studded cast at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final Draw
A glittering cast of Asian football’s who’s who will add lustre to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final Draw cere… Read More
2023-05-08 13:19
Borussia Dortmund Away Kit 2016-2017
The Borussia Dortmund Away Kit 2016-2017 is one of the greatest football kits from the last decade as it perfectly aligns with Dortmund's long tradition… Read More
2023-05-07 17:21
Kitchee are Hong Kong Premier League Champions 2022-2023 After Dramatic Finale
Kitchee are Hong Kong premier league champions 2022-2023 after one of the most dramatic of season finales in t… Read More
2023-05-07 08:04
Shaikh Salman congratulates Urawa Red Diamonds for sealing historic third club crown
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Ur… Read More
2023-05-05 15:04
Michael Fassbender Stars in Hollywood Adaptation of the Next Goal Wins (2014) Documentary About American Samoa
‘Next Goal Wins’ was an inspiring documentary about the struggli… Read More
2023-05-05 13:40
Liverpool FC unveil new 2023-24 home kit inspired by Bill Shankly’s last season in charge
Liverpool FC has unveiled its brand-new home kit for the 2023-24 season, which pays homage… Read More
2023-05-01 10:31
Soccer Sevens Returns
Reigning champions Newcastle United return to make their long-awaited defence of their HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens title and will take on fellow Premier League outfit Leic… Read More
2023-04-30 14:13
Al-Nassr Home Kit 2022-2023
The Saudi professional league has become global news due to Cristiano Ronaldo's mega-money transfer to Al-Nassr after his departure from Manchester United. The 2… Read More
2023-04-30 02:49
THE TOFFEES FACE THE DROP FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1951
My friend Danny is a proper Scouser and a die-hard Evertonian, a season-ticket holder who goes home and away to cheer on the blue half… Read More
2023-04-29 13:28
OKX and Manchester City Captain İlkay Gündoğan Launch Football Masterclass in the Metaverse
OKX, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web… Read More
2023-04-28 18:00
Famous footballers Luis Figo, Carles Puyol and Fabio Capello team up in Paris
Many of the world’s greatest sportsmen and women, past and present, will be attending this year’s… Read More
2023-04-25 19:00
DRAW FOR THE FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP ARGENTINA 2023™: MATCH SCHEDULE AND HOST CITIES ANNOUNCED
The Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ took place in Zurich at the Home o… Read More
2023-04-24 15:18
Marcel Desailly: “Awards will be fantastic celebration of memorable year”
The winners of the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards, the most prestigious honours in sport, are to be… Read More
2023-04-23 22:30
THE BLUES GOT BLUER AS REAL TWISTED THE KNIFESo, Chelsea's season is now officially a nightmare.Shipwrecked in the bottom half of the Premier League having outspent the continent's clubs com… Read More
2023-04-23 14:00
Aston Villa and Newcastle United gear up to shine at HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens as event makes long-awaited return next month
Six-time winners Aston Villa and defending back-to-back champions… Read More
2023-04-19 12:30
South American Nation Steps in following Indonesia Removal
The Bureau of the FIFA Council has confirmed Argentina as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023.
The decision follows the re… Read More
2023-04-14 12:30
Seeding for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final Draw confirmed
The seeding for the highly-anticipated AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final Draw, which will take place on May 11, 2023, 2:00 pm (… Read More
2023-04-13 12:34
Dome for Winter Football
When Mongolia's U-17 women’s national team entertained Hong Kong at home in a friendly international last Thursday, the hosts knew the game would go down in… Read More
2023-04-12 22:58
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has thrown its weight behind the Spain-Portugal-Morocco bid for the 2030 World Cup.The CAF executive committee has voted unanimously to back the tran… Read More
2023-04-11 19:00
Argentina the new leaders of FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. France up to second with Brazil now third. Central African Republic the most improved side
Six years after last topping the FIFA… Read More
2023-04-10 04:44
Fifa World Rankings April 2023
Fifa's World Rankings for April 2023 were published on April 6, 2023 at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland. They are the first rankings since December 2022.
