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Daily Archives: 2016-10-13

ISL-3: Champions Chennaiyin FC defeat last season finalists FC Goa at home!

In a rematch of the 2015 Indian Super League final, champions Chennaiyin FC hosted runners-up FC Goa at the Marina Arena better known as the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai with the hosts winning once more, this time 2-0 due to goals from Hans Mulder and Mehrajuddin Wadoo. After chances …

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Germany’s Toni Kroos signs a contract extension Real Madrid until 2022!

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has signed an extension to his contract with Real Madrid in the club boardroom with club president Florentino Pérez to remain with the La Liga club until 2022. After signing, Kroos received a replica of the Cibeles fountain where the team celebrates its victories and a shirt …

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FIFA takes steps to improve governance & compliance as well as football development efforts!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has briefed the FIFA Council this week on the concrete steps the FIFA administration has taken to address pre-existing concerns regarding governance and financial controls at the organisation. President Infantino said that a number of initiatives have been completed, while others are underway, in three areas …

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BRICS U-17 Football Cup: Brave India lose 1-3 to mighty Brazil!

When was the last time India clashed swords against five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil in Football in any age group? You try to find out by flipping the pages of the history books, but the books state ‘never’. And even as India went down fighting 1-3 against Brazil in …

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EPL’s Chelsea FC & Nike announce long-term Partnership!

Chelsea Football Club today announced a new technical partnership with Nike, which represents the largest commercial deal in the club’s history. The long-term agreement will see Nike, the world’s leading sports footwear and apparel company, become the official kit supplier beginning with the 2017/18 season. Nike will produce strips for …

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BRICS U-17 Football Cup: South Africa beat Russia, reach final!

South Africa secured a date with destiny after the ‘Amajimbos’ defeated Russia 3-1 to become the second Team to qualify for the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament final after Brazil, at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa earlier today. A goal apiece by Lyle Foster, Mswati Mavuso and skipper Luke Le …

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Goa Pro League: Sporting Goa face Vasco SC with an eye on the top spot!

After a fantastic performance against Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim, Sporting Clube de Goa will look to continue their fine run in the Goa Pro League when they take on Vasco SC in an away fixture on Friday, October 14 at the Duler Stadium in Mapusa. Sporting Goa are currently …

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Subroto Cup 2016: DSK Shivajians-LIFA brave Brazil’s Paranaense, go down fighting!

DSK Shivajians – LIFA’s sturdy first half performance was undone by Brazilian side Clube Atletico Paranaense in the second half as the latter came from behind to win 1-2 in their Subroto Cup 2016 encounter at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. After taking the lead in the second half …

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Soccerex Asian Forum 2016 Conference Programme: Session Concepts released!

The Soccerex Asian Forum 2016 programme has been put together to meet the specific needs of the region, particularly focusing on major event planning, delivery and legacy, sports performance and sports marketing. In 2022 the football world will look to Qatar as the country hosts the region’s first FIFA World …

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DFL (Bundesliga) CEO Christian Seifert’s contract renewed until 2022!

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH is entering the future with Christian Seifert at the helm to continue the successful development of German professional football in the years ahead. The supervisory board of the DFL has come to an agreement with Seifert, who has held the position of CEO since 2005, …

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