KUMAMOTO ā Japan eased to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Costa Rica in a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly on Sunday, the first home match for coach Asako Takakura since taking over last April. Kumi Yokoyama struck from the edge of the area in the first half before Mina Tanaka and Yuka Momiki netted after the break in a game held to support Kumamoto Prefecture, struck…
Newcastleās captain, Jamaal Lascelles, rallies fans at the final whistle after victory against Cardiff City at St Jamesā Park. Photograph: TGSPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock Brighton remain second as Reading soar to fourth, Rotherhamās winless run continues and a disappointing start to life at Wigan for Warren Joyce ā¢ It might not be in full swing but the managerial merry-go-round…
Each year FIFA hands out millions of dollars to football associations (FAs). The money is generated from two main sources: sponsors and broadcasters. They pay FIFA money because billions of fans follow football, watch it on TV, and buy football products such as balls and kits. It is the positive association with football that sponsors value and the global reach…
The 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup is a moment of opportunity. For some, itās their first with the MNT. Others are looking at a second chance to make a first impression at the international level with U.S. Menās National Team head coach Bruce Arena back at the helm. Part of the USAās last Gold Cup championship side in 2013, Club Tijuana midfielder Joe Corona is making…
With matches against Myanmar, Argentina, and Chinese Taipei, Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill analyse each matches importance. The Malaysians are 155th on the list, with Singapore in 157th. Philippines are still Southeast Asia s top-ranked country, but AFF Suzuki Cup champions Thailand are now breathing down their necks. The Azkals are in 125th, one position about…
Almost one year later, on May 23, the Iranian Football Federationās Ethics Committee issued a ruling to suspend Forouzan from all official soccer activities for three months. The reason for the move was described as due to āmaterialistic measures adopted by his wifeā that āhad circulated in social media networks and later in public opinion, without observing…
