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Monthly Archives: June 2016

1st Division Odisha League to kick-off on July 20 in Cuttack!

The Football Association of Odisha has decided to kick-off the 1st Division Odisha League (FAO 1st Division) at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on July 20, 2016. The Groupings of the FAO 1st Division preliminary round with 26 teams and the FAO 2nd Division with seven teams in two groups …

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NorthEast United FC have signed talented Lalrempuia Fanai for ISL – Season 3!

Indian Super League franchise NorthEast United FC have signed high talented 20 year old midfielder Lalrempuia Fanai for ISL – Season 3 The Lunglei-born 20 year old Lalrempuia Fanai from Mizoram is regarded as one of India’s brightest young midfielders, who according to NEUFC is, “a youngster possessing an abundance …

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India defender Sandesh Jhingan strums the Guitar to ‘maintain balance’!

There is this thing with defenders in the ‘Beautiful Game.’ They might look rugged on the field – tackling for the ball, screaming for the Team to maintain shape, giving their blood and sweat to keep the opposition at bay. But off pitch, it can be one of the most …

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VIDEO – The Quint: Subrata Pal on 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, ISL & More!

The India international goalkeeper Subrata Pal spoke to The Quint about the difference between the Indian Super League and I-League. He also said that the players are provided better facilities in the ISL as compared to I-League, while Team India is in a time of transition!

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England striker Jamie Vardy agrees to stay at EPL champions Leicester City!

After a lot of speculations and drama, England striker Jamie Vardy has extended his contract at English Premier League champions Leicester City FC for another four years. Both parties, Leicester City and Vardy’s representatives, hope that this announcement will end recent speculation regarding Jamie’s future and confirm his long term …

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Kits handed out at GFDC – Vagator Training Centre!

The Goa Football Development Council distributed full football kits to 98 trainees of GFDC Vagator Football Development Centre who have been coming regularly for training. Welcoming the gathering at the kit investiture ceremony, Sister Liberata Fernandes, Centre Manager thanked GFDC for giving opportunity to young trainees to learn football from …

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VIDEO: Commentator Guðmundur Benediktsson ecstatic on Iceland’s winner!

Tiny Iceland has been one of the big positive surprises at the UEFA European Championships 2016 in France! Their win yesterday against Austria in Group F along with qualifying for the knockout stages one of the fairytales in world football. And here comes Icelandic commentator Guðmundur Benediktsson, who is ecstatic …

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes joins Premier Futsal in India!

Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has signed a deal to play for the next three seasons of Premier Futsal, the world’s first-ever multi-national futsal league announced today in an emphatic statement of intent ahead of its inaugural season. Scholes is one of those rare English footballers who played their …

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Mohammedan Sporting sign keeper Vinay Singh; striker Manvir Singh join practice!

Mohammedan Sporting Club, who are gearing for the forthcoming Calcutta Football League, have boosted their goalkeeping unit with the addition of experienced custodian Vinay Singh. Hailing from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh the 37-year old is best known for his 8-year long stint at Churchill Brothers SC (2003-2011) where he won I-League …

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VIDEO: Irish Fans ‘Serenade French Girl’ in Bordeaux Shenanigans!

Fans from across Europe who have come to France for the UEFA Euro 2016 have been criticised for their drunken and violent behaviour. But not all have behaved badly, the best example are the Ireland and Northern Ireland fans, who do drink but have come to France for a party. …

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