The Republic of Ireland Football Association announced on Monday that its senior men’s and women’s teams will receive equal pay in the future. The announcement comes after years of sometimes controversial negotiations which included the women’s team threatening to go on strike in 2017. “It’s a big day for Irish …
Read More »Icelandic Football Association director resigns
Guani Bergsson. mbl.is/Eggert Jóhannesson Guðni Bergsson, president of the Icelandic Football Association (KSÃ), announced his resignation yesterday, following strong criticism of the association’s reaction to allegations of sexual offenses and violence, Morgunblaðið reports. The issue dominated the news all weekend after a victim came forward and alleged that a member …
Read More »Grassy wins 2021 King Island Football Association Grand Final against North | Avocado
sport, local sport, King Island Football Association, Grassy, ââNorth A great crowd gathered to see how fair Grassy and North would be in the hunt for premier honors this season. North won the toss and chose to kick the end of the tennis court which appeared to be the end …
Read More »Yeoman’s Alex Baldock wins Darwin Football Association Ewington Medal for 2021 | Avocado
sport, local sport, Darwin football association, Alex Baldock, Yeoman Football Club Yeoman’s Alex Baldock gave so little thought to his chances in the Darwin Football Association’s Best and Fairest count that he accepted a late ticket to see his favorite AFL team Essendon in Launceston on Sunday. Imagine his surprise …
Read More »Scotchtown and Redpa win in contested Circular Head Football Association Grand Final | Avocado
sport, local sport, Circular Head Football Association, Redpa, Scotchtown, Irishtown, Forest Stanley What a day it was for the CHFA Grand Final, with the weather fading and all games played in dry conditions. High quality matches were presented from juniors to seniors throughout the day, with most of the results …
Read More »Southern Alberta Minor Football Association Peewee Jamboree kicks off in Lethbridge – Lethbridge
The sun was shining Saturday afternoon in Lethbridge, Alta., As children filled the football fields at Catholic Central High School for the Southern Alberta Minor Football Association’s Jamboree Peewee. âBasically we do little mini-games to check each team’s skill level as it changes from year to year,â said Jonas Freedman, …
Read More »Argentine Football Association presents T1Markets as its new digital sponsor
The President of the AFA, Claudio Tapia, said “Several years ago we started this process at the helm of AFA and one of our main goals was to grow on a commercial level, create new revenue and ensure that our brand has a global presence, hand in hand with business …
Read More »The Argentine Football Association introduces T1Markets as its new digital sponsor
After winning the Copa América in Brazil, the AFA welcomes a new Fintech sponsor LIMASSOL, Cyprus, August 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Argentine Football Association continues to recruit new sponsors across different categories and regions. This time, T1Markets, a company dedicated to financial services, will now be the new Digital …
Read More »Oldham Athletic: Football Association to investigate fan pitch protest
Fans took to the Boundary Park pitch to protest the club’s operation Oldham fans’ invasion of the pitch on Saturday after the 2-1 defeat in Ligue 2 by Colchester United is to be investigated by the Football Association. Fans swarmed the Boundary Park pitch to protest the club’s management, with …
Read More »Oman Air renews its sponsorship agreement with a football association
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Oman Football Association (OFA) renewing its role as a key partner and official carrier of the Sultanate’s national football teams. Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi and OFA President Sheikh Salim Al Wahaibi …
Read More »Football Association of Wales announces launch of Adran leagues
The Football Association of Wales today announced the launch of the Adran Leagues. Announced today by the Welsh governing body, it is about the new name, new identity and new structure for the top two levels of women’s football. A new sponsor was also found with Genero, a creative agency, …
Read More »Transfer of assets allows Grande Prairie Football Association to focus on football
Content of the article The Grande Prairie Football Association is thrilled to return to football this week as the City of Grande Prairie approved the transfer of Legion Field assets from the association to the city. Content of the article “We as a club and me as chairman have been …
Read More »The executive committee of the Ukrainian Football Association was unable to appoint the head coach of the Ukrainian national football team on August 9 and asked the administration to negotiate with potential candidates
On August 9, the executive committee of the Ukrainian Football Association (UFA) could not appoint the head coach of the Ukrainian national football team and asked the administration to negotiate with the potential candidates. The UFA press service announced it to the Ukrainian news agency. On August 9, a meeting …
Read More »Attorney General Orders Arrest Of Head Of Mini Football Association, Head Of Air Ambulance Service And Co-Pilot – Opens Football Malaria Case Investigation |
By Sami Zaptia. Wisal Al-Hijazi, a member of the Libyan mini-football team, was infected during the tournament held in Nigeria in July. His moving photograph helped spark a public stir after the state failed to quickly send them overseas for treatment (Photo: Social media). London, August 6, 2021: Yesterday, the …
Read More »Launch of the Northeast Indiana Football Association, aimed at building character