Worl… Read More
2023-04-09 17:30
Foundation Community Programme announces support for 114 organisations in 2023To commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the FIFA Foundation has today confirmed… Read More
2023-04-09 13:10
France Away Kit 1979-1980
The France 1978 to 1980 away football kit is one that speaks of elegance, style and class. Its influence is still seen in the football kits that are made today.
Th… Read More
2023-04-08 14:00
Written in the Stars is narrated by Welsh actor and football fan Michael Sheen
Narrated by Welsh actor and football fan Michael Sheen, Written in the Stars is the Official Film of the first… Read More
2023-04-06 15:27
The Two Latest Victims of the Win-Now LeagueStruggling managers getting fired is no surprise.Football, as we are often reminded, is a results-based business. Win and you are in but lose and… Read More
2023-04-05 17:30
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Competition dates and Venues Confirmed
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ hav… Read More
2023-04-02 03:39
World Women's Ranking
Over three months have gone by since the last FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking was published on 9 December 2022. During that time, 112 international matches have… Read More
2023-03-30 13:30
Iran Are Asian Beach Soccer Champions 2023!
Iran secured a record-equalling third AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup title after the Central Asians defeated Japan 6-0 in a thrilling AFC Beach Socce… Read More
2023-03-26 03:43
A Fight Against Piracy
Premier League players from clubs including Liverpool and Manchester City are teaming up to raise awareness of the dangers of illegal streaming in Hong Kong, as part… Read More
2023-03-24 00:07
THE TOTTENHAM BOSS HAD EVERY RIGHT TO CROSS THE LINE Last Sunday was certainly a dies irae (day of wrath) in England and it was all self-inflicted, which made for compelling viewing: Th… Read More
2023-03-19 14:04
FIFA Fan Festival™ a first for FIFA Women’s World Cup
FIFA has today confirmed that all nine Host Cities will have a FIFA Fan Festival during the FIFA Women’s World Cup… Read More
2023-03-12 14:36
Manchester United 1990-1992 Goalkeeper Top
Adidas have launched the Manchester United 1990-1992 Goalkeeper Top retro kit.
The original was worn by the late Les Sealey in the 1991 Cup Win… Read More
2023-03-04 13:58
Full Line-up of 32 teams confirmed for the FIFA Women's World Cup
The line-up for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ is now complete with Haiti, Portugal, and Panama booking their spo… Read More
2023-02-24 14:00
FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour is ‘Going Beyond’ to Inspire Global Excitement
The biggest-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour will embark on… Read More
2023-02-20 10:30
The FIFA Foundation is to provide USD 1 million in emergency humanitarian aid following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
The FIFA Foundation is to provide USD 1 million in emerg… Read More
2023-02-19 13:12
Global Transfer Report 2022 with all-time record-setting numbers
FIFA has today published the 2022 edition of the Global Transfer Report, according to which an all-time record of 71,002 tr… Read More
2023-02-19 11:52
Arsenal Away Kit 2021/2022
Arsenal have a tendency to produce classic kits for the ages and their 2021-2022 away kit is no different. Simple and sleek and a throwback to the 1970s and 198… Read More
2023-02-13 02:07
Final Three nominees for The Best FIFA Women’s Player, The Best FIFA Men’s Player and The FIFA Puskás Award RevealedFIFA has announced the final nominees in the women&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-02-12 11:39
Flamengo 2019-2020 Home Kit
Flamengo are one of the grand old names of Brazilian football and of course, have constantly had a kit which reflects their name and stature.
Flamengo have t… Read More
2023-02-10 14:43
Finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Coach and The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Revealed
FIFA has announced the finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Coach and… Read More
2023-02-10 01:46
Final three nominees for The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper and The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper announced
FIFA has announced the final nominees in the women's and men's goalkeeper category.
