Football & Travel for the big tournaments including World Cup, European Championships, J-League, K-League, A-League, Premiership.noreply@blogger.com (The Visitor)Fri, 2 Oct 2026 14:02:58 +0100Blogger http://www.blogger.com3365125https://www.soccerallover.com/en-usnoAll Rights Reserved - Soccerphilesoccer,football,world,cup,euro,cupSoccer sounds and interviewsSoccer sounds and interviewsnoreply@blogger.comhttps://www.soccerallover.com/2026/09/does-asia-need-two-asean-cups-truth.htmlASEAN CUPHyundainoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8754957422716236431Stripping the Badges: The Truth Behind the ASEAN Hyundai Cup If you follow football across Southeast Asia, recent tournament names might feel like a corporate alphabet soup. With sprawling sponsor titles and new global initiatives flying around, hearing terms like the ASEAN Hyundai Cup can easily make you wonder if it is just a cash-grab knock-off. So, is this tournament an artificial corporate 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/09/mamelodi-sundowns-win-african-asian.htmlCAF championsConcacaf championsMamelodi SundownsParis Saint-GermainTolucaUEFA Champions Leaguenoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1168849541141471565CAF champions defeat Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli 2-1 in Pretoria. Sundowns crowned FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup™ winners Mamelodi Sundowns have captured the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup™ crown after triumphing 2-1 at home to Al Ahli in Pretoria, South Africa. The CAF champions prevailed at Loftus Versfeld Stadium to secure the first trophy of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026™ campaign and 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/09/asean-cup-fourteen-national-sides-set.htmlASEAN CUPBangladeshBrunei DarussalamCambodiaIndonesiaLaosMalaysiaMyanmarPakistanPhilippinesSingaporeThailandTimor-Leste.Vietnamnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-3892737449567875051FIFA ASEAN Cup™ set to unite 14 nations across Southeast Asia and beyond as of 24 September FIFA is pleased to announce key details of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup™, which will bring together national teams from across Southeast Asia and guest nations from the wider region between 24 September and 5 October. This year’s competition will be staged in Bandung and Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hong Kong 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2022/08/panasonic-stadium-suita-stadium-guide.htmlJ LeagueJapan soccerStadiumStadium Guide - Panasonic Stadium Suita - パナソニックスタジアム吹田Stadiumsnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:15:27 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-6668705640341208856Panasonic Stadium Suita パナソニックスタジアム吹田 Club: Gamba Osaka Address: 3-3 Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture 565-0826 Capacity Capacity: 40,000 people in total New Stadium: Panasonic Stadium Suita Old Stadium: Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium Opened: September 30, 2015 Gamba Osaka are a mainstay of Japan's well-established J-League. The Osaka based club have played in two stadiums since 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/09/the-phantom-empire-inside-north-koreas.htmlNorth KoreaWomensWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-6751421223560422561North Korea Dominate The Women's Game at Youth Level Forget the usual suspects dominating the FIFA rankings - the real apex team of women's football operate entirely in the shadows. North Korea's national program is the sport's ultimate paradox: an efficient, hyper-decorated powerhouse that nobody outside of hardcore tactical nerds ever really talks about. While the rest of the globe builds 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/10/the-accidental-assassin-how-paul.htmlEPLPaul WarhurstSheffieldSheffield Wednesdaynoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:05:33 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8045891007615126705The Ultimate Hack: When a Center-Back Hijacked Sheffield Wednesday's Attack Picture this: your star strikers are broken down, your season is stalling, and you're staring down the barrel of a crucial Premier League campaign. So, what do you do? If you're Sheffield Wednesday manager Trevor Francis in the winter of 1992, you don't panic. You look at your rugged, utility-man center-back, Paul 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/liverpool-launch-their-third-unique-kit.htmlClassic Football KitsHong Kong LiverpoolKitsLiverpoolnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Mon, 7 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-314575313015419549New Liverpool Third Kit 2026-2027 Liverpool FC and adidas have today unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026/27 season, alongside the launch of a brand new LFC online store. Inspired by the Reds' famous European nights, the new third kit features a sleek black design with maroon detailing and matte silver accents, paying tribute to the atmosphere created by supporters under the lights at 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/09/world-cup-fan-festivals-see-record.htmlCanadaMexicoUnited StatesWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 4 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-612258217121041166More than 9,017,000 people attended the FIFA Fan Festival™ across 13 Host Cities during this year's FIFA World Cup™, the highest figure since 2006 As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ concluded in thrilling fashion with Spain's victory over Argentina, the curtain also came down on a record-breaking edition of the FIFA Fan Festival™, the most expansive yet. More than nine million people flocked