FORT WAYNE, Indiana (WANE) – There’s a new opportunity for area kids as the Northeast Indiana Football Association (NIFA) gets ready to roll for the fall 2021 season. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE NIFA REGISTRATION PAGE. NIFA is a nonprofit organization founded in part by Jason Baker, a Wayne …
Read More »Football Association of Wales: Noel Mooney succeeds Jonathan Ford as chief executive
Noel Mooney (L) played for Limerick, Cork City and Shamrock Rovers, before working for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) Former League of Ireland goalkeeper Noel Mooney has been appointed the new managing director of the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Mooney is leaving a job at UEFA to head …
Read More »Football Association opens investigation into Euro 2020 final unrest
By Damian Spellman, PA The England Football Association has commissioned an independent review to investigate the issues that marred the country’s final Euro 2020 defeat to Italy. The Football Association said it informed the UK’s Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) of the review over the weekend and …
Read More »Palestinian Football Association welcomes Barcelona decision to “respect Palestinian rights” by not playing against Israeli team in Jerusalem
The note from the Palestinian Football Association to Barcelona President Joan Laporta said it “welcomed the decision (…) to respect our rights”. Barcelona were previously set to play Beitar, the Israeli soccer team [Visionhaus/Getty] The Palestinian Football Association has praised Barcelona after the Spanish club turned down a friendly match …
Read More »England Football Association condemns racist abuse of players
The England Football Association issued a statement on Monday morning condemning racist online abuse against players following the team’s loss on penalties to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The England team also released a statement condemning the abuse of its players on social media. England and Italy drew 1-1 …
Read More »The National Sports Council and the Belize District Football Association hold a goalie course at the Marion Jones Sports Complex on Friday
Views : 178 Posted: Monday July 12, 2021 5:19 PM CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize National Sports Council (NSC) joins Belize District Football Association to deliver goalie course. The course titled âGoalie Workshop for Coaches and Active Goalkeepersâ will be held at the Marion Jones Sports Complex in Belize …
Read More »Football Association and Downing Street condemn racist abuse against England players
The Football Association has condemned the racist online abuse suffered by a number of England players following the Euro 2020 Three Lions loss to Italy. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all failed on the spot on Sunday night as England lost on penalties. The trio’s social media pages …
Read More »Boris Johnson, Prince William and the Football Association condemn racial abuse against three England players
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, along with the Football Association and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, condemned the racist comments made against three black members of the England men’s national football team following England’s loss to England. Italy this weekend. Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho saw their social …
Read More »England Football Association condemns racist abuse against players after final
London – The England Football Association issued a statement in the early hours of Monday morning condemning racist online abuse against players following the team’s loss on penalties to Italy in the final of the Euro 2020 Sunday. The teams drew 1-1 after extra time and Italy won the shootout …
Read More »UK Prime Minister Johnson and England Football Association condemn racist abuse against players
Published on: 07/12/2021 – 05:41 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday condemned racist social media abuse targeting England football players after their narrow loss in the Euro 2021 final. Police said they would also investigate comments made against Black England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, who …
Read More »Uganda Youth Football Association holds 14th annual general meeting
The Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) successfully hosted its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGA) on Saturday at the FUFA Special Interest Group (SIG) house in Lungujja, Kampala. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, participants from the Kampala and Buganda regions physically attended the meeting while the others followed the proceedings via zoom. …
Read More »British Prime Minister Johnson and the English Football Association condemn racist abuse of players
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday condemned racist abuse on social media targeting players of the England football team after their narrow defeat in the Euro 2021 final. Police said they will also investigate comments made to Black England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka who missed …
Read More »Uganda Youth Football Association quietly holds its 14th AGM
Amid the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, the Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) staged its 14e Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the FUFA Special Interest Group (SIG) House in Lungujja, Kampala on Saturday 10e July 2021. The majority of members followed the proceedings of the AGM carefully via ZOOM to …
Read More »English Football Federation fined 30,000 euros for fan disturbance, laser pointed at Kasper Schmeichel-Sports News, Firstpost
