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More than half a million people sign up to volunteer at FIFA events!

More than half a million people have now signed up on FIFA’s global volunteer platform. The FIFA volunteer programme, revamped in December 2020, is the largest of its kind in sport, allowing everyone who signs up on the registration portal to apply to take part in any future FIFA tournament. …

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AIFF condoles the death of ex-FIFA referee Gulab Chauhan!

The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of former FIFA referee and AIFF ex-AIFF Executive Committee member Gulab Chauhan, who passed away in his Ahmedabad residence on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Mr. Chauhan officiated as a FIFA referee between 1990 to 1999, and later also functioned as a member …

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India U-20 under pressure against Sri Lanka in SAFF U-20 Championship!

The India U-20 National Team will be looking to put their last defeat against Bangladesh behind them as they prepare for their next match against Sri Lanka in the SAFF U-20 Championship in Bhubaneswar on Friday, July 29. Speaking on the eve of the Sri Lanka game, India U-20 head …

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CAF successfully launches three-day Continental Club Licensing Seminar in Cairo!

The Confederation of African Football (“CAF”) Annual Club Licensing Continental Seminar successfully kicked off in Cairo, Egypt. The seminar is being attended by the 54 CAF Member Associations, FIFA and sister confederation representatives, FIFPRO Africa, Club Licensing Instructors and Leagues representatives from around the continent. The seminar takes places as …

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Jordan FA & Hong Kong FC Academy recognised by the AFC Elite Youth Scheme!

The Jordan Football Association (JFA) is the latest Member Association (MA) to receive full membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme while the Hong Kong FC Academy has been granted a one-star Academy status. As part of JFA’s recommendation, the Al Hussein Sports City for Youth – Polo Stadium have …

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India post maiden win in FIFAe Nations Cup!

The Indian eFootball National Team notched up their first-ever victory in the FIFAe Nations Cup at the Bella Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark when they defeated Morocco 2-1 in their last match on Day 1. Clubbed in Group D, along with Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Mexico, and Morocco, India finished Day …

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Bengaluru FC Colts go down 3-6 to Leicester City in PL NextGen Cup!

Bengaluru FC’s opening encounter of the PL NextGen Cup saw Naushad Moosa’s side go down 3-6 to Leicester City at the Leicester City Academy Grounds in Loughborough on Wednesday. The Foxes, who raced to a 6-0 lead through goals from Kian Pennant (13′,27′), William Alves (18′) and Chris Popov (21′,52′,61′), …

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Eli Sabia stays another year at the Furnace with Jamshedpur FC!

Eli Sabia has extended his stay at Jamshedpur FC ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Super League. The one-year extension will keep him at the club till summer 2023. “I see Jamshedpur FC as a club and a city with big ambitions. We became Champions of India last …

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Chennaiyin FC sign local lad Ajith Kumar!

Chennaiyin FC have signed local boy Ajith Kumar ahead of the upcoming season. The Chennai-born defender will be joining his home side following a two-year stint at Bengaluru FC. Welcoming Ajith into the club, Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani said: “We always love it when we bring a performing Chennai …

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India’s Union Cabinet approves Signing of Guarantees for the hosting of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

The Union Cabinet, chaired by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, July 27 approved the Signing of Guarantees for the hosting of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India. Thanking this very encouraging move by the Government, Sunando Dhar, acting General Secretary of the AIFF said, “We are …

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