Football

Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas giant Aramco has entered into a four-year global partnership with world football governing body FIFA. 

As FIFA’s worldwide partner, the deal, which runs until the end of 2027, gives Aramco exclusivity in the energy category, with sponsorship rights for multiple events, including the World Cup 2026 and Women’s World Cup 2027.

Nov 15, 2023 18:11
NEW DELHI:  The long-awaited aspiration of the All India Football Federation to set up a world-class academy will finally become a reality in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on November 21, 2023. The AIFF-FIFA academy, to be launched under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, will be inaugurated by Mr. Arsene Wenger, the Chief of Global Football Development, FIFA.
Nov 15, 2023 16:11
MARID: Óscar Mayo Pardo, until now chief executive officer of LaLiga, will leave the organisation in January 2024 to "take on new professional challenges". With the departure of Mayo, LaLiga, which has spent weeks preparing for this transition, will reorganise its management structure and appoint Jorge de la Vega, who was previously the deputy CEO.
Nov 13, 2023 16:11
MUMBAI: International football legend Oliver Kahn is set to make a monumental impact on Indian football as he unveiled his visionary plan to launch the Oliver Kahn Academy in India, a groundbreaking initiative set to transform the landscape of football education and development in the country. 
Nov 10, 2023 17:11
NEW DELHI:  The executive committee of the All India Football Federation ratified the termination of Shaji Prabhakaran as the general secretary of AIFF, in a meeting held at the Football House in New Delhi on Thursday.
Nov 10, 2023 17:11
NEW DELHI: The executive committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) met at Football House to "decide on several issues of the federation". 
Nov 10, 2023 17:11
NEW DELHI: The 28th Senior Women's National Football Championship 2023-24 is set to kick off on Sunday, November 12. The group stage will be contested by 30 teams divided into six groups - each to be played in six different venues across six states.  Three teams have gained direct entry to the final round - defending champions Tamil Nadu, last season's finalists Haryana and final round hosts West Bengal.
Nov 08, 2023 18:11
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday removed Shaji Prabhakaran from the post of AIFF secretary general with immediate effect. AIFF released a statement announcing that Prabhakaran’s contract has been terminated due to "breach of trust". No details or elaboration was offered, however, on the nature of said "breach of trust".
Nov 08, 2023 17:11
MADRID: PUMA's ongoing partnership with LaLiga, which commenced in the 19/20 season when the German sportswear major took on the role of the official ball supplier for LaLiga EA SPORTS and LaLiga HYPERMOTION, is set to continue from the beginning of the 24/25 season.
Nov 07, 2023 17:11
JEDDAH: The second edition of World Football Summit Asia will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on the 12th-13th of December, bringing together key decision-makers from the global football industry and expecting over 1,500 attendees.
Nov 02, 2023 17:11
FIFA chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger is set to visit India from November 19 to 23, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey confirmed on Wednesday.