Football

32nd FISU World University Games Summer Ekaterinburg (RUS),  Postponned     The FISU World University Games heads to Ekaterinburg!     EKATERINBURG IS A global city that spans two continents, uniting the whole world. With its unique geographical position on the border of Europe and Asia, the city occupies a special place on the world […]

NAPOLI, 13 July – There were jubilant scenes tonight at Stadio Arechi as Japan clinched the Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade men’s football title, beating Brazil 4-1. Striker Ayase Ueda was the star of the show as he grabbed a second half hat-trick to sink the Brazilians, with captain Reo Hatate also on the scoresheet for […]

The victory in Ciro Vigorito Stadium marks DPR Korea’s first gold of Summer Universiade 2019   BENEVENTO, 12 July – With an aggressive attitude, women’s football athletes from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea withstood Japan 2-1 in Ciro Vigorito Stadium, clinching their team’s first gold medal of the Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade. Russia crushed […]

NAPOLI, 4 July – The tone was set by the opening goal after just 17 minutes, as China scored to put Mexico on the defensive. In a women’s football preliminary played in Stadio Communale di Cercola, it was Y Yan who got that first breakthrough and China held onto the lead until the very end. Mexico’s […]

  History books were re-written on Monday following the announcement that South African women’s football player Refiloe Jane had signed a professional contract with Australian club Canberra United.   Jane in action for the senior national team against Lesotho earlier this year. ©BackpagePix   Jane, together with compatriot and fellow international teammate Rhoda Mulaudzi, put […]

  South African striker and Houston Dash recruit Thembi Kgatlana feels her participation at the 2017 Summer Universiade provided the perfect platform to showcase her skills, and help her reach the level she is at today.   The 22-year-old signed her first professional football contract earlier this year, joining American top-flight club Houston Dash following […]

The FISU-led delegation was in Jinjiang (CHN) for a three-day inspection visit evaluating the city’s sports venues and hotels   JINJIANG, CHINA – Staying at the forefront of the sports world takes a fresh blend of enduring benefits for a host that also keeps the athlete experience at the core of the event.   When […]