German Bundesliga record champions FC Bayern Munich earlier today announced the contract extension of Spanish international Thiago Alcántara until June 2021. Thiago, who joined the Bavarians from Catalan giants FC Barcelona in summer 2013 as the wish signing of then coach Pep Guardiola, has evolved as a player at the …
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The first edition of the programme of the 2017 Soccerex Global Convention conference happening in Manchester from September 4 to 6 is now live!
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As football fever continues to grip the country, today, April 28 2017, marks six months to go until the final of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, the first FIFA final India will ever host. On October 28 2017, the two finalists of the competition will take the pitch …
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The second story in our four-part City2City series on the grassroots game across the world, by Manchester City in association with Vice and Etihad Airways. Watch Patrick Vieira and City legend Claudio Reyna as they discuss the impact of grassroots football in New York. Keep your eyes peeled for future …
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Besides writing on my blog arunfoot.com, I now regularly do my arunfoot Videoblog on Facebook LIVE on the latest in the world of football with a special focus on Indian and German football. In the latest installment I speak about the following: 1. 3 Days to go for the I-League …
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Brace yourself for an epic battle! It’s all even in the North East Derby between Shillong Lajong FC and Aizawl FC. Over 2 seasons honours have been shared equally – one win for each team and one draw. It’s thus all to play for in this Sunday’s derby as the …
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The India Under-17 World Cup squad, currently on an exposure trip in Europe, came from two goals down to play out a 2-2 draw against Portugal giants S.L. Benfica U-17 Team at the Seixal Stadium in Lisbon today, April 27. Jitendra and Shahajahan found the net for the Indian Colts …
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Mohun Bagan’s Haitian superstar Sony Norde lauded the amazing I-League performance of Khalid Jamil coached Aizawl FC as the Mohun Bagan winger told XtraTime, “They deserve this moment. I will be happy if they become the eventual champions.” At the same time, he added, “At the same time, I would …
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Dutch Eredivisie side BV Vitesse Arnhem and Italian kit maker Macron have presented the clubs new home shirt that will be unveiled and released for sale on Friday, April 28. This new kit will be officially worn for the first time on Sunday, April 30 at the De Kuip Stadium …
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The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India has its own volunteer programme, providing an opportunity for thousands of Indian and international volunteers to be part of India’s first-ever global football tournament, which will take place across six cities between October 6-28, 2017. Watch …
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