Photos in the UK press showed a laser pointed at Schmeichel’s face ahead of the decisive overtime penalty, which the Leicester keeper only saved to see Harry Kane score the rebound. England players celebrate after Harry Kane scores a goal for his team. AP Photo Lausanne: The England Football Association …
Read More »Euros: Football Association fined £ 25,630 after fan pointed a laser pointer at Danish goalkeeper face before Kane’s goal
The England Football Association has been fined £ 25,630 after a fan pointed a green laser pointer at the Danish goalkeeper in England’s victory in the Euro 2020 semi-final. ITV footage showed Kasper Schmeichel a green light moments before he parried Harry Kane’s penalty in overtime. The England captain then …
Read More »Football Association to donate defibrillators to hundreds of grassroots football clubs
EXCLUSIVE: The Football Association plans to offer the lifesaving equipment discount to 640 clubs as part of the Mirror’s campaign for legislation to ensure defibrillators are legally required in key public places Brenda Lyons Donates Defibrillator To Ormiston Meridian Academy In Memory Of Husband James ( Image: Stoke’s Sentinel) Hundreds …
Read More »Copa America 2021: a judge questions the Brazilian football federation on possible anti-gay prejudices | Football news
A judge in Rio de Janeiro has given the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) 48 hours to explain why none of its Copa America players wear the No.24 jersey, with that number often associated with gays in the country. Defending champions Brazil have registered a full squad of players for the …
Read More »Caribbean Football Association announced schedule for Cuba-Curaçao Full Swing match
Caribbean Football Association announced schedule for Cuba-Curaçao Full Swing match LnRiLWZpZWxke21hcmdpbi1ib3R0b206MC43NmVtfS50Yi1maWVsZC0tbGVmdHt0ZXh0LWFsaWduOmxlZnR9LnRiLWZpZWxkLS1jZW50ZXJ7dGV4dC1hbGlnbjpjZW50ZXJ9LnRiLWZpZWxkLS1yaWdodHt0ZXh0LWFsaWduOnJpZ2h0fS50Yi1maWVsZF9fc2t5cGVfcHJldmlld3twYWRkaW5nOjEwcHggMjBweDtib3JkZXItcmFkaXVzOjNweDtjb2xvcjojZmZmO2JhY2tncm91bmQ6IzAwYWZlZTtkaXNwbGF5OmlubGluZS1ibG9ja311bC5nbGlkZV9fc2xpZGVze21hcmdpbjowfQ == LnRiLWhlYWRpbmcuaGFzLWJhY2tncm91bmR7cGFkZGluZzowfQ == = June 30, 2021 official note Cuban baseball team, was cleared to continue playing in his third Caribbean Baseball Cup, following Dr Alcala, deputy health director for Covid 19 affairs in Curaçao. Dr Alcala ordered that …
Read More »Safefood partners with the Irish Football Association to encourage kids to adopt healthy habits
The Food Safety Promotion Board, safefood, has partnered with the Irish FA to encourage more than 2,000 children a year to adopt healthier habits. The two organizations have announced that they will be hosting a series of football-based programs and events across Northern Ireland to show young people the importance …
Read More »Genius Sports seals Argentinian Football Association data and streaming deal
Genius Sports, listed in New York, has entered into an agreement to serve as the official data and streaming partner of the Argentine Football Association (AFA). The partnership grants Genius Sports the exclusive rights to capture and distribute official AFA data and live video broadcasts for the regulated betting industry, …
Read More »Dublin High Court approves new English Football Association measures to block pirates who illegally broadcast Premier League games in Ireland
The High Court has approved new measures by the England Football Association to step up efforts to block pirates who illegally broadcast Premier League games in Ireland. The FA Premier League (FAPL) company obtained its first blocking order here in July 2019 in an effort to tackle illegal streaming which …
Read More »Benjamin Pavard: UEFA contacts the French football association after the elimination of the defender
Benjamin Pavard collided with German Robin Gosens in the 58th minute UEFA has contacted the French Football Federation to find out why Frenchman Benjamin Pavard continued to play against Germany at Euro 2020 despite a brief loss of consciousness. The 25-year-old Bayern Munich defender collided with Germany’s Robin Gosens in …
Read More »Moldova Football Association reveals collaboration with Stats Perform
The Moldovan Football Association announced that it has been working with Stats Perform for several months to fight match fixing and corruption in football. The parties worked together under a two-year agreement that covers all matches in Moldova’s top division, Divizia NaÈionalÄ. Earlier this year, Stats Perform said it is …
Read More »England Football Association begs fans not to boo “kneeling” players
The Football Association issued a statement calling on England fans to respect the right of players to ‘kneel down’ in protest against racial injustice, and not to boo them before European Championship matches. England players were booed by some fans ahead of two recent friendlies when they knelt down – …
Read More »Ex Rangers WAG Jean Johansson calls Scottish Football Association “weak” for stance on racism
Former Rangers WAG Jean Johansson called the Scottish Football Association “weak” for its stance on racism. A Place in the Sun presenter Jean, who is married to Finnish coach and former Rangers man Jonatan Johansson, said the SFA’s approach to racism was “disappointing, false and weak” after telling the fans …
Read More »Finnish Football Association releases free hijabs to encourage diversity in sport
Dozens of free sports hijabs have been distributed by the Finnish Football Association to encourage greater diversity in the sport. The Finnish Football Association is offering free sports hijabs, with the aim of encouraging more Muslim women and girls to participate in the match. Dozens of scarves were distributed by …
Read More »The new president of the Football Association, Debbie Hewitt, is in the bin