Th… Read More
2023-02-08 14:55
TOP 20 FOOTBALLERS WHO PLAYED FOR AFC/ASIAN CLUBS FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS
CRISTIANO RONALDO 2023– Al Nassr (#SaudiArabia) NANI 2022– Melbourne Victory (#Australia)&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-02-06 11:16
Football Kit Review - Boca Juniors Third Kit 2022
Boca Juniors of Argentina are synonymous with passionate fans and one of the greatest home atmospheres in the world. Another marker of t… Read More
2023-02-05 06:19
Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2027™
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations have today confirmed the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF… Read More
2023-01-30 10:09
New Ball for Women's World Cup 2023
'OCEAUNZ' has been unveiled as the Official Match Ball for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™
The ninth consecutive football created by adidas for th… Read More
2023-01-29 14:13
Over half-a-million tickets sold for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Over half-a-million tickets have been sold to fans from more than 120 countries for the ninth edition of the FIFA Women's W… Read More
2023-01-23 09:35
One Month On 5 billion engaged with Qatar 2022 - From 172 goals scored, to 5 billion people engaged, a host of new records were set
On 18 December 2022, 88,966 spectators packed into Lusai… Read More
2023-01-22 09:32
33 referees, 55 assistant referees and 19 video match officials appointed for FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
Today, the FIFA Referees Committee announced the names… Read More
2023-01-16 09:49
Beach Football Asian Cup 2023
The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ is set to return when the 16 participating teams learn of their opponents at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 20… Read More
2023-01-03 01:59
PELE REMAINS THE GREATEST FOOTBALLER
Earlier this month Lionel Messi won the World Cup at last and was quickly being hailed as the greatest of all time, largely by those too young to remembe… Read More
2023-01-02 13:27
Match Schedule and kick-off times confirmed for FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™
The much-anticipated match schedule, for the 32-team, ninth edition of the FI… Read More
2022-12-31 06:28
AFC Club Licensing Task Force continue to raise professional club standards in Asia
The AFC Club Licensing Task Force has complimented the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)'s Member Associ… Read More
2022-12-30 13:18
Global Giants Liverpool FC and Coca-Cola become Official Partners
Liverpool FC and Coca-Cola are delighted to come together as official partners, uniting two of the world's most iconic bran… Read More
2022-12-29 09:19
Fans from 100 nations have secured seats as FIFA Women's World Cup™ passes go on open sale
Single match passes to the world's biggest women's sporting event are now available to all fa… Read More
2022-12-25 21:20
The ePremier League is back - register to represent LFC nowThe Premier League and Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the return of the ePremier League for the 2022-23 season. Now into its… Read More
2022-12-25 10:52
Metaverse Options for Liverpool
Liverpool FC has become the first Premier League Club to launch its very own virtual merchandise on the Meta Avatars Store.
Reds fans can now customise thei… Read More
2022-12-24 04:08
Morocco at the World Cup 2022
Morocco has been the only team not from Europe or South America at the 2022 World Cup since the quarterfinals, continued to surprise in Qatar. The Atlas Lions… Read More
2022-12-22 13:18
Fifa World Rankings December 2022
Fifa's World Rankings for December 2022 were published on December 22, 2022 at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland.
Brazil remain in first place ahead of Worl… Read More
2022-12-22 01:26
SOME CURIOUS STATISTICS FROM QATAR 2022
This is the official roll of honour from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar:
TEAMS
Winners - Argentina
Runners-Up - France
3rd Place - Croatia
4th Plac… Read More
2022-12-21 15:35
...OR WAS 2022 FIFA & QATAR'S VICTORY?Felicitaciones Argentina!A thrilling rollercoaster of a final left us all happy.The 2022 World Cup final was a great advert for the game, a class ap… Read More
2022-12-16 03:40
World Cup Final Preview 2022
Matches
Sat 17 December
18:00
Morocco v Croatia
Khalifa International Stadium
Sun 18 December… Read More
2022-12-15 03:22
LES BLEUS SLAY THE ATLAS LIONS TO MEET ARGENTINA IN THE FINAL
And lo the Moroccan bandwagon met the French resistance in Al-Rayyan and the magical dream of the Maghreb was over.
