Yearly Archives: 2016

FC Goa’s Luciano Sobrosa & Rafael Dumas handed two-match ISL suspension!

The All India Football Federation Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned a two match suspension with immediate effect to FC Goa players Luciano Sobrosa (Jersey no 4) and Rafael Dumas (Jersey no.5) for the Indian Super League 2016. Additionally the Disciplinary Committee have fined FC Goa Rs 240,000 (Two Lac and Forty …

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AFC Referees Special Award for India’s Uvena Fernandes!

The first Indian Woman Assistant Referee ever to officiate in a FIFA World Cup, Uvena Fernandes, will be awarded with the AFC Referees Special Award 2016 in recognition of her officiating in the final match of the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan between Japan and North Korea. …

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FIFA: Give the red card to violence against women and children!

The FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea will not only showcase the best young female footballers in the world, it will provide a crucial platform for an awareness campaign focused on ending violence towards women and children. The #ENDviolence campaign, part of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World …

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Dimitri Payet on the Role of Speed in Football!

Dimitri Payet, France’s world-class attacking midfielder, has built his reputation through a brilliant balance of strength, agility, control and accuracy. Another quality, speed, has pushed him to world-class level — helping realize great success at both club and national level, as well as fan adoration. Summer 2016 was a true …

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ISL-3: Mumbai City FC suffers late defeat to FC Pune City!

High flying Mumbai City FC suffered a late 0-1 defeat to Maharashtra rivals FC Pune City in an Indian Super League – Season 3 derby at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday night. In the first session hosts Mumbai City FC controlled proceedings but despite their domination they created only …

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AIFF Technical Committee meets, India coach Constantine to be offered a one-year extension!

The AIFF technical committee met in Mumbai earlier today with chairman Bhaichung Bhutia, Western Indian Football Association’s (WIFA) CEO Henry Menezes, Kerala Football Association general secretary Anil Kumar and AIFF academy instructor Scott O’Donell besides AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das in attendance. The key topic of discussion in the meeting …

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VIDEO: Baichung Bhutia speaks at FIFA RDO Shaji Prabhakaran’s book launch!

FIFA Regional Development Officer for South and Central Asia Shaji Prabhakaran launched his book, ‘Back To The Roots, A definitive Guide To Grassroots & Football Development’, at a five star Hotel in New Delhi on November 7 in the presence of a stellar cast inclusive of AIFF President Praful Patel, …

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ISL-3: FC Goa look for inspiration ahead of encounter against NorthEast United FC!

FC Goa find themselves at the bottom of the table following the loss to Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. With the tournament in its second phase already, the Gaurs need to win almost every game from now on if they have to qualify for the …

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