SYDNEY (14 April 2018) – Australia confirmed their place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year in Paris – courtesy of a late, late goal from the prolific Sam Kerr that gave them a 1-1 draw against former world champions Japan. The Japanese had taken the lead through Mizuho Sakaguchi’s 63rd minute strike but…
DILI (14 April 2018) – The 10 countries of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) officially gave their backing Friday for the joint bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada for the 2026 World Cup. The CONMEBOL board announced in a statement that they had taken the decision “unanimously” to support the North American…
BANGKOK (13 April 2018) – Thailand made the cut for their second successive FIFA Women’s World Cup when they beat the Philippines 3-1 in their final and crucial game of Group A at the King Abdullah II Stadium. Head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian first led Thailand to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification in…
SYDNEY (13 April 2018) – Central Coast Mariners have unveiled former Brisbane Roar mentor Mike Mulvey as the club’s new Hyundai A-League coach. The club confirmed the appointment of the 55-year-old at an exclusive member’s function this week. Mulvey has signed a two-year contract and will remain with the club until at least the end…
JAKARTA (12 April 2018) – Lagardère Sports today announced that it has successfully negotiated a deal that will see the free-to-air television rights for the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup in 2018 and 2020 awarded to Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI) in Indonesia. As the exclusive terrestrial broadcaster in Indonesia, RCTI will be…
DILI (11 April 2018) – Asian beach soccer received a boost with the AFC Beach Soccer Coaching Instructors’ Workshop 2018 that began on Wednesday, aimed at empowering instructors to take the game to an even higher level. Six participants from Malaysia, Bahrain, Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman are taking part in the four-day workshop…