Arunava Chaudhuri

Applications open for FIFA Women’s Coach Mentorship programme!

Coinciding with the one-year anniversary since the launch of the FIFA Women’s Development Programme, FIFA has announced on Friday, September 3 that applications are now open for the 2021/22 edition of Coach Mentorship. As one of the eight programmes available under the FIFA Women’s Development Programme, Coach Mentorship aims to …

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NorthEast United FC sign winger Laldanmawia Ralte!

Indian Super League franchise NorthEast United FC have announced the signing of winger Laldanmawia Ralte from Hyderabad FC for the 2021/22 season. 28 year old Mizoram-born Laldanmawia Ralte played football locally in his youth. He played in the inaugural Mizoram Premier League for Dinthar FC, then moving on to Chanmari …

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Aizawl FC announce the return of Argentina midfielder Matias Veron!

Former I-League champions Aizawl FC have announced the return of Argentinian attacking midfielder Matias Veron for the 2021/22 season. The 27-year-old Matias Veron is an attacking midfielder who played in his native Argentina for Atletico de Rafaela II (twice), Tiro Federal de Morteros, CD Libertad, and Juventud Unida RC (twice) …

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XtraTime VIDEO: AIFF not looking for India to switch to Central Asia!

XtraTime spoke with AIFF general secretary Kushal Das to find out if India was looking to switch to the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) from the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). The AIFF isn’t looking for a regional association switch, but rather for tournament exposure for its junior boys and …

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SC East Bengal retain Raju Gaikwad, sign Hira Mondal & Joyner Lourenco!

Indian Super League side SC East Bengal have announced the retention of Raju Gaikwad besides the signing of Hira Mondal and Joyner Lourenco. While Hira Mondal returns to East Bengal from Mohammedan Sporting, Joyner Lourenco joins the red and gold from Jamshedpur FC. Centre-back Gaikwad returned to East Bengal in …

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NEROCA FC announce the signing of two players from Chennai trials!

I-League side NEROCA (North Eastern Re-Organising Cultural Association) FC have announced the signing of two players in Venkatesh and Pandia Rajan ahead of the 2021/22 season. Both Venkatesh and Pandia Rajan were selected by NEROCA FC after appearing at the club trials in Chennai.

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2021 CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 Championship qualifiers draw set for September 10!

CONCACAF has announced that the 2021 CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 Championship qualifiers draw will take place Friday, September 10 at 11:00am ET. Fans will be able to follow the event via the Confederation’s Official App and Website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel. The 2021 CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 Qualifiers will include the …

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NorthEast United FC extend contract of defender Provat Lakra!

Indian Super League franchise NorthEast United FC have announced the contract extension of defender Provat Lakra for the 2021/22 season. 24 year old Kalimpong-born Provat Lakra moved in his youth to Kolkata and had his breakthrough with United SC sister club Pathachakra. He moved on loan to Gokulam Kerala FC …

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