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09 Jan

ICC Announces Global Multi-Year Partnership with Marriott Bonvoy

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishcricket fan experience, cricket hospitality, cricket tourism, global cricket events, ICC commercial partners, ICC Marriott Bonvoy partnership, ICC Men’s Events, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, ICC Official Accommodation Partner, ICC Travel and Tours, International Cricket Council, international cricket fans, Marriott Bonvoy cricket, sports travel partnership

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a global, multi-year partnership with Marriott Bonvoy that will enhance the fan experience at its Events, by offering fans access to premium accommodation around the world when travelling to watch top-class international cricket. Unveiled today in Mumbai, the association sees the award-winning travel platform become the ICC’s Official Accommodation Partner through to 2029. The partnership covers all ICC men’s events, beginning with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, starting 7 February. The announcement comes fresh off the back of the ICC’s recent launches of partnerships with Hyundai…

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09 Jan

FIFA and TikTok reach first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement to enhance coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishFIFA creators programme, FIFA digital media, FIFA official content, FIFA TikTok partnership, FIFA World Cup 2026, football content creators, football marketing strategy, football social media, global football fans, sports digital innovation, TikTok GamePlan, TikTok Preferred Platform, World Cup fan engagement, World Cup live streaming, World Cup media partners

The most inclusive event in football history has today become even more accessible, with an innovative partnership between FIFA and TikTok set to bring millions of fans even closer to the action and excitement at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. TikTok, one of the planet's most influential and dynamic destinations for mobile video content, will become FIFA's first-ever Preferred Platform. This will lead to an enhanced level of collaboration and integration, allowing TikTok to offer more comprehensive FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, including increased original content, while becoming the go-to place for fans and creators throughout the tournament. This first-of-its-kind…

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06 Jan

Tatenda Taibu hails ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup as pathway to professional cricket

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishBulawayo, Cricket Pathways, Harare, ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, Namibia Cricket, Tatenda Taibu, youth cricket, Zimbabwe cricket

The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup continues to play a key role in shaping the careers of young cricketers, according to former Zimbabwe international Tatenda Taibu. Taibu, who was named Player of the Tournament at the 2002 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, said the event provides a global platform for emerging players to showcase their talent and take their first steps toward professional cricket. The 2026 edition of the tournament will be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Taibu appointed as the tournament ambassador. The former wicketkeeper-batter represented Zimbabwe at two U19 World Cups,…

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04 Jan

John Herdman Named New Indonesia Head Coach

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishASEAN Football, FIFA World Cup, Indonesia Football, John Herdman, PSSI, Toronto FC

Former Canada coach John Herdman has been named the new head coach of Indonesia, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) confirmed on Saturday. The 50 year old Englishman previously guided Canada’s women’s team to bronze medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games before leading the country’s men’s team to qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Canada’s first appearance at the finals in 36 years. Herdman also enjoyed success with New Zealand’s women’s team, taking them to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2007 and 2011. Most recently, he served as head coach of Major League Soccer (MLS)…

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23 Dec

FIFAe Club World Cup featuring Football Manager to launch in 2026

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishClub World Cup, Digital Football, Esports, FIFA esports, FIFAe, Football Manager, Gaming, global esports, Sports Interactive

FIFA and Sports Interactive have announced the launch of the FIFAe Club World Cup featuring Football Manager, set to debut in 2026. The new competition will introduce a club-based esports format to Football Manager for the first time. The event will allow football clubs from around the world to compete for global esports honours, with players representing their favourite teams in a competitive digital football environment. The tournament will focus on strategic management, long-term squad building and tactical expertise. The FIFAe Club World Cup builds on the success of the inaugural Football Manager esports event held in Liverpool in 2024,…

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23 Dec

FIFA renews partnership with Qatar Stars League and Qatar Football Association

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishClub Football, FIFA, FIFA Arab Cup 2025, Global Football Development, Lusail Stadium, Professional Football, Qatar football, Qatar Football Association, Qatar Stars League

23 December 2025 — FIFA has renewed its partnership with the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic football and raise professional standards. The renewed Memorandum of Understanding was signed at Lusail Stadium on Qatar National Day ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025™ final between Jordan and Morocco. Under the agreement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino signed the MoU with QSL and QFA President His Excellency Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain to enhance professional club management and administration across Qatar’s first- and second-division clubs. The next phase of…

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23 Dec

Spain remains No.1 in FIFA Rankings as Morocco close in on top 10

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishArgentina Football Team, EUROPEAN FOOTBALL, FIFA, FIFA Arab Cup 2025, FIFA Coca-Cola Ranking, FIFA World Ranking, International Football, Jordan football, Men’s Football, Morocco Football, Spain Football Team

23 December 2025 — The December 2025 edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking has been released, confirming Spain as the world’s top-ranked men’s national team at the end of the year. Spain maintained their number one position after overtaking reigning world champions Argentina in the September 2025 rankings. Argentina remain second, while France complete the podium in third place. The rest of the top ten remains unchanged, with England fourth, Brazil fifth, Portugal sixth, the Netherlands seventh, Belgium eighth, Germany ninth and Croatia tenth. Fresh from winning the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™, Morocco remain just outside the top…

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20 Dec

France Crowned World’s Best Nation in Rocket League as FIFAe Finals 25 Conclude in Riyadh

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglisheFootball, FIFAe Finals 25, FIFAe World Cup, football esports, France Rocket League, Riyadh esports, Rocket League world champions, SEF Arena

  20 December 2025, Riyadh— The FIFAe Finals 25 concluded in historic fashion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with France lifting the FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League title to cap eight days of elite football esports action from 10 to 19 December. France’s trio of Zen, Vatira and Juicy produced a dominant campaign, showcasing consistency, composure and exceptional teamwork from the group stage through to the final. Their triumph secured France’s place at the top of the global Rocket League scene on the biggest national-team esports stage. The event marked the climax of the FIFAe Finals 25, the world’s largest…

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20 Dec

Morocco’s Late Surge Secures Historic Arab Cup Victory

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishAfrican football, Arab football, FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, FIFA competitions, Jordan football, Lusail Stadium, Morocco, Qatar tournaments

20 December 2025, Doha — Morocco sealed the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ title with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Jordan at Lusail Stadium, completing a memorable night of football in Doha. The final, played on Thursday evening, brought the curtain down on another landmark chapter in Qatar’s hosting of major FIFA tournaments. The Atlas Lions struck early as Oussama Tannane stunned the crowd with an extraordinary long-range goal from inside his own half within the opening minutes. Morocco controlled much of the contest with their trademark defensive discipline, having conceded just once throughout the tournament prior to the…

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18 Dec

Lusail Stadium Set for Spain vs Argentina Finalissima Showdown

Elite News Nepal0 CommentsEnglishArgentina football, CONMEBOL, Finalissima 2026, Global Sports Events, International Football, Lusail Stadium, Qatar football, Spain football, Spain vs Argentina, UEFA

18 December 2025-- Qatar will host the men’s Finalissima 2026 as European champions Spain face South American champions Argentina at Lusail Stadium on 27 March 2026. The highly anticipated clash will bring together the reigning continental titleholders from UEFA and CONMEBOL in one of international football’s most prestigious intercontinental fixtures. The match will mark a symbolic return for Argentina to Lusail Stadium, the venue where they lifted the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, ending a 36-year wait by defeating France in a dramatic final. The iconic stadium is once again set to welcome a global audience for another landmark football…

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