Press Release

Bureau of the FIFA Council takes initial measures with regard to war in Ukraine!

First and foremost, FIFA would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Violence is never a solution and FIFA expresses its deepest solidarity to all people affected by what is happening in Ukraine. FIFA calls again for the urgent restoration …

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FC Goa’s Clifford Miranda praises team attitude despite loss!

FC Goa suffered yet another loss on Saturday, when Mumbai City FC beat them 2-0. The Gaurs’ ineffectiveness in the final third, along with the mistakes in defence cost them the three points, as they remain rooted to ninth place. The Men in Orange fielded a lineup with big changes, …

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Bengaluru FC go down 0-2 to ATK Mohun Bagan at the Fatorda!

Marco Pezzaiuoli and his Bengaluru FC side bowed out of the race for a spot in the 2021-22 Indian Super League playoffs with a 0-2 defeat to ATK Mohun Bagan at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday. Goals at the end of each half – from Liston Colaco …

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Kevin Thelwell appointed as Everton FC’s Director of Football!

Kevin Thelwell has been appointed as Everton Football Clubs’s new Director of Football. Thelwell, 48, will report directly to the Club’s Board of Directors, acting as the strategic lead for recruitment and all the Club’s football departments, including First Team, Academy, coaching, sport science, medical services and analysis. Currently Head …

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SC East Bengal face NorthEast United FC, look to climb up ladder!

Both sides now having nothing to, the upcoming clash between SC East Bengal and NorthEast United FC will be do and/or die. Both teams play their penultimate match of this Indian Super League season at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Monday. The Red-&-Gold Brigade sit at 11th place on the …

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adidas & Chicago Fire FC unveil 2022 Water Tower kit!

Chicago Fire FC have unveiled their newest primary jersey, named the “Water Tower” kit, ahead of their 25th season in Major League Soccer. With the Fire set to begin a new campaign under head coach Ezra Hendrickson, the Water Tower kit draws inspiration from a landmark that is treasured by …

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AFC confirms Kolkata as venue for AFC Cup Group D matches!

The South Zone Group D matches of the AFC Cup 2022 will be hosted at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata as one of the chosen centralised venues, the Asian Football Confederation has officially confirmed in a letter to the All India Football Federation. The group will comprise of Gokulam Kerala …

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FIFA President condoles Surajit Sengupta’s death!

FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infantino has condoled the death of Surajit Sengupta, who passed away in Kolkata last week (February 17, 2022). In a letter to AIFF President Mr. Praful Patel, who is also a FIFA Council Member, Mr. Infantino wrote, “I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt …

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I-League returns with fresh and rejuvenated players ahead of restart!

The I-League 2021-22 season is set to resume on March 3, 2022 after being temporarily suspended due to a Covid-outbreak. Sunando Dhar, CEO, Leagues and Development, explained the reasons to halt proceedings in January and looked ahead to the restart. “It is not easy to stay in a bio bubble, …

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