Tag: Federation
PH football federation retires Azkals moniker, eyes new direction
FILE–The Philippine Azkals during their friendly against Nepal at Rizal Memorial Stadium. AZKALS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) confirmed Monday that it will no longer use the famous “Azkals” moniker that has been the identity of the country’s men’s football team for almost two decades. Team manager Freddy Gonzalez said the decision came…
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Tennis federation reinstated, Davis Cup return targeted
After a three-year absence, the Philippines is back in the Davis Cup scene, a reactivation that would hopefully trigger a renaissance in the sport for the country. “We haven’t played in the Davis Cup the past three years. This is a welcome development not only for us players, but also for Philippine tennis in general,’’…
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Nadal to serve as ambassador for Saudi Tennis Federation
FILE–Rafael Nadal of Spain. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia— Rafael Nadal will serve as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, part of a recent effort by the kingdom to make inroads into tennis and other sports. Nadal, a 37-year-old from Spain who owns 22 Grand Slam titles, currently is missing the Australian Open…
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Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca handed permanent ban for punching referee by Turkish Football Federation | Football News
Faruk Koca has been handed a permanent ban by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) after being arrested for punching a referee at the end of a Super Lig match on Monday night. The TFF board also ruled that Ankaragucu, a club in the top-tier Super Lig in Turkey, would pay a two million lira ($54,000)…
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Spanish federation chief to quit over kiss scandal — report – rezal404
President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales REUTERS/Juan Medina MADRID — Spanish football federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales plans to resign on Friday after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against him over his unsolicited kiss on the mouth of player Jenni Hermoso during celebrations after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory, Cadena Ser radio reported…
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World chess federation bars transgender women from competing in women’s events – rezal404
FILE–The chessboard is set ahead of Game 2 of the FIDE World Chess Championship Dubai 2021/ (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) GENEVA— The world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until an assessment of gender change is made by its officials. The decision by…
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Easah Suliman: Ex-England youth captain set for Pakistan debut against India at South Asian Football Federation Championships
Former England U20 captain Easah Suliman is set to make his international debut for Pakistan against India at next month’s South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championships. The Vitoria defender looks set to been handed his first international call-up by head coach Shahzad Anwar for the upcoming eight-team tournament after receiving international clearance from FIFA to…
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