Kolkata giants East Bengal Club have announced that Francisco Bruto da Costa has joined them as a coach for the 2020/21 season. Currently it is unclear if East Bengal will play in the Indian Super League or I-League, then in the ISL Francisco can only be an assistant coach, while …
Read More »Rebels FC Football Academy to hold youth & senior trials!
Bangalore-based Rebels FC Football Academy are set to hold trials for their U-13, U-15, Under-18 and senior teams from August 11 to 14, 2020. The Rebel FC Football Academy trials are open for: Under-13: Individuals born between January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2009 Under-15: Individuals born between January 1, …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Jose Barreto & Sony Norde wishes on Mohun Bagan Day!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants Mohun Bagan legends Jose Ramirez Barreto and Sony Norde pay their respect and wishes on Mohun Bagan Day! Watch their messages to the club and its fans!
Read More »Remembering India vs Bangladesh in Leicester; July 29, 2000!
July 29, 2000 was a Saturday and on that afternoon at the old Filbert Street ground of Leicester City, India took on Bangladesh in the first-ever South Asian derby on British soil. Over 3,000 fans turned up for the game and there were more Bangladeshi at the ground than Indians, …
Read More »Kerala Blasters extend contract of defender Abdul Hakku until 2023!
Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters have announced the contract extension of defender Abdul Hakku Nediyodath until 2023. 25 year old Tirur-born Abdul Hakku Nediyodath started his football locally with Sports Academy Tirur in Mallappuram district. After five years playing locally, Abdul Hakku joined DSK Shivajians FC in 2013 and …
Read More »ATK Mohun Bagan & Pritam Kotal sign new contract until 2022!
Defending Indian Super League champions ATK Mohun Bagan and India right-back Pritam Kotal on Mohun Bagan Day today, July 29 announced the signing of a new contract until summer 2022. 26 year old Uttarpara-born Pritam Kotal who played for United SC and Wari AC at youth level before joining the …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Joseba Beitia to get award at virtual Mohun Bagan Day!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants Mohun Bagan are holding their Mohun Bagan Day today, July 29 as a virtual event online. One of the star guests is Spanish midfielder Joseba Beitia, who has been named Mohun Bagan’s Footballer of the Year!
Read More »VIDEO: AIFC Chat with Legends Ep. 1 – Armando Colaco!
A new series titled AIFC Chat with the Legends – a journey back in time, will give the viewers a chance to know some of our Indian Football Coaches who with their achievements have rightfully earned the tag of ‘Legends’. This first episode features, Champion Coach from Goa, Armando Colaco. …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Omid Singh undecided if he will join East Bengal or not!
As XtraTime reports, Indian origin footballer Omid Singh from Iran is still undecided if he will join East Bengal Club or not as he wants to play in the ISL to get a chance to represent the Indian national tean. Meanwhile Mehtab Singh is set to leave the red and …
Read More »420 Grams S02E45: How Will Foreign Player Rule and Other Changes Impact India’s National Football Teams?
Joining the 420 grams crew on the show is former AIFF national team director, Delhi Dynamos and East Bengal FC advisor Tathagatha Mukherjee. They talk about various aspects of the foreign player rule and a ground-up vs. top-down approach to developing the sport. This episode was aired live on Facebook …
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