Debbie Hewitt is expected to be confirmed as the new Football Association president next month and is expected to take office in January 2022. Here, the PA News Agency examines some of the main challenges facing the organization’s first female president in its history. Sexual abuse investigation Sheldon Review will …
Read More »English Football Association appoints Debbie Hewitt as first female president
The English Football Association (FA) broke new ground by appointing Debbie Hewitt as the first woman president. Key points: Hewitt comes from a strong corporate background and is expected to begin his role in January of next year. She will replace Interim President Peter McCormick English football has seen unrest …
Read More »Debbie Hewitt will be the first female president of the English Football Association
In 157 years of existence, Debbie Hewitt will be crowned the first female president of the English Football Association. According to CNN, Hewitt was unanimously nominated for the role and will start in January 2022 once approved by the Football Association Council. Hewitt will replace Greg Clarke, who resigned following …
Read More »The key to reconciliation for the new president of the Sierra Leone Football Association
Thomas Daddy Brima, new president of Sierra Leone Football Association Sierra Leone Football Association FA (SLFA) newly elected president Thomas Daddy Brima said his immediate plan was to try to reunite the football family in his country. “My immediate plan is reconciliation,” Brima told BBC Sport Africa. “It’s an open …
Read More »“We want to welcome everyone”
The Finnish Football Association has started offering a free sports hijab to any player who wants it, with the aim of attracting a greater diversity of players to the sport. So far, the FA has distributed “dozens” of scarves, which are made from a technical, stretchy fabric, said Heidi Pihlaja, …
Read More »Finnish football association offers free sports hijabs to boost diversity – world
The Finnish Football Association has started offering a free âsports hijabâ to any player who wants it, with the aim of attracting a greater diversity of players to the sport. So far, the FA has handed out “dozens” of scarves, which are made from a technical, stretchy fabric, said Heidi …
Read More »Indian Football Association Provides Food and Ration Kits to Cyclone Affected Footballers in Sunderbans | Football news
NEW DELHI: After Cyclone Yaas ravaged a number of Sunderban areas last week, West Bengal football governing body, the Indian Football Association, reached out to aspiring footballers in the area and to their families by providing them with food and ration kits. According to the AIFF, the IFA, which has …
Read More »Finnish Football Association gives players free sports hijab to boost diversity
Kamila Nuh and Nasro Bahnaan Hulbade pose for photos at the start of a soccer practice. The Finnish Football Association has started offering a free “sports hijab” to any player who wishes, with the aim of attracting a greater diversity of players to the sport. So far, the FA has …
Read More »Japan Football Association cancels game against Jamaica after players fail to board plane due to COVID
Japan Football Association cancels game against Jamaica after players fail to board plane due to COVID The Japan Football Association is canceling the game against Jamaica after players were unable to board the plane due to COVID-19 test requests. The Japan Football Association (JFA) said on Tuesday it had canceled …
Read More »South African Football Association condemns abuse of Pitso Mosimane
The South African Football Association (Safa) has condemned the mistreatment of Al Ahly Pitso Mosimane’s coach ahead of Saturday’s African Champions League game against his former club Mamelodi Sundowns. People wearing the colors of host club Mamelodi Sundowns temporarily blocked a bus carrying the Egyptian team to a stadium in …
Read More »German Football Association president resigns after calling vice-president a Nazi
Things just keep getting better for the dysfunctional DFB. In the latest scandal, President Fritz Keller resigned following an explosion in his long-standing conflict with DFB Vice-President Rainer Koch. On April 23 of this year, the former president of Friborg compared his vice-president, who is a judge by profession, to …
Read More »Currie kicks off King Island Football Association season in an entertaining way | Avocado
sport, local sport, Currie, King Island Football Association Saturday was Currie’s first game of the season and it was said early on that they were struggling for the players, while North suffered a few injuries in last week’s game. But both teams faced enough players to take the field in …
Read More »Fiji Football Association to impose limits on foreign players
OFC: August 21 2013 – The Fijian Football Association has made a bold move in restricting foreign players to local leagues and competitions in the future as it seeks to focus on local talent. This means that the 2013 OFC Champions League Golden Boot winner Nigerian Sunni Issa, who has …
Read More »Football Association publishes roadmap for Women’s FA Cup final to mark 50th anniversary of competition
LA Football Association has revealed the dates of the remaining Women’s FA Cup matches up to the final to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the competition. After the untimely break from the tournament because of the Covid, it must now continue until next season. 3 The FA has published the …
Read More »Dutch football association says women can join top men’s amateur teams
The Dutch women’s team face Germany earlier this year. Photo: Maurice van Steen ANP The Dutch football association KNVB has given the green light to talented female players to join men’s teams at the top level of amateur football. From next season, players will be able to play for their …
