2022-11-21 04:44
Opening Ceremony Opening Game
Landed safely in Doha at 04.30 am, after changing flights in Amman, Jordan. At Heathrow they insisted on seeing my Hayya Card, this is similar to the Fan ID in… Read More
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2022-11-20 10:46
Qatar 2022 - AFC President calls on global football family to unite
With just more than two weeks remaining until the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Presid… Read More
2022-11-20 10:45
THERE IS PLENTY WRONG ABOUT THE WORLD, NOT JUST QATAR
"Qatar is ready," proclaimed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup.
No one can deny that. The 2022 organising com… Read More
2022-11-20 10:40
CHELSEA OWNER THINKS FOOTBALL NEEDS TO THINK BIGGER
"Ultimately I hope the Premier League takes a little bit of a lesson from American sports...why don't we do a tournament with the bottom… Read More
2022-11-19 15:59
Qatar 50/50 World Cup 2022
After 4 years and 142 days and I am heading back to the World Cup. A lot has happened since I left the joyous Russians celebrating their knockout win over Spain o… Read More
2022-11-13 08:41
La Liga Brand Shines in Hong Kong
LaLiga was one of the protagonists of the "Spanish Cultural Fair" with which the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Haking Wong) celebrated its… Read More
2022-11-11 17:04
THE BEST PLAYERS WHO WON'T BE IN QATARSo, England's World Cup squad is announced and some were left disappointed, namely Jadon Sancho, Ivan Toney, Jarrod Bowen, Fiyako Tomori and James Ward… Read More
2022-11-06 14:22
Football Coaching
香港西甲足球學校宣布，西班牙籍足球技術總監V… Read More
2022-11-01 13:35
Single match passes for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ on sale now
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Draw complete, and 29 of the… Read More
2022-10-31 11:57
Classic Football Shirts ShopFor the discerning and potentially hipster fan, old school football shirts have become very trendy and fashionable. This new found popularity of 'classic' footbal… Read More
2022-10-28 17:30
Qatar v. Ecuador to kick off FIFA World Cup 2022™ on 20 November
Opening ceremony and match brought forward one day as a stand-alone event. The change is in line with the long-standin… Read More
2022-10-23 22:41
Tazuni™ revealed as Official Mascot of the FIFA Women's World Cup™
Tazuni, a fun, football-loving penguin is unveiled today as the Official Mascot of the FIFA Women's Worl… Read More
2022-10-23 18:30
(AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Al Seeb Club after the Omani side defeated Kuala Lumper City
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salma… Read More
2022-10-23 12:39
Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023™; India and Saudi Arabia shortlisted for 2027 edition
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has today confirmed the Qatar Footbal… Read More
2022-10-22 16:00
Exciting FIFA Women’s World Cup Draw determined in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau
The diverse and distinctive cultures of Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia were showcased in a stu… Read More
2022-10-21 04:31
Fifa World Rankings October 2022
Fifa's World Rankings for October 2022 were published on October 6, 2022 at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland.
There are a few changes in the top 20 positions… Read More
2022-10-20 19:00
Draw for Women's World Cup 2022
Two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Carli Lloyd headlines a star-studded line-up of FIFA Legends at the Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cu… Read More
2022-10-17 11:31
Playoffs for Women's World Cup
Draw for the Play-Off Tournament for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ to take place on 14 October
Play-Off Tournament Draw to take place at 12:… Read More
2022-10-17 05:15
Fifa World Rankings August 2022
Fifa's World Rankings for August 2022 were published on August 25, 2022 at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland.
