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OFC competitions schedule update for 2022!

The Oceania Football Confederation’s Executive Committee this week agreed to changes to the region’s competitions calendar for 2022 and a reshaped format for next year’s OFC Champions League. The changes, which were confirmed via an online meeting of the committee, come in response to the ongoing issues presented by the …

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FC Bengaluru United & Madan Maharaj FC share the spoils in six-goal thriller!

The seventh match of the I-League Qualifiers 2021 was the setting of a pulsating encounter between FC Bengaluru United and debutants Madan Maharaj FC which finished 3-3 at the Bangalore Football Stadium. Madan Maharaj took a 2-0 lead through a brace from striker Shubham Bhowmick, before being pegged back to …

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Roberto Massimo leaves Germany U-21 squad after positive COVID-19 test!

Roberto Massimo has left the Germany U-21s squad to isolate after testing positive for Covid-19. The decision has been made after consulting the local health authorities and his club VfB Stuttgart. Thanks to the hygiene precautions already in place, the Germany U-21s can remain at their base in Marienfeld. Antonio …

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FSDL reallocates ISL prize money; League Winners stand to gain windfall of INR 9.5 Cr!

Football Sports Development (FSDL) today announced an increase in the prize money for Indian Super League ‘Shield Winners’ by INR 3 Crore starting from the 2021-22 season. The League Winners Shield, introduced in the 2019-20 season conferred to the table toppers were earlier presented with a cash reward of INR …

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Premier League, Newcastle United & St James Holdings settle dispute over takeover of club!

The Premier League, Newcastle United Football Club and St James Holdings Limited yesterday settled the dispute over the takeover of the club by the consortium of PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media. Following the completion of the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test, the club has been …

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Sergio Lobera leaves Mumbai City FC for CFG Group, Des Buckingham his replacement!

Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC have announced that Sergio Lobera will be stepping down as Head Coach to continue his coaching journey with City Football Group (CFG). The Club’s new Head Coach will be Des Buckingham, who joins from CFG-owned A-League champions Melbourne City FC. Des joins the …

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Ryntih SC’s Chesterpoul Lyngdoh: Want to put a Meghalaya club back in the I-League!

With nine teams fighting it out for glory in the I-League Qualifiers 2021, the race to the ultimate prize – promotion to the I-League is set to be all the more difficult. One player who has experienced the beautiful game in the top echelons of Indian Football is Chesterpoul Lyngdoh, …

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PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media acquire Newcastle United!

An investment group led by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and also comprising PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media (the “Investment Group”), has completed the acquisition of 100% of Newcastle United Limited and Newcastle United Football Club Limited (“Newcastle United” or the “Club”) from St. James Holdings Limited. …

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FC Bengaluru United to take on debutants Madan Maharaj FC in Group A of I-League Qualifiers!

Hometown club FC Bengaluru United will face off against I-League Qualifiers debutants Madan Maharaj FC on Friday, October 8 at 3:45pm IST at the Bangalore Football Stadium. FC Bengaluru United will be playing their second match of competition, after drawing their opening match 1-1 against Rajasthan United FC, while Madhya …

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