The current FIFA president Gianni Infantino was elected earlier this year with a promise of an expanded FIFA World Cup to allow more nations to participate in the biggest and most important football tournament for national teams. But what should we think about the plans? I have two hearts beating …
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Mohun Bagan kick off their training ahead of 2016/17 I-League!
On Boxing Day, December 26 Asia’s oldest football club in Mohun Bagan AC started their team training ahead of the 2016/17 I-League which kicks off for them with a home match against Churchill Brothers SC on Sunday, December 8. The squad trained under Mohun Bagan head coach Sanjoy Sen, who …
Read More »WIFA, MCGM & Mumbai City FC join hands to launch Just Play Program!
The Western India Football Association (WIFA) with the support of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and Mumbai City FC today announced the launch of the award winning Just Play pilot programme in the state of Maharashtra. Just Play is an Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) programme developed in 11 …
Read More »SAFF Women’s Cup: India ready for Afghanistan in Group B opener!
The India Women’s Team are gearing up to taking on Afghanistan in their SAFF Women’s Cup Group B opener at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri at 6:30pm tomorrow, December 27. “We are well prepared and girls are raring to give it a go tomorrow”, head coach Sajid Dar said. “We …
Read More »India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua confirms return to Mohun Bagan for I-League!
Recently named ‘AIFF Player of the Year’ and India international striker Jeje Lalpekhlua has confirmed that he would return to former champions Mohun Bagan for 2016/17 I-League. Jeje had a very successful 2016 in which he scored 32 goals in 43 appearances for Mohun Bagan, Chennaiyin FC and Team India …
Read More »Mumbai City FC fined by AIFF Disciplinary Committee for ISL-3 semifinal bust up!
The All India Football Federation Disciplinary Committee has fined Mumbai City FC Rs 500,000 (5 Lakhs INR) for ‘Team Misconduct’ under its Disciplinary Code Article 53B for failing to control its players and officials which lead to scuffle after the final whistle during Hero ISL 2016 Match no 59 (Semi-final …
Read More »VIDEO – Dare to Zlatan: Ibrahimovic makes snow angels in his underwear!
Sweden and Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is already a living football legend, but once in a while in his ‘Dare to Zlatan’ stunts he takes it to another level like this Christmas by making snow angels only wearing his underwear. Zlatan posted a short video clip on his official …
Read More »U-18 I-League: Bengaluru FC beat local rivals Ozone Football Academy 5-1!
Bengaluru FC’s Under-18s boys cemented their place at the top of the Rest Of India Zone Group A standings with a 5-1 win over Ozone Football Academy in the U-18 I-League at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Monday. A first-minute header from Mohammad Moinudeen had given Ozone Football Academy the …
Read More »Delhi name team for Sub-Junior National Football Championship – North Zone!
The Delhi Soccer Association has selected their final squad for the Delhi Sub-Junior Boys Team for the Sub-Junior National Football Championship – North Zone qualifiers to be played in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) selection committee, after a 15-day open selection-cum-training camp, announced their final 20 player …
Read More »Chennai City FC sign striker Malsawmfela on loan from Chanmari FC!
I-League new entrants Chennai City FC have continued with their signing spree by now bringing in former India junior striker Malswamfela from Mizoram Premier League champions Chanmari FC on loan. 23 year old Aizawl born Malswamfela a few years ago was regarded as one of India’s brightest prospects after having …
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