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Monthly Archives: July 2018

Girona FC lift LaLiga World trophy in Kochi after 5-0 win over Kerala Blasters!

Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters FC suffered another heavy defeat, a 0-5 to LaLiga side Girona FC in the final match of the Toyota Yaris LaLiga World tournament, India’s first pre-season tournament, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday, July 28 evening. Girona FC were in control …

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Former Footballer Kalia Kulothungan killed in bike accident!

Former national level footballer Kalia Kulothungan died earlier today in a bike accident in his home town of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. He was 40 years old. After playing local football in Tamil Nadu, in 2000 Kalia Perumal Kulothungan signed for NFL side FC Kochin. But was send on loan …

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Grammy Award-winner Ashanti to perform National Anthem at MLS All-Star Game!

Major League Soccer has announced that Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter, actor, and author, Ashanti, will perform the National Anthem at the 2018 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target on August 1 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as the best of MLS take on Series A giants Juventus FC. The …

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Focus on diet & fitness as India Women’s camp picks up pace!

One of the key elements integral to any athlete’s success is diet. For athletes one of the major factors, the difference between giving their hundred percent and being soggy, which often correlates to the difference between winning and losing, is also diet. With the Indian Women’s Senior National Team in …

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adidas celebrates Atlanta & 2018 MLS All Star game with speciality Speedfactory AM4MLS lifestyle shoe!

adidas has unveiled the Atlanta-inspired adidas Made For MLS (AM4MLS) shoes assembled at SPEEDFACTORY USA. Locally-based creators designed the running sneakers on July 11, 2018 to celebrate the urban soccer and hip-hop culture in Atlanta as the city gets ready to host the 2018 Major League Soccer All-Star Game presented …

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Chennaiyin FC appoint Englishman Kevin Hitchcock as Goalkeeping Coach!

Indian Super League holders Chennaiyin FC are pleased to announce the appointment of Englishman Kevin Hitchcock as Goalkeeping Coach ahead of the 2018/19 season. 55-year-old Hitchcock, who was last working at Birmingham City as goalkeeping coach last season, replaces compatriot Tony Warner. Hitchcock joins new Assistant Coach Paul Groves in …

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XtraTime VIDEO: East Bengal get ready hosting matches of Calcutta Football League!

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants and defending champions East Bengal Club are getting ready in hosting their home matches of the 2018 Calcutta Football League – Premier Division ‘A’. At a press conference yesterday, club secretary Kalyan Majumdar said that club member with their new membership cards would …

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Blue Navy, Camouflage & Neon Yellow in the new Macron third kit for Udinese Calcio!

Italian kit maker Macron and Serie A side Udinese Calcio have presented the first of the three kits for the 2018/19 season. The first to be revealed is the third shirt. An elegant and striking kit with a navy blue colour base, a tone on tone camouflage effect and neon …

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CAS dismisses appeal of former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke!

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by Jérôme Valcke, former Secretary General of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), against the decision issued by the FIFA Appeal Committee (FIFA AC decision) dated June 24, 2016 (with reasons notified on February 3, 2017), in …

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Mizoram Independence Cup: MPL debutants Electric Veng FC upset Aizawl FC!

Electric Veng FC began their season in the most emphatic fashion as they pulled off an unlikely win against two time MPL champions Aizawl FC. First half goals from Isak Vanlalpeka and Vanlalhmangaiha were enough to ensure three points for the MPL newcomers. Aizawl FC did pull one back through …

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