tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74243372620788059622024-03-19T08:48:14.228+00:00Soccerphile BlogFootball & Travel for the big tournaments including World Cup, European Championships, J-League, K-League, A-League, Premiership.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2998125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-3768802892392074522024-03-18T08:40:00.016+00:002024-03-18T08:40:00.140+00:00Lebron and Liverpool Take the Fashion World by Storm Liverpool FC x LeBron Collection: CHAPTER 2
From L.A. to Liverpool, two icons collide once more for LFC x LeBron CHAPTER 2.
The latest transatlantic collaboration between the most iconic hooper in the world and a global powerhouse in football has launched today.
Building on the energy of last year's capsule collection, Chapter 2 mixes classic basketball looks with the latest football fits Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-31901686432460593202024-03-07T15:29:00.012+00:002024-03-07T15:29:00.254+00:00New Wave Of International Friendlies FIFA Series international friendlies pilot project to commence in March 2024
In line with the Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 and following on from the decision taken by the FIFA Council in December 2022, FIFA will implement the pilot phase of the FIFA Series during the upcoming Men's International Match Calendar window in March 2024.The FIFA Series will see world football'sUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-20714279258516272032024-03-06T15:18:00.015+00:002024-03-06T15:18:00.242+00:00Liverpool Win Off the Pitch LFC announces record commercial revenues to support club's growth on and off the pitch
During the reporting period for the year to May 31, 2023, commercial revenues increased by £25m to become the biggest revenue source across the club's three main income streams.
The increase in commercial revenue has balanced the drop in both media and matchday areas, which has resulted in overall revenue for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-77532919855145929052024-03-04T18:30:00.005+00:002024-03-05T10:41:23.044+00:00Sarah Walsh: It's my Turn to Bring Down Barriers for Young GirlsWomen's Football Pioneer
With one week to go to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Football Day 2024, the Confederation's latest "It's My Game" episode delves into the remarkable journey of Sarah Walsh, Head of Women's Football at Football Australia, whose unwavering commitment to developing the women's game reached its pinnacle with the historic success of the Matildas at the FIFA Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-75306177434102746202024-02-26T15:28:00.013+00:002024-02-26T15:28:00.139+00:00World Rankings - African and Asian Teams Grab the HeadlinesAngola and Qatar make biggest strides
Although it is a case of as you were amongst the ten teams that lead the way in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking, there is plenty of movement further down the standings following the matches contested in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations and the AFC Asian Cup. Indeed, across the two continents, no fewer than six teams have scaled ten Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-66590870501450493322024-02-20T11:48:00.044+00:002024-02-20T11:48:00.130+00:00The Jersey Shore To Host the 2026 World Cup Final FIFA World Cup 26 final to be held in New York New Jersey, Mexico City to host historic opening match as schedule revealed
FIFA has revealed the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26, with the final to be held in New York New Jersey on Sunday, 19 July 2026 and the opening match featuring the Mexican national team scheduled to be played at the iconic Estadio Azteca Mexico City on Thursday, 11 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-76442241198276279632024-02-19T11:35:00.009+00:002024-02-19T11:35:00.158+00:00Indonesia Clinch First-Ever AFC eAsian Cup titleShaikh Salman hails Indonesia for clinching first-ever AFC eAsian Cup title
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa congratulated Indonesia after they were crowned champions of the inaugural AFC eAsian Cup at Doha's Virtuocity eSports Arena on Monday.
The final day of the event commenced with Semi-final showdowns between Indonesia and Thailand, Japan andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-89669248028876933182024-02-18T15:21:00.008+00:002024-02-18T15:21:00.139+00:00Transfer Window Continues Trend January window continues trend in international transfers
A total of 4,716 international transfers were completed in men's football during the 2024 January window, another increase of 0.6% compared to the previous January window, according to FIFA's International Transfer Snapshot.
