Arunava Chaudhuri

Odisha FC appoint Stuart Baxter as new head coach!

Indian Super League franchise Odisha FC have named experienced English journeyman Stuart Baxter as their head coach for the 2020/21 season. 66 year old Wolverhampton in England born of Scottish parentage, Stuart William Baxter came through the youth system at Preston North End, where he also made his professional debut. …

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VIDEO: Punjab FC coach Curtis Fleming speaks about Racism!

New Punjab FC manager Curtis Fleming speaks to Lockdown Football about what he has found in how English football clubs treat black coaches who apply for managerial jobs, and how to get more coaches from all backgrounds into the game besides speaking about his experiences in India.

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Germany’s Timo Werner joins Chelsea FC from RB Leipzig!

English Premier League side Chelsea FC has reached an agreement with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to sign Germany striker Timo Werner for a fee of around 53 million Euros. The 24-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Blues, and will remain at the German club for the rest of the …

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XtraTime VIDEO: AIFF suggests IM Vijayan’s name for Padma Shri Award!

As XtraTime reports, the All India Football Federation has suggested the name of Indian football legend I.M. Vijayan’s for the Padma Shri Award. XtraTime spoke to I.M. Vijayan about how he feels as the AIFF have suggested his name for the Padma Shri!

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