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FIFA global report: Give every talent a chance

DILI (19 May 2021) – A ground-breaking study by FIFA has delivered the message that every talented player deserves a chance to be identified and developed. The 14-month-long project, launched in Doha in January 2020 by FIFA’s Technical Development team, analysed youth football and talent development practices and structures around the world. The data gathered during that…

Persija aim for Liga 1 crown

JAKARTA (19 May 2021) – Persia Jakarta have targeted the Indonesia Liga 1 title as their main aim for the season which will start in July 2021. Persija could not have started the year any better than taking the inaugural Menpora Cup 2021 crown after beating Persib Bandung in the final. “Right now the most…

Sailors sign Do-hoon as new coach

SINGAPORE (18 May 2021) – Big-spending Lion City Sailors have signed Kim Do-hoon from South Korea as their new head coach. The 50-year-old former South Korean international replaced the position left vacant by Aurelio Vidmar, who left the club last month. “I am delighted to be joining the Lion City Sailors. It’s hugely exciting to…

Three new faces for Lions

SINGAPORE (17 May 2021) – Singapore head coach Tatsuma Yoshida has called up three new faces as part of the 26-man squad for the team’s remaining qualifying matches in Group D of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar next month. The three uncapped players are midfielder Saifullah Akbar, winger Idraki Adnan and striker Ilhan Fandi.…