Read More »Northern Suburbs Football Association hosts Women’s Football Week
The Northern Suburbs Football Association was losing a lot of players every year. Find out how they are now keeping them aside. Women’s football faced a challenge in North Sydney. Each year, over 1,000 new players would sign up, but the same number would also be retiring from the game. …
Read More »Chinese Football Association recruits Mediapro to market Chinese Super League international media rights
MEDIAPRO Group and the Chinese Football Association have reached an agreement to commercialize the international media rights of the Chinese Super League, China League One and League Two for the seasons 2021, 2022 and 2023 with an option to extend the agreement for two more years. With its extensive experience …
Read More »How the Ghana Football Association and the Black Stars got sponsorship from Abosso Goldfields
The road to bidding for the rights to host and organize the 26th MTN Africa Cup of Nations, and then the hosting and final staging of the highly successful CAN 2008 has all kinds of side stories, including Ghana’s first qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. However, …
Read More »Clio Youth Football Association returns after no season last year | New
Mid-Michigan youth are entering the field after the pandemic called off their season last year. Mid-Michigan youth are entering the field after the pandemic called off their season last year. The organization behind the flag football flag football league is having an impact. âThe kids are super excited and the …
Read More »Darwin Football Association wrap | Yeoman continues unbeaten streak for 2021 season | Avocado
churned subscribers, Darwin Football Association Yeoman has emerged as the Darwin Football Association’s big improviser following his 44-point victory over South Burnie at Wivenhoe on Saturday. The Robins were winless in 2019, but so far they’ve hit every challenge this year to be undefeated and at the top of the …
Read More »New Kerala Football Association Super League plans could face time issues
The Kerala Football Association can breathe a big sigh of relief after finishing the seventh Ramco Kerala Premier League this week, but its plans for a new super league next season are likely to run into time problems. KFA has received two offers for its commercial rights – which also …
Read More »FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation
Photo courtesy of FIFA. FIFA: Zurich (April 7, 2021) The Bureau of the FIFA Council suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) with immediate effect due to interference by third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes. This situation was prompted by the recent hostile takeover of the …
Read More »FIFA suspends the Chadian Football Federation
Photo courtesy of CAF. Boxscore NEW YORK (April 7, 2021) The FIFA Council Bureau suspended the Chadian Football Federation (FTFA) with immediate effect due to government interference. The suspension of FIFA was prompted by the Chadian government authorities to permanently withdraw the powers delegated to the FTFA, to create a …
Read More »Getty Images announced as Official Photographic Partner of the Football Association
LONDON, April 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Getty Images, world leader in visual communication, is today designated as the Official photographic partner of the Football Association [The FA], the governing body of associative football in England. The long term partnership, which sees Getty Images working closely with The FA …
Read More »2021 Asian Champions League: UAE Federation names Burjeel hospitals
Dr Shajir Gaffar, CEO of VPS Healthcare, and Mohammed Hazzam Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of UAEFA, at the partnership signing ceremony in Dubai Image Credit: Provided The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has named VPS Healthcare’s Burjeel Hospitals as the official partner for the upcoming Asian Champions League group stage in …
Read More »England Football Association in talks with Jaguars over possibility of playing at Wembley
London – England’s football governing body has said it is in talks with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars to continue hosting games at Wembley Stadium in London. The Jaguars had played Wembley every year since 2013 and were scheduled to take part in two games at the iconic London venue in …
Read More »Sportradar partners with Swedish Football Association to fight match-fixing
Sportradar Integrity Services, the world’s largest provider of sports integrity solutions, has signed an agreement with the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) to monitor and protect the integrity of its national football competitions. Sportradar will help Svff monitor his competitions During the 2021 season, Sports radar will use its market-leading betting …
Read More »The Ugandan Federation and the Ugandan Football Association are the long-term partnership team
Umbro South Africa (www.Umbro.co.za) is pleased to announce the new long term association as official technical sponsor of the Uganda Football Association (UFA).Vova) For the next four years. The consortium will provide high performance uniforms, training and off-court clothing, as well as equipment for the men’s and women’s national teams. …
Read More »Football Association of Wales: the state of play of Welsh football
The FAW has fostered links with its supporters through its âTogether. Stronger message No CEO, no managerial certainties, and no shortage of uncomfortable headlines. No wonder questions arise as to whether the Football Association of Wales (FAW) is somehow in crisis. Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 begin this week, but the …