There is no change in the top 20 positions from J… Read More
2022-10-16 14:48
Asia's Path To the World Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has approved the qualification format for Asia’s Road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as well… Read More
2022-10-16 02:24
LFC lead the way in fan engagement with legally enshrined Supporters Board
Liverpool FC has signed a contract to officially establish its new Supporters Board and held an inaugural meeting… Read More
2022-10-15 19:00
USA remain atop the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking
October ranking will decide seedings for the Final Draw for Australia & New Zealand 2023
A record 187 national teams no… Read More
2022-10-02 01:19
NEW LR VICENZA SHIRTS
The new LR Vicenza Home kit for the 2022-2023 season, designed and manufactured by their new technical sponsor, FILA, the historical sportswear and leisurewear firm an… Read More
2022-09-25 03:37
Two new development programmes launched to strengthen AFC MAs
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, today announced two new development prog… Read More
2022-09-25 03:31
You Will Never Walk Alone
Liverpool's anthem is world famous and known all as a song of unity and hope.
The song was originally written by 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein for the musical Car… Read More
2022-09-18 15:00
Asian Cup Women's Edition
Following the invitation to all Member Associations (MAs) to express their interest in hosting the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 by July 31, 2022… Read More
2022-09-18 10:54
Young talents ready for AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Qualifiers
The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Qualifiers will mark the full-scale return of elite men's youth foot… Read More
2022-09-17 16:04
Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau to host the Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ in October
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Grant Roberts… Read More
2022-09-12 18:30
A CLASH OF IDEAS WITH A NEW OWNER SAW THOMAS TUCHEL LEAVESo, a UEFA Champions League, World Club Cup and the biggest summer outlay in football history was not enough to save Thomas Tuchel at… Read More
2022-09-11 11:55
New Asian Club Competitions
Following the decision to transition the AFC Club Competitions from its current Spring-Autumn season to Autumn-Spring on February 25, 2022, the AFC Executive Co… Read More
2022-09-05 10:48
Liverpool FC unveil 22/23 third kit with a celebration of the Reds incredible European support
Liverpool FC introduce their third and final kit for the 22/23 season with a celebration of t… Read More
2022-09-04 19:45
AFC Women's Football Committee reinforces the importance of women's club football
The AFC Women’s Football Committee’s commitment towards strengthening the foundations of the wo… Read More
2022-09-04 08:22
Semi-automated offside technology to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022
FIFA has announced that semi-automated offside technology will be used at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar s… Read More
2022-09-03 15:49
Official Song of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ unveiled
With the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ set to kick off in less than… Read More
2022-08-29 17:12
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has praised Japan for their valiant campaign which saw the young… Read More
2022-08-27 18:30
Football Kit Review: Retro 1966 England Kit - Score DrawThe 1966 England Red football top is one of the most iconic kits of all time. The top is forever linked to England's famous 1966 World… Read More
2022-08-27 08:39
AFC QUIZ
With the AFC Champions League™ 2022 action set to return on August 18, the Continent’s passionate fans will be given the unique opportunity to showcase their passion… Read More
2022-08-21 11:00
Panasonic Stadium Suita パナソニックスタジアム吹田
Club: Gamba Osaka
Address: 3-3 Senri Expo Park, Suita City… Read More
2022-08-14 13:24
AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 most engaging ever
The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 reached new milestones in engaging and exciting the world's most diverse continent… Read More
2022-08-14 11:14
Pep Lijnders delivers definitive account of 21/22 season with new book 'Intensity'This is the definitive inside story of how an incredible 21/22 season developed for the Reds, from the plans… Read More
2022-08-13 18:30
Beşiktaş JK Inönü Stadium, Istanbul
Club: Beşiktaş JKAddress: Besiktas Inönü Stadi, Besiktas – IstanbulCapacity:32,086Stadium: Beşikta… Read More
2022-08-10 17:28
CITY'S VIKING WARRIOR STARTS WITH A BANGPep Guardiola is happy.£51.2 million for Erling Haaland already looks like a steal. 20 goals in 21 games for Notway and 62 goals in 67 games for… Read More
2022-08-07 12:30
AFC Cup 2022
Following an intense Group Stage, the AFC Cup™ 2022 challengers are now within reach of being crowned first-time champions when they compete in the decisive Knock… Read More
2022-08-04 15:14
South America joins the chase for the cupThe 2030 World Cup hosting race is becoming a free-for-all with four bids now confirmed for the world's biggest show.This week, Argentina, Chile, Par… Read More
2022-07-31 03:29
JAFA - The global road trip to the UEFA Womens final at Wembley 2022!
