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Daily Archives: 2018-09-12

India’s footballing legends to play for a cause in Goa on Saturday!

Vedanta Sesa Goa Iron Ore is the key sponsor of the ongoing AWES Cup 2018. The company’s commitment to football development reflects in the prestigious Sesa Football Academy, the Vedanta Women’s League and the Vedanta Football Schools grassroots programme. As a part of its commitment to the ex-players and the …

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Jamshedpur FC overcome Atletico Madrid B’s challenge with a 1-0 win!

Jamshedpur FC registered a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid B in their final pre-season match in Madrid, Spain. Sergio Cidoncha, the Spanish forward was the architect of this win as he scored the winning goal in the 54th minute. Cesar Ferrando’s men dominated possession from the word go and were …

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FIFA’s Big 5 Transfer Window Analysis: summer spending by clubs of the Big 5 surpasses USD 4 billion!

The summer 2018 edition of FIFA’s Big 5 Transfer Window Analysis is now available. The report is a summary of activity in the International Transfer Matching System (ITMS) by clubs from England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain (“the Big 5”) during this year’s summer registration period. Key statistics on transfer …

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Mohun Bagan beat Calcutta Customs, lift CFL trophy after eight years!

City giants Mohun Bagan defeated Calcutta Customs 2-0 at their Mohun Bagan ground on Wednesday evening to lift the Calcutta Football League – Premier Division ‘A’ crown for the first-time in eight years. Ugandan striker Henry Kisekka struck twice in the 4th and 45th minutes to edge out a memorable …

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India beat Pakistan 3-1 to reach SAFF Cup 2018 final!

A young Indian national football team defeated archrivals Pakistan 3-1 in the second semifinal of the SAFF Cup 2018 at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka to set-up a final against the Maldives. After a goalless first-half, Manvir scored his first in the 49th minute only to double the score-line twenty …

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Minerva Punjab FC beat Rail Coach Factory in ongoing Punjab Super Football League!

Mohali-based Minerva Punjab FC travelled eastwards to take on Rail Coach Factory at the RCF Stadium in Kapurthala in the third encounter of the 32nd Punjab State Super Football League. The Warriors of Punjab who bagged the I-League title last season fielded a completely revamped squad for the State’s local …

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Salgaocar FC stun ONGC to storm into AWES Cup final!

A youthful Salgaocar FC continued with their superb showing as they defeated ONGC 4-2 via the tiebreaker to enter the final of the AWES Cup, organised by the Association for the Wellbeing of Elder Sportspersons in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) at Tilak Maidan, Vasco on Wednesday. …

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India U-16 – Bekey Oram ready for Dangal at AFC U-16 Championship!

The Indian U-16 football team is all set to kick off its campaign at the upcoming AFC U-16 Championships 2018 having secured their spot last year in September by finishing second in their group. The young colts picked up a total of five points from three games, three of which …

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XtraTime VIDEO: East Bengal’s problems since Johnny Acosta arrival!

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants East Bengal suffered a late 1-2 loss to Mohammedan Sporting in the Calcutta Football League – Premier Division ‘A’ on Tuesday. The question raised now is that of East Bengal’s new Costa Rican recruit Johnny Acosta, who came from playing the 2018 FIFA …

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India U-16 Girls depart for AFC U-16 Women’s Championship qualifiers!

The India U-16 Girls Team left for Mongolia to compete in the AFC U-16 Women’s Qualifiers. India who have been clubbed in Group B along with Laos, Hong Kong, Pakistan and hosts Mongolia, play their first match against Hong Kong on September 15. Head Coach Firmin D’Souza said the “girls …

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