Japan approves six-month visa for Myanmar soccer player seeking asylum

Jul 02, 2021

Naypyitaw [Myanmar], July 3 : Myanmar national soccer goalkeeper Pyae Lyan Aung, who applied for refugee status in Japan last month, has been approved...

Casey Stoney named new head coach of Canada Women's National Soccer Team

Jan 14, 2025

Casey Stoney, the English manager has been appointed as the new head coach of the Canada Women's National Soccer Team (CANWNT).

US Soccer guarantees equal pay for men and women in historic agreement

May 18, 2022

Chicago [US], May 18 : The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the United States Women's National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) and the United States...

Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iran women's football team after AFC Asian Cup exit, warns of life-threatening risks

Mar 09, 2026

US President Donald Trump urged Australia to provide asylum to the Iranian National Women's Soccer Team, warning that forcing the team back to Iran...

India U17s defeat hosts Myanmar in first friendly

Mar 04, 2026

The India U17 men's national team defeated Myanmar U17S 2-1 at the Thwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, on Tuesday, in the first friendly.

Priyanka Chopra elated after US women's team, US Soccer reach agreement over equal pay dispute

Feb 23, 2022

Washington [US], February 23 : As US women's national soccer team (USWNT) and the governing body US Soccer have agreed to resolve the equal...