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Daily Archives: 2017-06-12

India host Kyrgyz Republic in a vital 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier!

India are basking in the glory of winning seven matches on the trot but coach Stephen Constantine isn’t being complacent ahead of taking on the Kyrgyz Republic tomorrow, June 13 in their first home match of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – UAE qualifiers. One being asked whether being placed …

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Did East Bengal & Mohun Bagan overplay their cards in ISL / I-League merger?

Kolkata giants East Bengal Club and Mohun Bagan AC for the moment are not part of the expanded 10 team Indian Super League and will ply their trade in the I-League, while their toughest rivals in recent years in Bengaluru FC make the switch from I-League to Indian Super League. …

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Bengaluru FC win bid, leave I-League to join ISL from coming season!

Former I-League champions Bengaluru FC’s bid to be part of the Indian Super League turned out to be a winning one after the Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) announced today evening that the JSW-owned side along with TATA Steel would be the two new teams in the 2017/18 season. The …

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India striker Sunil Chhetri: We have a huge task at hand!

Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri who has already scored 53 goals in 93 International outings donning the Indian National Colour said the vibes in the team are very positive at the moment. “It’s been a while since we feel so positive approaching a game. Winning a game is always good for …

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LaLiga president Javier Tebas confirmed as headline speaker at iSportconnect London Directors’ Club!

Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, has been confirmed as the headline speaker at the iSportconnect Directors’ Club on July 12, 2017. With the iSportconnect Directors’ Club event taking place under the Chatham House rule, Tebas will join delegates at Coutts London to share his personal experiences from LaLiga in a …

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Indian Super League expands to 10 cities with inclusion of Bengaluru FC & TATA Steel (Jamshedpur)!

The Indian Super League – a globally renowned football competition from the Indian sub-continent will be seen in its new avatar this 2017-18 season. After successfully establishing Indian football in the global arena and achieving the rare milestone of being the third most attended football league globally, the three-season young …

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‘Beds For Travelling Fans’ campaign set to be a gamechanger in Indian Football!

Are you a diehard fan of the Indian National Team? Are you travelling to Bengaluru to cheer for them? Are you still worried about a place to stay despite your tickets having been booked? ‘Beds for Travelling Fans,’ is the latest campaign launched by West Block Blues, in what is …

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AFC’s Shaikh Salman hails South Korea for successful hosting of FIFA U-20 World Cup!

The AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed South Korea’s incredibly successful hosting of the FIFA U-20 World Cup which concluded on Sunday, June 11. Shaikh Salman noted that the success truly reflects South Korea’s position in world football, as well as its ability and enhanced reputation …

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FIFA awards Russian media rights for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup!

FIFA has granted the Russian media rights for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup to the 2SPORT2 consortium (representing Channel One, RTR and Match TV), which will ensure comprehensive TV, internet, mobile and radio coverage of the competition. In line with FIFA’s aims to reach the widest possible audience and to …

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