Read More »Serbian football association president Slavisa Kokeza resigns over links with group accused of murder and drug trafficking-Sports News, Firstpost
Kokeza also said in his resignation letter that he wanted to allow the national team “the necessary peace and stability” at the start of qualifying for the World Cup. Serbia face Ireland at home on Wednesday. Belgrade: The president of the Serbian football association resigned on Monday after being linked …
Read More »Post office computer scandal executive forced to quit Football Association of Wales job
Controversial former Post Office executive Angela van den Bogerd has quit her job at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) after growing pressure over her involvement in the Post Office Horizon scandal. Van den Bogerd was a central figure in the Post Office Horizon scandal which saw deputy post masters …
Read More »Football Association of Wales: Angela van den Bogerd leaves after Ford’s exit
Angela van den Bogerd quit her job at the post office last year Angela van den Bogerd has left the Football Association of Wales (FAW) following the departure of managing director Jonathan Ford. BBC Wales Sport has learned that Van den Bogerd, who was appointed FAW Chief of Staff in …
Read More »Chinese Football Association mocked disciplinary code that shows “sensitivity to criticism”
Former Chinese men’s soccer team captain Fan Zhiyi (left) and CBA Liaoning Flying Leopards head coach Yang Ming perform at the Chinese variety show Roast! Photo: Screenshot of Tencent video In contrast to the almost always disappointing performance of the Chinese men’s soccer team on the pitch, a former soccer …
Read More »Long-awaited Football Association report into England’s football abuse scandal reveals clubs lacked ‘warning signs’
Aerial view of the New Wembley Stadium in North West London. (Photo by Lewis Whyld – PA Images / PA … [+] Images via Getty Images) PA Images via Getty Images Manchester City and Chelsea are among clubs which have “missed warning signs” of historic child sexual abuse due to …
Read More »Sheffield United and Southampton indicted by Football Association after Bramall Lane shock | Football news
Sheffield United and Southampton have been accused of failing to control their players after spirits heated late in the Saints’ 2-0 win at Bramall Lane on Saturday. The incident occurred in the first of three added minutes when United’s John Fleck fouled ex-Blade Che Adams, who was on the scoresheet …
Read More »Jonathan Ford: chief executive leaves Football Association of Wales
Jonathan Ford has been Managing Director of FAW since 2009 Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Jonathan Ford is due to step down at the end of March. Ford was the subject of a vote of no confidence passed by the FAW board on Monday, February 22. BBC Sport …
Read More »Jonathan Ford steps down as CEO of the Football Association of Wales | Football news
Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Jonathan Ford will step down at the end of March. Ford was the subject of a vote of no confidence passed by the FAW board in February, with the motion passed by 25 votes to six. During his 12 years as chief executive, …
Read More »Croatian Football Federation and United Arab Emirates Football Federation sign cooperation agreement
The Croatian Football Federation signed a cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates Football Association in Dubai. The delegation of the Croatian Football Federation in Dubai consisted of Executive Director Marijan KustiÄ, Vice-Presidents Damir MiÅ¡koviÄ, Ante KuluÅ¡iÄ and Tomislav Svetina, Board Member Nenad HorvatiÄ, National Team Coach Zlatko DaliÄ and …
Read More »Duke of Cambridge: Football Association president calls for end to racist abuse against footballers
Marcus Rashford played Manchester United’s 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Saturday The Duke of Cambridge has called for an end to racist abuses targeting footballers, calling them “despicable”. Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford was the last player to be racially abused this weekend after a string of incidents. Greater Manchester …
Read More »Wellington Ramos responds to Leslie Sharp’s 1971 letters to the BH Football Association
(AMANDALA Sports Ed. Note: Comprising two letters courtesy of Teddy Gonzalez, “Leslie Sharp writes BH Football Association in 1971” appeared on pages 27-28 of Amandala for Friday January 15, 2021, in connection with the Teddy’s current story, âSpurs Football History of Club Football and Belizeâ.) Sat, January 16, 2021Dear sports …
Read More »Waterford Women’s Football Association ‘First in Ireland’ to Own Land
The Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) have announced the acquisition of new pitches which they say make it the first Irish county women’s football team to fully own their own land. The grounds, a 4½ hectare (11 acre) site adjacent to the Waterford Greenway on the edge of Dungarvan …
Read More »Leslie Sharp wrote BH Football Association in 1971
First letterAugust 25, 1971Mr. Gilmore HinksonSecretary, BH Football AssociationBelize City Dear Mr. Hinkson,Below is a summary of the dominant footballers in the districts as far back as I can remember. STANN CREEK DISTRICT Period 1945-1950: Main teams – Wembley; CAC; Saxon. Outstanding players: Delfino Marcello; Joe Mike; Matthieu Martinez; Marshal …
Read More »Sierra Leone Football Association rejects nomination of Mohamed Kallon as FA president
Mohamed Kallon and a host of others saw their candidacies rejected by the Sierra Leone Football Association for their upcoming FA presidential elections. Urban Districts Football Association nominees, namely Mohamed Kallon, Kasho J. Holland-Cole, and others have written a letter of protest to the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) over …
