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Daily Archives: 2017-04-02

Does India have a realistic chance to qualify for an expanded 48 team FIFA World Cup?

Only on Thursday, March 30, the Bureau of the FIFA Council met to agree on a proposed slot allocation for the expanded 48 team FIFA World Cup as of the 2026 edition. As per the proposal (Bureau of the FIFA Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!), …

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Sky’s the limit for India’s Bala Devi in 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers!

“We are looking forward to playing the underdog card and we believe we can stun the heavyweights,” exclaims India captain Ngangom Bala Devi. The declaration by the Manipur Police Sports Club player is an indication of the defiant and spirited determination that exists within the South Asian side’s camp as …

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adidas Turbocharge newcomers: MESSI 16+ & X16+ in new colourway!

A black and gold MESSI and a bright green X complete the new Turbocharge collection from adidas Football. The X16+ Purechaos is worn by stars such as Thomas Müller, Gareth Bale or Luis Suarez. The MESSI 16+ Pureagility is reserved for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi. The model …

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India Women’s coach Sajid Dar: We reply on Underdog Card to stun best Teams in the World!

A day before the Indian Women’s Senior National Team face hosts North Korea in their opening clash of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Kim Jun-II Stadium in Pyongyang the kick-off of which is at 12pm IST, Head Coach Sajid Dar stated that the Indian Women “need …

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Goa First Division: Salgaocar Juniors edge past Penha de France!

The Juniors of Salgaocar FC managed to squeeze past Penha de France SC by beating them 1-0 in the GFA First Division league played at the Ambelim ground. Salgaocar Juniors posed a constant threat to the Penha de France box with good through and long range balls to their strikers …

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AFC-AIFF Match Commissioner’s Workshop concludes!

The AFC-AIFF Match Commissioner’s Workshop kicked off in Kolkata yesterday, April 1 and the two-day long workshop concluded today. P. Sivakumar, an eminent FIFA and AFC Match Commissioner from Singapore is the instructor of the workshop where 20 AIFF-appointed Match Commissioners, including five AFC-appointed Match Commissioners from India are invited …

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Odisha prepare to host Junior National Championship & Federation Cup!

The Football Association of Odisha held a Council Meeting earlier today, April 2 at the OCA Conference Hall in Cuttack to discuss about the upcoming 51st Junior National Football Championship for Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy (tier-II) and the Federation Cup-2017. The 51st Junior National Football Championship will be held at …

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AIFF to launch Multi-Continental Champions Cup in August 2017!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) plans to introduce a new invitational multi-continental Champions Cup competition in August 2017. The newly proposed Champions Cup will be an annual affair played between four Countries, starting 2017. The Champions Cup may possibly see participation from an Asian, African and a North American …

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AFC President supports new FIFA World Cup place allocation!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the proposed slot allocation for a 48-team FIFA World Cup, which will give Asia a guaranteed eight places in 2026. Shaikh Salman said, after attending the meeting of Bureau of the FIFA Council on Thursday which …

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