Merely 24 hours remain and there are several continents for Co-founder of JAFA, Judan Ali to travel through from Seoul… Read More
2022-07-30 18:30
Uzbekistan to host AFC Women's Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament in the West
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the first of two host Member Associati… Read More
2022-07-28 08:53
Fifa World Rankings June 2022
Fifa's World Rankings for June 2022 were published on June 23, 2022 at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland.
There is little significant change in the top 20 positi… Read More
2022-07-23 19:30
Football Kit Review: Umbro England Home and Training Top - 2010-2011
The England Football teams now play in Nike kits though for decades, Umbro, was their main kit supplier.
Many tradition… Read More
2022-07-23 19:00
Thailand to host the AFC Women's Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the Football Association of Thailand (FA T… Read More
2022-07-17 12:00
AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to Qatar smashes all digital engagement records
The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to Qatar Final Round was the most engaging in history… Read More
2022-07-16 10:04
Liverpool FC unveil new away kit inspired by city’s legendary music scene
Liverpool FC unveil the new away kit for next season with a dizzying new design inspired by the city’s… Read More
2022-07-09 19:00
Football Kit Review: Real Madrid 2011/2012 La Liga Home Kit
Real Madrid 2011/2012 La Liga Home Kit
One of the classiest yet simple football shirts of all time is the timeless Real Madrid… Read More
2022-06-30 19:00
AFC extends AFC Asian Cup 2023™ EoI deadline to July 15, 2022
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended the deadline to receive Expressions of Interest (EoI) from the AFC Me… Read More
2022-06-29 18:48
The Ancient Chinese Game of CujuModern football began in England in the second half of the 19th century.That much is true.The Cambridge rules of 1848, Sheffield F.C.'s foundation in 1857 and… Read More
2022-06-26 07:24
Craven Cottage Stadium Guide
Club: Fulham Football ClubAddress: Stevenage Rd, Fulham, London SW6 6HH, UKCapacity: 25,678
Stadium Opened: 1896
Not many stadiums are along the banks… Read More
2022-06-19 01:53
AFC President congratulates Asian teams as AFC Asian Cup 2023™ cast finalised
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the 11… Read More
2022-06-13 11:18
Judan Ali's Grays Athletic Women's Team Draw 2-2
Judan Ali's first game in charge of the Grays Athletic Women's Team was a friendly game away against Harlow's Town Ladie's XI. The result wa… Read More
2022-06-12 10:10
Stadium Guide - Aberdeen Sports Ground - Hong Kong
Club: Southern FC
Address: No. 108 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Capacity: 9,000
Stadium Opened: 1971
Aberdeen Sports Ground i… Read More
2022-06-12 07:25
Stadium Guide - The Bet365 Stadium - Stoke City
Club: Stoke City Football Club
Address: Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4EG
Capacity: 30,089
Stadium
Opened: August 30, 1997… Read More
2022-06-05 20:24
WALES GET THEIR CALL, WHILE AUSTRALIA, UAE, PERU AND NEW ZEALAND AWAIT THEIRSSo, after Wales beat Ukraine 1-0 in a Cardiff monsoon, Yr Draig Goch (the red dragon) will flutter at the World C… Read More
2022-06-05 17:58
WALES V UKRAINE IS A WINNER-TAKES-ALLAnd so the final UEFA nation to play in the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be decided today.Wales, who have not graced the finals since 1958, when they reached… Read More
2022-06-05 04:37
AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ Match Predictor Launched
To kick off the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022, the AFC has today launched an Official Match Predictor on the-AFC.com f… Read More
2022-06-05 02:11
Helong Stadium, Changsha, Hunan Province, China (贺龙体育场)
Helong Stadium in the city of Changsha is the home stadium of Chinese Football Club, Hunan Billows… Read More
2022-06-04 15:00
All eyes on the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ as Asia’s future stars battle for supremacy
Asia’s brightest emerging talents will battle for Continental glory when… Read More
2022-06-01 23:01
UKRAINE STEP CLOSER TO QATAR AFTER STUNNING SCOTLAND IN GLASGOWUEFA World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final: SCOTLAND 1:3 UKRAINEPoor Scotland, beaten by a nation under fire.Everyone knew they we… Read More