Read More »Football Association of Ireland: Governing body’s debts now exceed £ 68million, AGM said
FAI President Roy Barrett says the football governing body of the Republic of Ireland should aspire to be the country’s ‘premier sports organization’ The Football Association of Ireland’s AGM has learned that the governing body’s responsibilities have increased to over £ 68million as it continues to seek to emerge from …
Read More »Manchester United vows to defend Edinson Cavani against football association charge
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Edinson Cavani of Manchester United looks on during the premier … [+] Championship match between Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on November 21, 2020 in Manchester, England. Sports stadiums in the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, …
Read More »MGA signs data sharing partnership with Slovak Football Association
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has signed a data sharing agreement with the Slovak Football Association. The deal aims to protect Slovakian football from match-fixing threats. Slovakia’s football governing body is one of the largest organizations in the country, with over 400,000 members. Both parties will facilitate information sharing as …
Read More »Greg Clarke’s resignation won’t make a difference in Football Association, says Joleon Lescott
Gareth Southgate says Greg Clarke had ‘no alternative’ but to resign as FA chairman President Greg Clarke’s resignation will not improve diversity within the Football Association, former England defender Joleon Lescott has said. Clarke resigned Tuesday after using “unacceptable” language when referring to black players. Lescott described Clarke’s comments as …
Read More »Etihad Airways and UAE Football Association sign sponsorship agreement
5 things we learned as Al-Ittihad won Jeddah Derby to take Saudi Pro League lead Al-Ittihad beat Al-Ahli 2-0 in the Jeddah Derby on Friday night to take a two-point lead at the top of the Saudi Professional League. The loss leaves Al-Ahli languishing just above the relegation zone. Here …
Read More »US Chargé d’affaires meets with Qatar Football Association President
US Chargé d’Affaires meets with Qatar Football Association President 03 Nov 2020 – 9:10 Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani presenting a souvenir to the Chargé d’affaires of the United States Embassy in Doha, Ambassador HE Greta C Holtz, during a ‘a meeting …
Read More »The Football Association sets a major trophy goal for England women over the next four years
England Women has set a goal of winning the World Cup or European Championship by 2024 as part of an eight-point plan to develop women’s and women’s football. The plan, âInspiring Positive Change,â hopes to achieve goals such as equal access to football for school-aged girls, create elite leagues and …
Read More »Argentine Football Association adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
The Argentine Football Association adopted last Thursday the definition of anti-Semitism developed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The AFA governs all football activities in Argentina. The day before, the University of Buenos Aires, the most prestigious university in the country, had done the same. âWe consider it extremely important …
Read More »Trinidad and Tobago Football Association v. FIFA – the validity of the standardization committees and the exclusive competence of the CAS
Friday 23 October 2020 By Despina Mavromati On October 13, 2020, the High Court of Justice of Trinidad and Tobago (the Supreme Court) rendered its decision (available here[1]) on an application filed by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) against FIFA. They ruled, in essence, that the decision of …
Read More »Project Big Picture: “Breakaway League” threatened, says Football Association president
Football Association president Greg Clarke has withdrawn from discussions over Project Big Picture A separatist league has been suggested “as a threat” by the organizers of Project Big Picture, said Football Association president Greg Clarke. Project Big Picture wants to reduce the Premier League from 20 to 18 clubs and …
Read More »Argentine Football Federation adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
BUENOS AIRES (JTA) – The Argentine Football Association adopted last Thursday the definition of anti-Semitism developed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The AFA governs all football activities in Argentina. The day before, the University of Buenos Aires, the most prestigious university in the country, had done the same. âWe …
Read More »Trinidad Football Association continues legal action against FIFA
Lawyers representing the United Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) announced plans on Friday to pursue legal action against the International Football Federation (FIFA), less than 24 hours after the Zurich-based organization suspended the team local. On Thursday, the Bureau of the FIFA Council suspended the TTFA with immediate effect …
Read More »Youth football association ready to host limited season | Local sports
There will be football in Mankato this fall. Mankato North Mankato Youth Football, which organizes the sport for fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh graders, has decided to move forward with a six-week league, with practice starting September 8 and the first games. September 8. 12. Registrations will open on Saturday. …
Read More »Football Association board diversity plans blocked by professional play – Greg Clarke