to the 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/09/spain-are-ranked-number-1-in-world.htmlCongo DRCzechiaEgyptGhanaPanamaParaguaySouth AfricaTunisiaTürkiyeUzbekistannoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 2 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-5942348022814394292Champions Spain surge to summit of Men's World Ranking The curtain came down on an unforgettable and historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ as Spain (1st, up 1) earned a coveted second star and reclaimed pole position in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking. La Roja, who had surrendered the summit in April, also opened up a sizeable lead over their closest rivals and 2026 edition runners-up Argentina (0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/09/world-cup-2026-in-numbers-675000-hot.htmlFinanceNumbersWorld CupWorld Cup 2026noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Tue, 1 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-9086359407040917121Record-breaking tournament delivery involved 645 official sites across North America, with nearly 300,000 accredited personnel helping ensure a top-notch operation for 1,248 players and a cumulative stadium attendance of more than 6.8 million The World Cup 2026 thrilled the world with unforgettable football, record attendances and historic moments on the pitch. Yet behind every goal, celebration0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/sexy-football-fans.htmlEnglish Premier LeagueEPLSexSexynoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1130752388301757899Forget the Title Race: Which Fans Are Actually the Hottest? Football has spent decades arguing about who is the greatest player, which manager is a tactical genius and whether a referee has finally lost the plot. But frankly, we've been asking the wrong questions. The truly important issue is this: Which club has the hottest fans? There is no spreadsheet for this. No xG metric. No Opta model.0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/al-ahli-and-auckland-fc-to-kick-off.htmlAl Ahli Saudi FCAl-AhliAuckland FCF.CJeddahMamelodi SundownsParis Saint-GermainRoshn Saudi LeagueSaudi ArabiaTolucanoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-4866412025352206967Al-Ahli to host Auckland FC in Jeddah today at 9PM local time Al-Ahli and Auckland FC will kick off the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026™ when they meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The opening match of the annual global club competition, which features top teams from FIFA's six confederations, will pit the champions of Asia and Oceania against one another in the FIFA 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/ian-rushs-career-tribute.htmlAnfieldHong Kong LiverpoolIan RushLiverpoolmuseumsYNWAnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1019400586896915926LFC's greatest goalscorer honoured with 'All You Need Is Rush' immersive exhibition Liverpool FC has unveiled a new museum exhibition at Anfield celebrating the remarkable career of Ian Rush, the club's all-time record goalscorer. Rush, who scored 346 times in 660 appearances for the club, worked directly with the LFC Museum and Tours team to create a captivating fan experience that traces his 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/juventus-defeat-chelsea-to-win-herbalgy.htmlChelseaHong KongJuventusKai Tak Stadiumnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:04:40 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1326415896051889601Over 125,000 fans visit across two games and two training sessions, as sports economy grows Italian giants Juventus brought the curtain down on a spectacular Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 on Wednesday, and brought a crowd of 43,575 fans to their collective feet with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea that saw the Bianconeri lift The Herbalgy Trophy at Kai Tak Stadium. It took a moment of sheer 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/audi-football-summit-2026-bayern-munich.htmlAston VillaBayern MuchenBayern MunichKai Tak Stadiumnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:36:41 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-7311684994755980021Audi Football Summit 2026 - Bayern Munich 2-1 Aston Villa The "Audi Football Summit 2026", a marquee sporting spectacle hosted by KuoKai Sports and co-organized by Scramble Events, took place tonight at the Kai Tak Stadium, featuring a thrilling showdown between European powerhouse Bayern Munich and Premier League contenders Aston Villa. Electrifying a crowd of 38,176 spectators, Bayern Munich 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/ahmad-tea-and-antoine-semenyo-deliver.htmlAhmad TeaAntoine SemenyoEPLEPL Premier LeaguefoodHong KongManchester CityTeanoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 5 Aug 2026 03:48:56 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-542905183661783812Premier League and Ghana International Forward Takes Time Out From Manchester City Pre-Season Tour To Celebrate Detail Behind Elite Performance This past weekend, English tea brand in more than 90 countries Ahmad Tea, delivered the ultimate pre-season preparation alongside Manchester City and Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo with a tea tasting masterclass. The exclusive event celebrated the 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/chelsea-feel-love-as-fans-flock-to-hong.htmlChelseaHong KongKai Tak Stadiumnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Tue, 4 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-4723716021769335804English giants set for The Herbalgy Trophy clash against Juventus on Wednesday night Passionate fans support Chelsea at the Club's Open Training session ahead