Vancouver, April 29 (IANS) The FIFA Council on Wednesday approved an amendment to the FIFA Governance Regulations, which enables Afghan female players to compete in official international matches as part of FIFA competitions. The Afghanistan women team has not played an official competitive international since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The historic decision’s ultimate aim is to ensure that players are not excluded from international football due to situations beyond their control, i…
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Kuala Lumpur, April 13 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions committee has recommended expansion of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) from 24 to 32 participating clubs. Under the new structure, the competition will continue to be divided equally, with 16 teams each in the East and West Regions. “This increase in scale is intended to provide opportunities for elite clubs to compete against the continent’s best, while simultaneously incentivising higher standards of p…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (IANS) Odisha FC have confirmed their participation for the delayed 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, which will commence on February 14. The club, in its statement, said it is committed to working closely with the Government of India, AIFF, and all stakeholders and supports the government’s commitment to keeping Indian football active. “After careful consideration, Odisha Football Club (OFC) confirms its participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Super League…