2022-05-30 14:32
AFC President Praises Asian Football Family for Spearheading Road to Recovery
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa reiterated his praise towards… Read More
2022-05-29 01:49
Etihad Stadium (City of Manchester Stadium) - Manchester City
Address: Etihad Stadium, SportCity, Manchester, M11 3FF
Capacity: 53,400
Stadium
Opened 10 August 2003
Manchester City's h… Read More
2022-05-29 00:26
REAL WIN THE 2022 CHAMPIONS LEAGUEReal Madrid are European champions, plus ça change.That's 14 captures of the Champions Cup for Los Merengues, twice as many as the next most successf… Read More
2022-05-28 19:00
Press Conference to Announce Huobi Global’s Landmark Two-Year Deal to Become Official Main Sponsor of the Spanish Men’s Football Team
Huobi Global’s Landmark Two-Yea… Read More
2022-05-28 13:30
Liverpool: Champions Wall updated at AXA Training Centre
Swift updates have been made to the Champions Walls at the AXA Training Centre and Anfield.Liverpool added a 49th trophy to the men'… Read More
2022-05-27 05:36
MANCHESTER CITY, LIVERPOOL AND CHELSEA ALL END THE SEASON TRIUMPHANT
Congratulations to Manchester City, Premier League champions after a remarkable late rally to overturn a 0-2 deficit… Read More
2022-05-26 20:14
DOES THE TSUNAMI OF SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE IN EUROVISION BODE ILL FOR SCOTLAND AND WALES' WORLD CUP HOPES?As a child, the F.A. Cup was by far the biggest match of the season, but times have cha… Read More
2022-05-25 14:20
AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ official draw heralds return of futsal in Asia
The official draw ceremony of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, o… Read More
2022-05-23 03:51
MANCHESTER CITY CROWNED 2021/22 PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Manchester City are crowned 2021/22 Premier League Champions
Manchester City retain Premier League - a fourth title in five sea… Read More
2022-05-22 19:00
MUST CPK FC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of the Macau Football Association (AFM)’s confirmation of the withdrawal of MUST CPK FC from participating in the AFC… Read More
2022-05-21 19:00
LaLiga derbies last more than just 90 minutes
Passion, emotion, tension, hard-fought contests, rivalries, battles, commitment, feelings of belonging… any of the above could very well… Read More
2022-05-21 19:00
Important update on AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Hosts
Following extensive discussions with the Chinese Football Association (CFA), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been officially… Read More
2022-05-18 12:30
Continental Glory on Offer as AFC Cup 2022™ Kicks Off
Regional supremacy and Continental glory will be on the line for clubs throughout Asia when the AFC Cup 2022™ Group Stage c… Read More
2022-05-15 14:44
AFC Grassroots Football Day 2022 set for fun-filled celebrations
A total of 41 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) have pledged to join the AFC Grassroots Football D… Read More
2022-05-15 09:05
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar (ملعب جاسم بن حمد)
The Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium is located in Doha, Qatar… Read More
2022-05-08 02:30
Liverpool FC unveil the new home kit for 22/23 season
Liverpool FC has unveiled its new, bold, no-nonsense, Nike home kit for the 2022-2023 season, which is available to pre-order from today… Read More
2022-04-29 23:30
Hongkou Football Stadium - Shanghai Shenhua
Team Shanghai ShenhuaAddress: Hongkou District, East Bay Road / Dongjiangwan Road, 200080, ShanghaiCapacity: 35,000Opened: 1999
Shanghai Shenhu… Read More
2022-04-23 03:08
BMO Stadium In Toronto, Canada
Team: Toronto FC
Address: 170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada
Capacity: 27,456 (Canadian football); 30,000 (soccer); (expandable to 40,000)
Opened… Read More
2022-04-17 08:26
Bali United - Tourist Paradise is Not Just For Chilling Out and RelaxationBali United Are Indonesia's New Football TitansIn the ultra-competitive world of Indonesia domestic football, Bali U… Read More
2022-04-16 07:49
Fifa World Rankings March 2022
Fifa's World Rankings for March 2022 were published on March 31, 2022 at FIFA HQ in Zurich, Switzerland.