of The Herbalgy Trophy match with Juventus, the second and final match in the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. It was a new manager and a new-look squad - but there was the familiar and famous Chelsea style of football on display tonight 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/liverpool-2-v-leeds-united-4-soldier.htmlChicagoLeeds UnitedLiverpoolnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Mon, 3 Aug 2026 09:14:04 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-4217520787863361169Liverpool 2 v Leeds United 4 (Friendly) Leeds United came back from 2 goals down at halftime to beat Liverpool 4-2 in a friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago. A brace from Calvert-Lewin and goals from American winger Brenden Aaronson on the hour and Sean Longstaff completed the comeback. Lineups Leeds United Starting XI: Cairns, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Muharemović, Rodon, James, Nmecha0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/08/inter-milan-defeat-manchester-city-in.htmlGroundHoppingInter MilanKai Tak StadiumManchester Citynoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 2 Aug 2026 03:07:05 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-4279671536131370617FC INTERNAZIONALE MILANO CLAIM THE ASAHI SUPER DRY TROPHY AS HONG KONG FOOTBALL FESTIVAL FANS RAISE THE ROOF It took the high drama of a penalty shootout to deliver Cristian Chivu and his reigning Italian Serie A champions FC Internazionale Milano (Inter) the Asahi Super Dry Trophy at the Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday night as the Hong Kong Football Festival (HKFF) 2026 showcased the very best the0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/arno-franz-sportplatz-werderhavel.htmlStadium Guidenoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:49:32 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8161178838471743257Arno-Franz-Sportplatz - Werder/Havel Match actionGoal! Tor! The Arno-Franz-Sportplatz lies on the historic island of Werder near the Havel river west of both Potsdam and Berlin. The ground has a capacity of 2,000 standing and is the home ground of Werderaner FC Viktoria 1920. Founded in 1920, as their name suggests, the club plays in the Brandenburgliga. The league is the highest tier for 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/fifa-world-rankings-july-2026.htmlEngland FIFA RankingFIFA RankingsFifa World RankingsWales Fifa rankingnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:48:39 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1118691435187209025Fifa World Rankings July 2026 June 2026 Fifa World Rankings Fifa's World Rankings for July 2026 were released in real time from FIFA HQ in Zurich in Switzerland on the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. Spain, the new World Champions, top the list followed by 2022 World Cup winners Argentina who Spain defeated 1-0 in a fractious final in New York/New Jersey. France are third. England are 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/world-cup-justice.htmlFIFA World Cup 2026Lamine YamalLionel Messipossession footballRodriSean O'ConorSpainWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Sean O'Conor)Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:31:38 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-399516358306252261SPAIN WERE WORTHY WINNERS IN 2026 The right team won. And by team I mean a unified, telepathic ensemble. Spain reminded us that the collective is greater than any individual. Having Lionel Messi, possibly the GOAT on your side, was not enough for Argentina. If the little magician has played his last game for Argentina, his performance was largely peripheral and uneventful, despite a final 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/superbowl-style-half-time-show-set-for.htmlBTSBTS ArmyJustin BieberK PopK Pop ArmyWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-1430467232397558616Superbowl Half Time Show As the largest sporting event in history reaches its conclusion, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ closing ceremony, which will take place ahead of the final match at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 July, will celebrate the 48 teams’ unforgettable journey across the three host countries and 16 Host Cities throughout the tournament. This star-studded show will 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/world-cup-2026-final-four-and-closing.html2038 World CupFIFA World Cup 2026Gianni InfantinoSean O'ConorStadiaUSAWorld Cupnoreply@blogger.com (Sean O'Conor)Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:37 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-5913798911700139954AS THE WORLD CUP ENTERS THE HOME STRAIGHT, HOW WAS IT FOR YOU? We are down to the last four teams in the 2026 World Cup and the end of the 104-match marathon is in sight. By the semi-final stage the magic has usually dissipated as most teams have been knocked out, the magical minnows (Cape Verde this time) have finally been found out and the wonderful fan groups (Scotland, Brazil, Norway and 0https://www.soccerallover.com/2026/07/la-galaxy-v-club-america-friendly.htmlLA GalaxyLos AngelesMLSnoreply@blogger.com (Soccerphileofficial)Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:51:27 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424337262078805962.post-8534580938229129793LA Galaxy v Club America LA Galaxy of the MLS beat Club America of Mexico 1-0 in a friendly at Dignity Health Sports Park in California. Play was delayed as the Argentina v Switzerland World Cup 2026 quarter final went to extra time. The LA Galaxy return to MLS regular-season action on Friday, July 17, when they host local rivals LAFC again at Dignity Health Sports Park. Ghanaian forward Joseph 0