FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger has visited India to kick off the ground-breaking Talent Development Scheme (TDS) in the world’s most populous nation, a significant moment in FIFA’s efforts to grow the game and raise standards around the world. The four-day tour included a visit to the …
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The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 has all the ingredients to be a thriller following the official draw in Doha on Thursday, November 23. Defending champions Saudi Arabia lead the cast, with former winners South Korea (2020), Uzbekistan (2018), Japan (2016) and Iraq (2013) also looking to become the …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show with the aftermath of India’s loss to Qatar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the YouTubers Sayan Sarkar and Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri.
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Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 CONCACAF Nations League (CNL) Quarterfinals, CONCACAF has confirmed the pairings for the CONCACAF Nations League Finals presented by Qatar Airways (CNLF) Semifinals and the CNL Play-In. These decisive and exciting matches, featuring the region’s eight best men’s national teams, will take place in the …
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AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, and FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger addressed the media in the city the day after India’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 against Qatar, to discuss the paths to develop Indian Football, and to enhance its youth development system, on Wednesday, November 22, …
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One year on from the unforgettable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, FIFA is delighted to announce the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Qatar Airways until 2030 as its Global Airline Partner. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, joined Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer for the signing …
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The ever growing stature of Asian football was further underlined today as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and VISA, the global payment services provider, announced a regional partnership that will cover the ongoing AFC Champions League season (2023/2024) as well as the Continent’s most prestigious men’s tournament – the AFC …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show with a special watchalong of the India vs Qatar match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Akshata Shukla and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the YouTubers Sayan Sarkar, Hiren Patel and Musa join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is …
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Defender Kristoffer Ajer has committed his future to Brentford FC. The Norway international has signed a new deal which runs until the summer of 2028; the club has an option to extend Ajer’s contract by an additional 12 months. Ajer made his 50th appearance for the Bees before the international …
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AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar proved too hot to handle for Igor Stimac’s boys as the Blue Tigers went down 0-3 in their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Joint Qualification campaign, on Tuesday, November 21. Stimac made five changes to …
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