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ISL 2021-22 Semifinal dates announced; Final on March 20!

Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) today released the schedule for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 Semifinals and Final. The first-leg Semifinals will be held on Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12. The return legs are scheduled on Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 16. The Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru …

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2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup – Uzbekistan: Draw produces exciting groups!

South Korea will open their defence of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup title in Group C following the conclusion of the Uzbekistan 2022 Finals draw in Tashkent on Thursday. Joining South Korea, who defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the 2020 final, will be the ASEAN trio of Thailand, 2018 runners-up …

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AIFF condoles Surajit Sengupta’s death!

The All India Football Federation condoles former India International winger Surajit Sengupta, who passed away in Kolkata earlier today, February 17. Sengupta, who made his International debut on July 24, 1974 against Thailand in the Merdeka Cup in Kuala Lumpur went on to represent India in 14 international matches, and …

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Jamshedpur FC & Mumbai City FC face each other in ISL-8 playoff push!

Consecutive wins in the bag for Mumbai City FC as Des Buckingham’s side kick off the final quarter of the Islanders’ league campaign tonight. Mumbai City FC make their second trip to the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim this season as they square up against Jamshedpur FC with action kicking off …

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FC Goa’s Derrick Pereira: We missed the services of some key players!

A full-strength FC Goa side breezed past Chennaiyin FC last week, but afterwards lost some important players to COVID-19 and injuries before going down 0-2 to ATK Mohun Bagan on Tuesday. FC Goa head coach Derrick Pereira believes that the virus played a prominent role in hampering their plans for …

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CONCACAF President Montagliani hails W Qualifiers milestone!

Over the past five years, this CONCACAF administration has prioritized making the Confederation truly “football first”. We have made this wonderful game the center of everything we do. From elite senior competitions, to youth programs, to development activities that support the growth of the sport in North America, Central America …

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Herve Renard on development opportunities of Africa School Champions Cup!

Hervé Renard, the only coach to win the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with two different teams, recognises that one of strong points of African football is that players hone their skills by playing barefoot on any piece of land they can find, building up their strength and natural skills. …

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New Caledonia pick mix of local & overseas talent for 2022 FIFA World Cup – Oceania Qualifiers!

Players from the local domestic league and competitions in Europe have been included in New Caledonia’s squad for March’s 2022 FIFA World Cup – OFC preliminary competition in Qatar. National team stalwarts such as Bertrand Kai, Joel Wakanumune and Emile Bearune head up the local contingent in coach Dominique Wacalie’s …

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FA of Thailand selects Stats Perform for exclusive long term official data & integrity deal!

The Thailand Football Association has become the latest sports federation to choose sports AI and data giant Stats Perform as its exclusive official data and integrity partner. The wide-ranging agreement sees Stats Perform’s leading data brand, Opta and RunningBall services exclusively collecting and distributing real-time scores and detailed data from …

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