In women's football, spending on transfer fees reached a new record with USD 2.1 million, which is 165.5% higher Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-50520918539745428972024-02-12T11:29:00.007+00:002024-02-19T04:55:18.906+00:00 All Heading to Hong Kong - Rivaldo, Carles Puyol, Marco Materazzi, Alessandro Del Piero, Francesco Totti, Robert Pires and David VillaLegends Head to Hong Kong
After a four-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, the prestigious Chinese New Year Cup football tournament will once again grace the Hong Kong Stadium on February 13, 2024 (Tuesday, the fourth day of the Chinese New Year). This highly anticipated event is proudly sponsored by FWD Insurance and co-organized by The Football Association of Hong Kong, China.
The Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-90766277966980859302024-02-11T11:23:00.003+00:002024-02-15T00:46:35.950+00:00Qatar Are AFC Asian Cup 2023 Champions!Qatar Retain Back to Back Asian Titles
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Qatar on creating history as the West Asians became only the fifth team to defend their AFC Asian Cup™ crown after defeating Jordan 3-1 in a pulsating Final at the Lusail Stadium on Saturday.
The AFC President said: "On behalf of the AFC, I would like to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-76964082372494360362024-02-11T07:07:00.021+00:002024-02-11T07:07:00.138+00:00Football Kit Review Sagan Tosu J LeagueJ League Football Kits
The Sagan Tosu shirt and editions like it were worn by the likes of Fernando Torres (Spain, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid). The design is a light blue reflective top and it is striking and it's simplicity is also beautiful to view.
In terms of shirt designs, all J.League shirts are generally fairly well planned and thought out. Each unique J league shirt has a classic look as Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8925071256834706392024-02-09T17:30:00.001+00:002024-02-15T01:50:05.321+00:00Referee Selected for Asian Cup Final Ma Ning to referee AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that Ma Ning from China PR will take charge of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final on Saturday, which will be staged at the iconic Lusail Stadium.
Ma will become the first match official from China PR to oversee an AFC Asian Cup Final when he blows the whistle at 6pm to kick off the showdown Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8405325711739547882024-02-06T16:53:00.004+00:002024-02-08T02:24:32.200+00:00A Messi Mess in Hong Kong Inter Miami Trip to Hong Kong a PR Disaster Inter Miami's trip to Hong Kong will long be remembered for the recriminations and repercussions off the field rather than the actual match. The much hyped game had marketed Lionel Messi as the 'star' attraction with fans in Hong Kong and from abroad eagerly hoping to see the Argentina World Cup winner in action.As the actual game progressed Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-85272051828639302632024-02-04T18:00:00.015+00:002024-02-04T18:00:00.134+00:00Club spending on International Transfer Fees Reaches All-Time Record in 2023USD 9.63 billion spent on international transfer fees, an increase of 48.1% compared to 2022, according to Global Transfer Report
FIFA has today published the 2023 edition of the Global Transfer Report, according to which an all-time record of 74,836 cross-border transfers were made in 2023. Some 23,689 (31.7%) of these moves involved professionals (men and women), with the other 51,147 (68.3%) Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-88094956971587245102024-02-03T13:00:00.004+00:002024-02-05T00:31:14.372+00:00Messi and Inter Miami in Hong Kong Huge Crowds Flock to Inter Miami Training at Hong Kong Stadium
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami mania reached fever pitch when the global superstar and several team mates held an open training session in front of 40,000 fans at Hong Kong Stadium.
Tomorrow, Inter Miami will take on a Hong Kong league XI and anticipation is at fever pitch.Photos by Dennis Lo
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-36385753010065971622024-02-02T13:00:00.010+00:002024-02-02T13:00:47.118+00:00Asian Cup Smashes Viewing Figures Television Viewing Figures Smashed
The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ achieved truly global broadcast coverage throughout the Group Stage as close to 60 media partners and over 120 channels provided worldwide coverage of the pulsating action featuring Asia’s top 24 teams. Having already cemented its place as the most extensively covered and accessible edition ever with a broadcast footprint in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-5994885075372955412024-01-31T02:05:00.000+00:002024-01-31T02:05:07.294+00:00Fifa World Rankings December 2023Fifa World Rankings December 2023
Fifa's World Rankings for December 2023 were published on December 21, 2023 at FIFA HQ in Zurich in Switzerland.
There were no changes in the top 10 teams since November.
