Following a noticeable decline in amateur league participation during the 1980s, in 1992, the Japan Football Association (JFA) decided to establish the country's first professional league, the “J.League,” to raise the level of the local game and increase fan attendance.
Improving the performance of the Japanese national
Football in South Korea dates back to 1882, more than 140 years ago, and the first professional football league championship in the country was launched in 1983,which a beginning towards a golden march of the game.
In just four decades, football in South Korea has succeeded in leaving a great imprint on the Asian and international arenas
UAE Team Emirates' Marc Hirschi had a more straightforward ride to victory than planned yesterday as he rode to victory at the Tour de Hongrie after the final stage in Budapest was neutralised due to adverse weather conditions. The result marks the 25th win of the season for UAE Team Emirates.
The news meant Hirschi and his teammates
Sir Bu Nair Island, the picturesque Sharjah island known for its natural splendour and rich ecological treasures, continues to whet the scientific curiosity of environmental researchers and explorers. Sharjah TV has focused the spotlight on the island, known for its pristine beaches, magical mountains, rich flora and fauna and the purity of
Letter from Istanbul: The first of the "International Spring and Poetry Festival", organized under the leadership of Maltepe Municipality, was held in Maltepe. Turkish poets also took part in the festival where poets from 9 countries such as America, France, Cuba, Colombia, Nepal, Portugal, India, Russia and Nigeria participated.
