Indian National Team skipper Sunil Chhetri says he always feels at home while in Kolkata. As the countdown for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers begin, Sunil opens up about his fondest memories of Kolkata, the fans in the ‘City of Joy,’ India’s preparation, the current crop of Liston, Manvir, and …
Read More »Chennaiyin FC sign Bengal skipper Monotosh Chakladar!
Two-time champions Chennaiyin FC have signed Bengal captain and defender Monotosh Chakladar ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League – Season 9. Chakladar is the third fresh signing for Marina Machans this summer. It is also a maiden ISL contract for the 24-year-old footballer, who captained Bengal in the 75th …
Read More »UEFA outlines Terms of Reference for Independent Review & issues apology to fans for distressing events at Champions League final!
UEFA issues apology to all fans caught up in the distressing events on Saturday, May 28. UEFA wishes to sincerely apologise to all spectators who had to experience or witness frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final at the Stade de France on 28 …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: India’s 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers preparations!
XtraTime shows footage of India’s Blue Tigers preparations for the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
Read More »DFL awards Bundesliga & Bundesliga 2 licenses for the 2022–23 season!
All 36 applicants that qualify on the basis of sporting performance are receiving a licence to participate in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for the upcoming 2022–23 season. In the licensing process, financial, sporting, legal, staffing, administrative, infrastructural and media-related criteria were examined in accordance with the licensing regulations of …
Read More »CAF targets women Safety and Security Officers empowerment!
For the last three years, the CAF Safety and Security Department has been on a drive to improve the standards of safety and security measures in African football. This week, as part of this drive, over a hundred women safety and security officers from all over the African continent were …
Read More »Oceania hosts FIFA Guide to Club Licensing in Women’s Football workshop!
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) hosted an extensive webinar highlighting the recently launched FIFA Guide to Club Licensing in Women’s Football this week. FIFA’s Professional Football and Women’s Football Department Advisor Andres Portabella presented the informative session on Thursday, June 2. The event was made available to OFC’s 11 Member …
Read More »India’s Liston Colaco: Everything is of the team, for the team, by the team!
A player with immense potential, Liston Colaco has been the flavour of the season so far. But he isn’t willing to soak in glory and feels his journey as a player has just started. In a freewheeling chat, Liston opens up about him being labelled as a ‘superstar’, his secret …
Read More »President Victor Montagliani praises all 41 MAs ahead of second edition of CONCACAF Nations League!
CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani has praised all 41 of the Confederation’s Member Associations as they come together to compete for the second edition of the CONCACAF Nations League (CNL) presented by Qatar Airways. The group stage of the second edition of the CNL will be played …
Read More »UEFA and CONMEBOL launch new intercontinental events!
Following the success of the Finalissima between UEFA EURO 2020 winners Italy, and CONMEBOL Copa América champions Argentina, which saw the South Americans win 3-0 and was played yesterday to a sold-out Wembley Stadium in London, UEFA and CONMEBOL have today announced a series of new events involving women’s football, …
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