There is little significant change in the top 20 po… Read More
2022-04-16 05:25
Liverpool FC in Thailand: Reds head to Bangkok to take on Manchester United in Pre-season Clash at Rajamangala Stadium - July 12, 2022
Liverpool FC's 2022/23 pre-season will kick-off in Th… Read More
2022-04-15 07:30
Diego Maradona 1986 World Cup Shirt Heading For World Record Price at Auction
The late Diego Maradona, one of the most gifted footballers in the history of the beautiful game, dazzled fans… Read More
2022-04-14 03:32
KitcheeKitchee announced today that Yeung Ching Kwong has joined Kitchee Academy as senior academy coach. Yeung Ching Kwong’s main responsibility would be to assist in coaching develop… Read More
2022-04-09 02:00
Liverpool FC has welcomed Wasabi Technologies as its new Official Cloud Storage Partner.
Partnering with high performance organisations in the sports industry, Wasabi aims to use this partne… Read More
2022-04-07 16:32
Everton Face Relegation
Everton, one of the most storied names in English football, are in serious trouble with the threat of relegation now a distinct possibility.
Football, like life, can… Read More
2022-04-07 10:43
"Al Rihla" - The Official Football of Qatar World Cup 2022 Launched!
For any FIFA World Cup to go-ahead, aside from the stadiums, fans, and of course, teams…..there has to be a new… Read More
2022-04-04 03:08
THE FALL OF ROMAN'S EMPIRE IS MARKED BY A THRASHING FROM BRENTFORD
Nobody saw Chelsea's 1-4 home defeat to little Brentford coming yesterday, except perhaps Nemesis, the Greek goddess of ret… Read More
2022-04-03 02:10
Iran Football League
Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League
Iran are one of Asia's premier teams and are a consistent powerhouse in continental club competitions.
Iranian football success is due t… Read More
2022-04-02 00:00
Saudi Arabian Women's Football on the Rise
The Saudi Arabian Men's Team have just qualified for their sixth FIFA Men's World Cup Finals and now the Saudi Arabian Women's team are about to e… Read More
2022-04-01 13:55
Hong Kong Stadium 埔頭
The modern version of Hong Kong Stadium was built in 1994 after the original 28,000 stadium, built in 1952, was deemed too old and in need of an extensive… Read More
2022-03-31 23:33
THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP DRAW Friday, 1st of April, 19:00 (17:00 BST) Doha, QatarVery soon we will know the first round fixtures of the 2022 FIFA World Cup once the teams are drawn in Do… Read More
2022-03-26 13:08
England Women's Nike Football KitFootball Kit Review
England 2019 Lioness's World Cup Away Kit. There were many fears amongst England football fans that when the official kit suppliers of t… Read More
2022-03-26 01:05
Beijing Workers Stadium (工人体育场)
The new Beijing Workers Stadium is currently being rebuilt in time to host the AFC Asian Cup Final 2023. The vast arena is… Read More
2022-03-20 05:13
Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
The Sky Stadium aka Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand is the home stadium for Wellington Phoenix Football Club in the A-League.
Well… Read More
2022-03-14 11:30
Estadio Vicente Calderón, Madrid, Spain
The Estadio Vicente Calderón was the grand old home of Atlético Madrid.
The stadium has since been pulled down and replaced by a… Read More
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