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Kashiwa Reysol, Achievements, the Aspire Pitches Are a Place Match of the Competition Will Be Between International Cup’S Social Media Platforms 1 Monday 04 Feb 2019 Welcome to The Stars of Tomorrow @alkassintlcup www.alkassinternationalcup.com Monday 04 Feb 2019 2 3 ALL-FEMALE TEAM OF FIFA REFEREES TO OFFICIATE THE ALKASS INTERNATIONAL CUP Each year, the Alkass International Cup It is not the first time that female referees decisions made with the use of video features some of the best young footballers have been selected for a men’s international footage. In 2018, VARs were written into from across the globe in a unique, world-class football tournament. In 2017, seven female the Laws of the Game by the International setting. Therefore, it is a necessity to move match officials were picked as support Football Association Board (IFAB) following with the times. This year, the tournament has referees for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. trials in a number of major competitions. two firsts, the implementation of a VAR system Reflecting a change in football worldwide, and an all-female team of referees – a rarity a statement by the tournament’s organising Of late, VAR has started to be in men’s international football. committee said, implemented internationally. Having been Essa Abdulla Al-Hitmi used most recently from the quarter-finals Chairman of the Organising Committee of Ahead of the eighth edition of the FIFA “For the first-ever time, FIFA has selected of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup onwards, this Al Kass International Cup Women’s World Cup, which will be held in female referees for a men’s tournament. The summer it was implemented at the 2018 nine cities across France from the 7th of June results and improvements seen in the joint FIFA World Cup in Russia, for the first time in to the 7th of July, the Alkass International Cup preparations have shown that the time has a World Cup. It is also in operation in Italy offers a chance for the very same referees to come for the elite female referees to officiate and Germany’s top divisions, as well as As-salamu alaykum. officiate in another international setting. in men’s competitions together with their some FA Cup and Carabao Cup games male colleagues.” in England. VAR is set to be introduced in This February, FIFA are holding a seminar for the English Premier League next season, It is a true pleasure for me to welcome This year, the Alkass International Cup Of course, the Qatar Football Association both male and female referees in Doha, In another first for the Alkass International following “non-live” trials this season. you all to the eighth edition of the Alkass will host 12 under-17 squads, each from continues to offer expert support, and the women are linking up with the Cup, this year the refereeing teams will be International Cup, a tournament that different countries, proving that this is enhancing the competition and assisting Alkass International Cup to continue their using Video Assisted Refereeing (VAR), a will be filled with action, suspense and truly a global tournament befitting the with tournament governance and preparation for the World Cup in June. system whereby an assistant referee reviews excitement, and feature some of the world’s most popular sport. Amongst sponsorship. best young footballers in the world. the participating teams are European giants Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain Last but not least, this world-class We enter this tournament on a high, and Bayern Munich, each of whom are tournament has also benefitted from its off the back of a historic footballing making a return trip to the competition. association with the Supreme Committee win for the State of Qatar at the for Delivery & Legacy who have provided 2019 AFC Asian Cup. I would like to With Qatar increasingly in the footballing wise leadership and guidance over the extend my congratulations to Qatar’s spotlight as the country prepares to host years, helping the Alkass International heroic national football team for their the 2022 FIFA World Cup, we hope this Cup become part of Qatar’s unique resounding success – one that has tournament will enable participating footballing vision. inspired us all. clubs and their fans to build a lasting relationship with our nation - one that will Qatar’s victory in the Asian Cup has I was so proud to see our gifted flourish in advance of 2022 and beyond. created a thrilling atmosphere across footballers - many of whom are the country, and I am sure that we will graduates of the incredible Aspire Here in Qatar, our footballing efforts see young fans coming to watch the Academy - lifting the Asian Cup. Some focus both on and off the field, next generation of world football stars, of the stars of the victory over Japan, like developing world-class teams while dreaming of becoming the next Akram Al Moez Ali and Akram Afif, learned their also building a lasting legacy to pass Afif or Al Moez Ali. craft on the very pitches that will host this on to our future generations. Doha is tournament. They are an inspiration to rapidly establishing itself as one of the Afif, Ali and the entire Qatar team were the youngsters who will be taking to the leading sports capitals of the world. This the standout performers of the 2019 field over the next 12 days. tournament provides ample evidence AFC Asian Cup. Equally important was of Qatar’s hosting capabilities for major their impeccable behavior both on As a small nation we have shown that, international sporting events, and and off the field – a superb display of with careful planning and continuous reinforces our love for the beautiful sportsmanship. I believe that such ideals hard work, we are able to compete game. can help unite the world through football with - and prevail against - the very by promoting tolerance and cultural best. As the celebrations continue, they To keep up with the latest technological understanding. Alkass International Cup serve as the perfect platform for the advances, this year we will adopt the 2019 is another step in this direction. Alkass International Cup 2019 - a unique use of Video Assisted Referee (VAR). offering to the world of football. Moreover, in preparation for the I wish all competing teams the best of Women’s World Cup in France this June, luck over the coming tournament, as Since its inauguration in 2012, the Alkass we are welcoming an all-female team football fans across the world witness the International Cup has established itself of FIFA referees to officiate at the 2019 stars of tomorrow, today. as one of the world’s premier youth Alkass International Cup. football tournaments. We now receive countless requests from teams all across As the eighth year of the tournament Let the games begin! the globe hoping to compete in our kicks off, I would like to extend my sincere illustrious tournament. This enviable and gratitude to the Organising Committee hard-earned reputation allows us to for the hard work they have put in ahead once again welcome back some of of this competition. We are also indebted the world’s most loved and supported to Aspire Zone Foundation for providing clubs, as well as five newcomers to the its pitches, event planning expertise and competition. world-class facilities to the competition. Al Kass International Cup Monday 04 Feb 2019 4 5 TECHNICAL MEETING AL KASS 2019 “With the 2022 FIFA World Cup rapidly approaching, we take immense pride in co-organising and sponsoring this tournament. In addition, Al Kass International Cup continues to contribute towards the development of football skills among our youth at the Aspire Academy. This falls within helping us in the accomplishment of our AZF vision to become the reference for sports excellence worldwide by 2020, and our mission of enhancing sports performance.” Mohammad Khalifa Al-Suwaidi CEO of Aspire Zone Foundation The next generation of football stars have program is recognised as one of the strongest In this year’s tournament, VAR will be used for arrived in Qatar ahead of the eighth edition in the world in many aspects, including the first time, as well as welcoming the FIFA of the Alkass International Cup. detection and selection of talents, in addition Women’s Referees to take part in the Alkass Coaches from some of the world’s finest 2019 winner will be awarded a cash prize of commentary, as well as live streaming the to training, competition and evaluation International Cup. football academies gathered in Doha $75,000 (USD), as well as a trophy and gold matches via the official tournament website. Back for the eighth consecutive year, the of players. In 2017, for the first time in the yesterday ahead of the first games of the medals for the victorious side’s players. tournament brings together the world’s best tournament’s history, Qatar’s own Aspire The Alkass International Cup games will be 2019 Alkass International Cup. Today, the games begin with a spectacular Under-17 football teams, giving talented Academy made it through to the final, facing broadcasted live on Al Kass Sports Channels, This year a total of 12 teams will compete line-up of fixtures for fans to enjoy. At 4:35 young players from 12 of the world’s best- Real Madrid who went on to secure the title. with both English and Arabic commentary. Team officials from clubs including Paris Saint- during the 12-day tournament, with all games pm the inaugural game of the 2019 Alkass known clubs an opportunity to showcase In addition, live streaming of the matches Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played according to FIFA regulations.
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