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Daily Archives: 2019-03-13

Amarjit, Anwar Ali & Sarthak Golui visit 2022 FIFA World Cup Supreme Committee Museum!

More than a decade ago, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter had called India the “Sleeping Giant of world football”. While that giant may partially be awake after putting out heart-felt performances in the AFC Asian Cup, all efforts are being made to build for the future. Three of the players …

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Chennaiyin FC ride on Jeje Lalpekhlua strike to secure 2019 AFC Cup group stage spot!

A solitary second half goal by Mizo striker Jeje Lalpekhlua helped Chennaiyin FC beat Colombo FC in the 2019 AFC Cup qualifying playoff 2nd leg at The Arena Stadium in Ahmedabad today. With the win, Chennaiyin FC became the first Indian Super League outfit to progress to the group stages …

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India begin SAFF Women’s Cup title defence with resounding win over Maldives!

The Indian women’s national team kicked-off its campaign at the SAFF Women’s Championship with a resounding 6-0 win over Maldives at the Sahid Rangashala Stadium in Biratnagar, Nepal on Wednesday, March 13. Dangmei Grace, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Sanju, Indumathi Kathiresan and Ratanabala Devi – all found the back of the net …

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Mohammedan Sporting go second after trashing TRAU 6-0!

Mohammedan Sporting Club thrash TRAU FC 6-0 at the Kalyani Stadium on Wednesday to keep their Second Division League final round hopes alive. The big win at Kalyani Stadium was powered by Stephanson Pale’s (43′,71′,90+1′) hattrick. The winger was well supported by skipper Philip Adjah (45+5′,66′) who scored a brace …

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7 I-League clubs decide to collectively withdraw from Super Cup!

Seven out of the 11 I-League have announced that they have collectively withdrawn from the upcoming Super Cup 2019 to be played in Bhubaneswar. The seven clubs are I-League champions Chennai City FC, East Bengal Club, Mohun Bagan, NEROCA FC, Aizawl FC, Gokulam Kerala FC, and Minerva Punjab FC. Not …

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Indian Arrows’ Floyd Pinto: The Boys believe they are not there to just make up numbers!

The Indian Arrows have been the flavour of the season with some credible performances in the I-League. The YDP project of AIFF which comprises of the nucleus of boys from the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India, and even some 16-year olds had 11 call ups to the U-23 …

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VIDEO – 420 Grams S01E16: Champs Chennai City FC, Youthful Arrows and Real Kashmir FC Fairytale!

At the end of another exciting season, Newsclick’s 420 Grams team sits down to discuss the best stories of the I-League. Chennai City FC’s Spanish Armada, and the merits of a South Asian coach come up in conversation. Additionally, everyone shares their excitement about the development of the Indian Arrows …

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Nike to kit 14 international Women National Teams!

When 14 Nike federations unveil their uniforms for the ultimate women’s football tournament this summer, millions of fans worldwide will focus on what the kits look like. Less obvious to the viewer, but hugely impactful to the players, is how they fit. For the past three years, Nike has focused …

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