FIFA World C… Read More
2022-12-13 12:25
Semi Final Line Up
Matches
Tues 13 December
22:00
Argentina v Croatia
Lusail Stadium
Wed 14 December
22:00
France vs Morocc… Read More
2022-12-12 11:36
USA Still on Top, Germany Closing
While the eyes of the planet have been trained on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 for the last couple of weeks, women's football has not stood still. Some… Read More
2022-12-12 03:40
ENGLAND SPURNED A GREAT CHANCE TO WIN THE CUP IN QATAR
After a month in the warmth of the Gulf, England's beaten players landed tonight back in a country frozen in a sub-zero climactic spell… Read More
2022-12-10 18:34
MOROCCAN MADNESS TAKES THE WORLD CUP BY STORMCongratulations Morocco, conquerors of Belgium, Spain and now Portugal and the first African team to make the World Cup semi-finals.The Mag… Read More
2022-12-10 17:59
Paris Saint Germain in Hong Kong - 2014 by Eric LiHong Kong Football has been a rollercoaster for those who have followed it closely. Some say the league has seen better days though Hong Kon… Read More
2022-12-10 14:09
Hong Kong Football Photos from Dennis LoHong Kong Football has been a rollercoaster for those who have followed it closely. Some say the league has seen better days though Hong Kong's qualif… Read More
2022-12-10 13:59
Photos from JRP Borthwick
Hong Kong Football has been a rollercoaster for those who have followed it closely. Some say the league has seen better days though Hong Kong's qualification for t… Read More
2022-12-10 13:10
East Asian Grassroots Football in the UK
The English Premier League has global reach and universal popularity and since the league's inception in 1992, the league has become more and more… Read More
2022-12-08 23:59
Qatar 2022 World Cup Quarter-FinalsFriday - CROATIA v BRAZIL 15:00 GMT, ARGENTINA v NETHERLANDS 19:00Saturday - MOROCCO v PORTUGAL 15:00, ENGLAND v FRANCE 19:00Cristiano Ronaldo was be… Read More
2022-12-08 04:16
Quarter Final Line Up
Matches
Fri 9 December
18:00
Croatia vs Brazil
Education City
Fri 9 December
22:00
Netherlands vs Arg… Read More
2022-12-03 15:12
THE FIRST ROUND AT QATAR 2022 WAS JUST THE TICKETSo the first round, always the best round of any World Cup, is now over.And it was quite good, wasn't it?The ball was in, whatever the naked… Read More
2022-12-03 02:01
World Cup 2022 - Round of 16 (local time)
Saturday 3rd Dec - NETHERLANDS v USA, 6pm Khalifa ARGENTINA v AUSTRALIA, 10pm Ahmad bin AliSunday 4th Dec - FRANCE v POLAND, 6pm Al… Read More
2022-11-30 23:23
TEAMS FALL FROM THE STAGE ONE AFTER ANOTHERThe Panini album feels a little empty now. There are entire pages which feel less alive than others. Qatar 2022 is now over for the hosts, Iran, Wa… Read More
2022-11-30 11:54
Call to Prayer
The Pearl-Qatar
Upon arrival at the airport, you are bombarded by people giving away free Sim Cards, unlimited use for 3 days. At the end of that offer if you renew with… Read More
2022-11-28 14:52
Hakuna Matata
Meeting people every day in Qatar has been hard work. It is easy to set a time and place, but when you try and get to your destination it is not always as straightforward as y… Read More
2022-11-28 01:55
Super Sunday
JAPAN 0:1 COSTA RICABELGIUM 0:2 MOROCCOCROATIA 4:1 CANADASPAIN 1: 1 GERMANYFour games in a day - Qatar 2022 will go down in history for yet another reason.A super Sunday began w… Read More
2022-11-26 08:05
Three a Day is Enough
It's now day five of my visit, and I have settled in. Getting around now is no problem with the metro, and my accommodation is handily situated.
Heading towards games… Read More
2022-11-26 01:51
THE THREE LIONS MAY BREAK THEIR AMERICAN HOODOO AT LAST
Group B: ENGLAND v USA - Al Thumama, Doha 22:00 local timeEngland play the USA for the third time at the World Cup later today but hav… Read More
2022-11-26 01:35
THE OPENING ROUND OF CLASHES HAS BEEN POSITIVE
All the 32 sides have now played one game in the Qatar World Cup.
While the noise around the hosting has been justified, it is still nice to ge… Read More
2022-11-22 12:53
40 hours in Doha
After less than 40 hours in the country, I have been to three games and seen five of the eight stadiums in use.
My first game was the opening game of the tournament in Grou… Read More
2022-11-22 06:27
The Calling
Khalifa International Stadium
I have only, after the event, found out that the opening ceremony was not shown on television back home. I referred to the speech made, a copy of wh… Read More
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