Greg Clarke was named President of the Football Association in September 2016 Football Association president Greg Clarke said he was “disappointed” after claiming that professional football representatives on the FA’s board of directors blocked an initiative to improve the diversity of its members. In a letter to the FA Council,external …
Read More »New American Football Association in Poland Receives IFAF Allied Membership
the American Football Association in Poland, ZFAP(Związek Futbolu Amerykańskiego w Polsce) took the first step towards becoming a full member of the International Federation of American Football, IFAF. IFAF is the governing body of international amateur football and such has worked with the ZFAP and the Polish Ministry of Sports …
Read More »Rules of the new national clearinghouse and intermediaries of the Belgian Football Federation
Friday July 10, 2020 By Alexander Vantyghem, Niels Verborgh, Jens Westerwoudt On July 1, 2020, the Belgian Football Association published a new edition of its national regulations on working with intermediaries (the Belgian regulations).[1] The Belgian Regulation does not limit itself to implementing the regulations on working with intermediaries,[2] but …
Read More »Today in sport: 1st American Professional Football Association Championship awarded in 1921 | WDVM25 and DCW50
Posted: Apr 30, 2020 / 8:42 PM EDT / Update: Apr 30, 2020 / 8:42 PM EDT Jim Thorpe in action in an undated photo. (AP Photo) This day in the history of sport: April 30, 1921 On April 30, 1921, the Akron Pros won the first American Professional Football …
Read More »Argentine Football Association and Players’ Union reach agreement on players’ pregnancy rights
Friday November 15th, 2019 By Ariel Reck The development and promotion of women’s football is one of the pillars of the current administration of the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Women’s football was launched in March this year, which required each of the 17 participating teams to register at least 8 …
Read More »British American Football Association announces first-ever Canadian Football League combination in UK
Graphic: Igor Lazarevic The British American Football Association, BAFA joins the growing list of nations forming partnerships with the Canadian football league and announced the very first Combine the UK Canadian Football League stand in Bristol January 25, 2020. Previously, both Italy and France announced their intention to organize combine …
Read More »CFL partners with British American Football Association
Britain joined the growing alliance of grid football nations pledging to work with the Canadian Football League (CFL) to make the game grow. The British American Football Association (BAFA), the national governing body for sport in Britain, enters into a partnership with the LCF. BAFA Director Bruce Leatherman: âThis new …
Read More »The British American Football Association partners with the CFL
TORONTO — Great Britain joins the growing alliance of gridiron football nations who are committed to working with the Canadian Football League (CFL) to develop the game. The British American Football Association (BAFA), the national governing body for sport in Britain, is entering into a partnership with the CFL. “This …
Read More »Hagaman’s Vecchio inducted into American Football Association Hall of Fame – The Daily Gazette
Last Monday, local football official Larry Vecchio, 61, of Hagaman, was inducted into the American Football Association Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. “Larry is a fantastic official who deserves to be inducted into the American Football Association Hall of Fame, where he takes his rightful place among other semi-professional …
Read More »Lancaster Gales Youth Football Association is building something special
LANCASTER – If Lancaster Gales Youth Football Association isn’t in the news, it should be. What LGYFA created a year ago is something that probably should have been done a long time ago, especially when it comes to child safety. LGYFA is a grade-level league with three tackle football divisions. …
Read More »American Football Association announces Hall of Fame
AFA Hall of Fame BINGHAMTON, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2019 The American Football Association Hall of Fame Selection Committee completed its annual task of reviewing the personal profiles of qualified individuals nominated for induction into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame as “Class. of 2019 â. The information submitted …
Read More »Irish American Football Association donates €40,000
American football’s governing body in Ireland said it looked forward to a ‘collaborative relationship’ with those responsible for upcoming college games in Dublin, after spending tens of thousands of dollars in legal costs in previous disputes with match organizers. Last week’s annual general meeting of the Irish American Football Association …
Read More »Olympic volleyball bronze medalist Yoko Zetterlund becomes the first female director of the Japan American Football Association
Yoko Zetterlund, who helped the U.S. women’s volleyball team win bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, has joined the Japanese American Football Association as director, JAFA announced in Tokyo on Sunday. . Zetterlund becomes the first female director of JAFA, after the association changed its rules to stipulate that at …
Read More »The Football Association in talks to sell Wembley Stadium
Pakistani-American billionaire Shahid Khan has made a £ 600million offer to buy London’s Wembley Stadium from the Football Association, after months of talks with FA chief executive Martin Glenn. If accepted, the offer would transfer ownership of the stadium – currently the temporary home of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur …
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