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Daily Archives: 2017-12-21

ISL-4: Wasteful Bengaluru FC go down 0-1 to Jamshedpur FC!

Bengaluru FC were guilty of wasting more than a few chances and were punished when Matheus Trindade handed visitors Jamshedpur FC all three points with an injury time penalty at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday evening. With the Blues dominating all aspects of the game, a mistake …

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Germany international striker Sandro Wagner signs for Bayern Munich!

German Bundesliga giants FC Bayern Munich have signed Sandro Wagner from league rivals TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. After completing a medical, the 30 year-old Germany international signed a contract with the record German champions from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. Sandro Wagner, who was born in Munich and whose …

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U-15 Youth League: Chennaiyin FC U-15s maintain unbeaten start!

Chennaiyin FC’s Under-15 team maintained its unbeaten record in the U-15 Youth League season, with a 2-2 draw against RV Soccer School at the MVM School Ground today. Harsha Vardhan and Rishab Menon scored for CFC, with Rishab’s goal coming in the final minute of stoppage time. In a first …

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I-League: Chennai City FC ready to welcome East Bengal at their ‘New Home’ Coimbatore!

The newly shaped Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium of Coimbatore is all set to welcome the I-League at its doorstep with Chennai City FC going head to head against the Kolkata giants East Bengal on December 22, 2017. Speaking at the press conference East Bengal head coach Khalid Jamil said, “We just …

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FIFA Appeal Committee reduces the sanction imposed on Peru’s Paolo Guerrero to a six-month suspension!

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, the FIFA Appeal Committee decided to partially uphold the appeal lodged by the Peruvian international player Paolo Guerrero. The decision rendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on December 7 suspending the player for one year was therefore partially set aside and the initial period of …

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FIFA World Rankings: At end of 2017, India stay 105th, Germany retain top spot!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the December rankings, India stay 105th position behind Georgia, but ahead of Kenya; while Germany stay top. India have 320 points, the same like than last month and …

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I-League: Indian Arrows search for a win against Gokulam Kerala FC!

Eighth-placed Indian Arrows look to get back to winning ways and finish the festive season on a high when the young colts face ninth-placed Gokulam Kerala FC at the Ambedkar Stadium in the Capital tomorrow (December 22, 2017). The kick-off for which is slated at IST 2 PM. Losing two …

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Normalisation committee appointed for the Malian FA!

The Bureau of the FIFA Council had yesterday, December 21, 2017, decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Malian Football Association (FEMAFOOT) in accordance with article 8 paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes. The committee will be in charge of running the daily affairs of FEMAFOOT, reviewing the association’s …

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India Women’s U-15 suffer 0-3 loss to Bangladesh but qualify for final!

The India U15 side suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of hosts Bangladesh in their final group encounter of the ongoing SAFF U15 Women’s Championship in Dhaka today (December 21). After registering comfortable victories against Bhutan and Nepal in the first two matches, the eves met their match against …

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Look Back 2017: India qualify for third AFC U-16 Championship in last four attempts!

India U-16 National Team, under the tutelage of Bibiano Fernandes, qualified to the AFC U16 Championship which will be held in Malaysia next year. Meanwhile, this will be our youngsters’ third-time participation in last four attempts. Punjab-born prolific attacker Vikram led the team who, in the process, beat Palestine 3-0 …

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