World Cup winners Argentina remain at the top of the rankings, France are still second followed now by England.
Belgium are fourth, followed by Brazil, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Euro Soccerphileofficialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859291680707035406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-57634095123471501002024-01-30T16:50:00.007+00:002024-01-30T17:24:51.463+00:00Outthinking the RankingsMINNOWS ANGOLA AND TAJIKSTAN HAVE MADE IT TO THE LAST EIGHT OF THEIR TOURNAMENTS
It is hard to keep up with two major tournaments at once, but that has been the challenge in January with the African Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire and the Asian Cup in Qatar happening simultaneously.
What has struck me is how some little lights are shining brightly in both competitions.
The Black Sable Antelopes Sean O'Conorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114108734695347041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-60495547567105912142024-01-30T15:42:00.007+00:002024-01-31T16:41:15.171+00:00Asian Cup 2023 Sets New All Time Attendance RecordMore fans have attended the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ than any other edition in the tournament's 68-year history
Khalifa International Stadium
The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has set a new total attendance record of 1.06 million after 63,753 passionate fans packed the Al Bayt Stadium to witness defending champions Qatar emerge victorious over Palestine in the Round of 16 on Monday.
The 18th edition Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-43464595164917516652024-01-28T07:07:00.021+00:002024-01-30T06:05:26.986+00:00Football Kit Review Germany 2014 The Kit of the 2014 World Champions
The German team of 2014 were dominant and they literally smashed their way through to the world title in 2014 with such names as Ozil and Muller. This is their sleek and stylish away shirt is one of the most classic designs in history.The design by Adidas is striking and classic and definitely a must have if you support and watch the Bundesliga and German Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-42109667532479008652024-01-19T15:00:00.004+00:002024-01-20T16:34:46.192+00:00 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy Hong Kong Unveils Exciting Regular Programs with Free Tryouts for 2024Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy Hong Kong
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy Hong Kong is delighted to carry on its upcoming regular programmes with free trial sessions for 2024, following the official launch in Hong Kong and Macau last year.
The primary objective of the PSG Academy remains unchanged, it aims to offer top-notch training programs to young footballer, led by skilled coaches Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-67338965140771476492024-01-16T15:36:00.003+00:002024-01-17T04:50:11.762+00:00Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi crowned at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 in LondonLionel Messi retained his title, winning the top men’s player award. Aitana Bonmatí was acclaimed as the best player in the women’s game. Mary Earps, Ederson, Sarina Wiegman, Pep Guardiola, Guilherme Madruga and Marta amongst other winners
The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023™ ceremony, held in London on Monday, 15 January, crowned Aitana Bonmatí and Lionel Messi as the outstanding players since Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-83225264518222808932024-01-15T15:08:00.003+00:002024-01-31T16:40:59.512+00:00Hong Kong Make History with 1000th Goal of the Asian Cup Philip Chan scores 1000th goal of AFC Asian Cup
A significant milestone was reached in AFC Asian Cup history on Sunday evening when the showpiece tournament of Asia witnessed its 1000th goal at the Khalifa International Stadium.
The landmark strike was scored by Philip Chan for Hong Kong, China in the 49th minute to draw them level against the United Arab Emirates in the Group C encounter at theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-12618092659647864422024-01-15T07:22:00.013+00:002024-01-15T07:22:00.135+00:00Football Kit Review Bali United Bali Home Football Shirt Covered in Logos
The Bali United shirt reflects the growth of the team as it is filled with sponsors and logos on the front. The design is striking and it's a really nice texture and colour.
Bali United are now one of the most professionally run teams in Indonesia and their megastore is one of the largest in the nation. Bali United also tries to appeal to all the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-91029102520341095342024-01-13T17:30:00.004+00:002024-02-15T00:56:29.867+00:00TATLER XFEST HONG KONG ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETESTATLER XFEST HONG KONG ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETES
As excitement builds for Inter Miami CF’s first tour to Asia this February, Tatler held a press conference to reveal further details about the inaugural event and community enrichment programme across Hong Kong. Working closely with the respective networks of the Culture, Sports and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0