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Monthly Archives: August 2016

DSK Shivajians FC sign former Irish youth international Shane McFaul!

DSK Shivajians FC has confirmed the signing of former Irish youth international Shane McFaul on a two-year deal (2016-18). The midfielder joins the Pune-based squad after plying his trade in England, United States of America, Finland and Ireland. His playing career so far has been decorated with two major honours …

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Afghanistan’s Haroon Amiri joins Mohun Bagan for CFL!

Former Afghanistan captain Haroon Amiri has been signed by Federation Cup champions Mohun Bagan AC for the remainder of the 2016 Calcutta Football League after the clubs fiasco with Daniel Seaborne leaving before signing for the Mariners. 29 year old Kabul born Haroon Amiri, also known as Zohib Islam Amiri …

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FC Goa confirms signing of Mandar Rao Desai, Romeo Fernandes & Laxmikant Kattimani!

Indian Super League franchise FC Goa has confirmed the signing of trio Romeo Fernandes, Mandar Rao Desai and Laxmikant Kattimani. The trio have risen sharply through the ranks in the past two ISL seasons and are seen as vital components of the team. All three players featured heavily last season …

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29 Match Commissioners pass the test in India!

The All India Football Federation conducted a two-day seminar for the aspiring Match Commissioners at the AIFF Headquarters last week. 51 candidates turned up for the seminar and at the end of the two-day program, they had to appear for an examination on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Twenty-nine candidates successfully …

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Germany to gift Schweinsteiger & Podolski a final farewell!

The German Football Federation (DFB) will thank two long time internationals in Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski with a final farewell match. The international friendly against Finland on August 31 in Mönchengladbach will be played under the motto “Servus, Basti.” The match against the Scandinavian team is Germany’s first fixture …

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VIDEO – XtraTime speaks to East Bengal comeback hero Lalrindika Ralte!

East Bengal Club won a thriller 4-3 against United SC after being 1-3 down at one stage in their fourth Calcutta Football League’s Premier Division – A at the floodlit Barasat Municipal Stadium in Kolkata yesterday evening. After the match XtraTime spoke with two goals and winning goalscorer Lalrindika Ralte …

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NorthEast United FC sign keeper Wellington on loan from CS Maritimo of Portugal!

Indian Super League franchise NorthEast United FC have signed Brazilian goalkeeper Wellington de Lima Gomes on loan from Portuguese LIGA NOS side CS Maritimo from Madeira for the upcoming third edition of the ISL. 26 year old Wellington de Lima Gomes was born in Recife and started his professional football …

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VIDEO – Sky Sports: The Pep Guardiola Documentary!

The Pep Guardiola documentary charts the new Manchester City FC manager’s career by those that know him best. A revealing new Sky Sports documentary takes an in-depth look at Manchester City’s new manager, Pep Guardiola, through the eyes of those who know him best, from his playing days as a …

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Calcutta Premier Division: East Bengal score 4-3 comeback win over United SC!

East Bengal Club won a thriller 4-3 against United SC in their fourth Calcutta Football League’s Premier Division – A at the floodlit Barasat Municipal Stadium in Kolkata this evening. Defending champions East Bengal moved to 12 points from four matches, while former I-League side United SC still have to …

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Sony Pictures Network launch new campaign ahead of Spain’s La Liga coverage!

“It’s not Football. It’s War,” is the tagline Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) has chosen for its coverage of the 86th season of the Spanish La Liga across its television channels and other platforms in India which kicks off this weekend. “We always aim to create new and innovative content …

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