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The new initiative Advance 11 gives MAs a platform to measure and benchmark their capabilities against a set of guidelines.
By implementing and following these structured set of guidelines, MAs can identify and evaluate their individual strengths and weaknesses.
Advance 11 is the AFC’s way of helping MAs to improve in all aspects of the game. The criteria is displayed as typical starting positions in a clear visual manner.
MAs will have Advance 11 delivered in three stages shown below, to ensure that optimum results are achieved:
Advance 11 offers MAs the chance to address a wide variety of areas both on and off the pitch.
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FIFA has entered into a partnership with Konami to use its eFootball game for the FIFAe World Cup.
This collaboration will feature two tournaments, one for console and one for mobile, with participants from 18 nations competing for the title of FIFAe world champion.
This move is part of FIFA’s strategy to maintain relevance in gaming and esports, particularly in engaging younger fans. FIFA has also expanded its esports portfolio with deals involving Rocket League and Football Manager.
The partnership fills the void left by EA Sports following their high-profile split with FIFA in 2022. Konami’s eFootball, an evolution of the Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series, is currently the only comparable game to EA Sports FC on the market.
FIFA’s Chief Business Officer, Romy Gai, has championed the new deal highlighting their excitement at the prospect.
“We are incredibly excited to join forces with Konami, this collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to promote football globally and to provide a platform for players to showcase their skills.”
Konami the Japanese gaming company, this partnership provides legitimacy and increased awareness for eFootball, which has struggled to compete with EA Sports in recent years.
The collaboration is seen as a necessary step for FIFA, given the lack of alternatives and the time it would take to develop a new soccer simulation game. It allows FIFA to continue its presence in soccer-based esports while exploring other gaming opportunities.
Esports has grown massively in viewership and investment over the last decades, it has become a major part of the franchising side of football.
Even in Australia the rise in Esports popularity has coincided with the rise in football popularity, one can not argue against their connection towards football popularity.
FIFA have shown that Esports has become an ever-present strategy in their development of the game. For investors and shareholders in football, Esports impact is something that should not be disregarded.
The 2024 Australia Sports Innovation Week (ASIW), the Southern Hemisphere’s premier sports technology event, takes place in Melbourne from Tuesday, October 22 to Friday, October 25, 2024. Attendees can explore a variety of events to tailor their ideal Sports Innovation Week experience.
Some of the events that will be included in the week are the following:
Women-led Design
Presented by Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), this event showcases pioneering women founders who have transformed the industry with their innovative products and solutions in sports apparel, protective gear, health and fitness initiatives, and children’s physical development.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with these innovations, uncover the stories behind their success, gain valuable insights into their design philosophies, and learn how they are influencing the future of sports, participation, and sportstech.
This event is ideal for those interested in the convergence of sports, technology, and women-led innovation.
Click here to find out more information about this event.
Performance Workshop Series
The Performance Workshop Series is crafted to provide an overview and insights into three critical areas where cutting-edge sports psychology approaches can be applied to sports clubs, organisations, and athletes.
Over the course of three workshops, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of developing a performance psychology curriculum, creating high-performance environments, and implementing mental conditioning programs.
Participants have the option to attend individual workshops or all three sessions.
In recent years, sporting apparel has undergone significant innovation, driven by research into new materials, manufacturing techniques, seamless bonding technologies, and other advancements that are paving the way for new consumer and professional sportswear.
The RMIT textiles team will offer insights into recent industry collaborations and projects, along with a tour of their textiles research and testing lab, which is spearheading innovation in Melbourne.
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Industry professionals should attend these events at Sports Innovation Week to stay ahead of cutting-edge developments in sports technology, network with leaders and innovators, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends shaping the future of sports, performance, and athlete well-being.
These events provide opportunities to learn about groundbreaking advancements, from performance psychology to sports apparel, that can enhance their expertise and drive innovation in their own organisations.
