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Daily Archives: 2017-12-12

Champions Aizawl FC set to face Churchill Brothers in their first home match!

Defending I-League champions Aizawl FC are going to host Goan outfit Churchill Brothers SC in their first home fixture this season at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl tomorrow, December 13. On their way to clinching the title last season, Aizawl FC scored six goals and conceded only two goals …

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BBC: Maradona statue in Kolkata – When football sculptures go wrong!

While Kolkata is celebrating the visit of Argentinian legend Diego Maradona, the statue of the former No.10 which was unveiled in the city of joy yesterday has become global ridicule with people asking, why do statues of footballers have to go so wrong. The sad part is that such a …

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Malaysia Super League gets AFC Champions League spot from 2019 onwards!

Malaysia Super League (MSL) teams will benefit from the latest Asian Football Confederation Member Association rankings by gaining automatic spots in the AFC Champions League in the 2019 season. Clubs from Asia’s strongest national leagues receive automatic berths into the annual continental club football competition and MSL teams will be …

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Macron & Serie A newcomers S.P.A.L. launch Vintage Style Shirt!

The historic Italian club S.P.A.L. (Società Polisportiva Ars et Labor 2013) and Italian kit maker Macron celebrated the club’s 110-year history with a limited edition jersey inspired by what the “bianco azzurro” club wore in the 1950s. The vintage style S.P.A.L. jersey that reflects in detail the style of that …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: Argentina legend Diego Maradona at his trophy unveiling!

Argentinian legend Diego Armando Maradona was at the Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata on Monday, where he was greeted with love, aura, emotion and elegance. A 12 feet statue of Diego Maradona’s World Cup winning moment of 1986 was unveiled by the legend himself.

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‘Underdog’ champions Aizawl FC look to snatch I-League again!

After scripting a miraculous tale of the ‘underdog champions’ by winning last seasons edition of the I-League, Aizawl FC are not willing to remove the foot of the pedal in the 11th edition of the national championship, even after undergoing a massive change in team composition. Newly appointed head coach …

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Rajyavardhan Rathore felicitates former Indian football team captain Gurdev Singh Gill!

Former Indian national football team captain Gurdev Singh Gill was felicitated in New Delhi today for his outstanding contribution to Indian football. Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore presented him a shawl, memento and a cheque of Rs. 5 Lakh (500,000) on the occasion. …

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First ever AIFF Women’s Grassroots Leaders Course conducted in West Bengal!

An AIFF Women’s Grassroots Leaders Course under the FIFA Live Your Goals programme was conducted between December 6 to December 8 at the Delhi Public School in Howrah, West Bengal. This was the first ever Women’s Grassroots Leaders Course conducted in West Bengal with the first female footballer Arjuna Awardee …

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India announce SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship squad!

A 23 strong squad was announced by Head Coach Maymol Rocky for the upcoming SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from December 17, 2017. The squad is as follows – Goalkeepers: Monika Devi, Khushi Chanu, Manisha Defenders: Mekola Devi, Sarita Soreng, Pushparani Devi, Pavithra Murugesan, Yumlembam …

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