Having returned from Brazil after participating in the Torneio Internacional da Futebol Feminino, the Indian Women’s Team will now set camp in Kochi, Kerala, where they will train for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup, which is set to take place in India next month. India faced the likes of Brazil, …
Read More »RB Leipzig & head coach Jesse Marsch part ways!
RB Leipzig and head coach Jesse Marsch have mutually agreed to part ways. The decision is the result of an in-depth analysis and intensive discussions after the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin. Jesse Marsch will be released with immediate effect and assistant coach Achim Beierlorzer will take charge of the …
Read More »Manolo Marquez & Owen Coyle enlighten AIFF International Coaching conference attendees!
The afternoon session on Day 2 of the AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference on Saturday, December 4, 2021 was conducted by two coaches who have been plying their trade in India – Manolo Marquez and Owen Coyle, who shared their insights on the demands and various challenges they faced in …
Read More »Final stages of Senior Women’s National Football Championship to be streamed by AIFF!
The semifinals and the final and two matches from quarterfinal onwards of the Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2021-22 will be streamed live on the Indian Football Team’s Facebook page, and Indian Football’s official youtube channel. The tournament is being played across four venues – Municipal Stadium, Kuthuparamba; EMS Corporation …
Read More »Bengaluru FC go down to Mumbai City FC in Bambolim!
Marco Pezzaiuoli’s Bengaluru FC were left to rue missed chances as they went down 1-3 to defending ISL champions Mumbai City FC at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday. An Igor Angulo spot-kick gave Des Buckingham’s side an early lead, before Cleiton Silva dispatched a set-piece to make …
Read More »Dawn Scott: Train women as women, intensity doesn’t scare them!
The second part of the morning session on Day 2 of the AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference on Saturday, December 4, 2021 saw Dawn Scott take centre-stage. The Inter Miami Director of Performance spoke on the training demands of modern women footballers. Dr. Scott began by introducing the English FA’s …
Read More »UEFA FFP update on the 2021/22 monitoring of clubs by the CFCB!
The newly established First Chamber of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB First Chamber) announced on Friday, December 3 that eight clubs, FC Astana (KAZ), CFR 1907 Cluj (ROU), PFC CSKA-Sofia (BUL), Mons Calpe SC (GIB), FC Porto (POR), Real Betis Balompié (ESP), CD Santa Clara (POR) and Sporting …
Read More »Scott O’Donell: Competitive games help not only young players but coaches as well!
Day Two of the AIFF International Virtual Coaching Conference began with the former AIFF technical director Scott O’Donell on Saturday, December 4, 2021. The FIFA Coach Educator spoke about the progression of players and coaches from youth to professional football. AIFF Head of Coach Education Savio Medeira called O’Donell one …
Read More »Mumbai City FC score hard fought 3-1 win over Bengaluru FC!
Mumbai City FC beat Bengaluru FC 3 goals to 1 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday. The match was a gruelling affair, but goals from Igor Angulo, Mourtada Fall and Ygor Catatau and an outstanding performance from Apuia ensured we returned home with the three points. The starting …
Read More »Former champions Chennai City FC barred from I-League, Kenkre FC their replacement!
The AIFF Club Licensing Committee has taken strong exception to Chennai City FC for failing to comply with most of the mandatory AIFF Club Licensing Regulations for the forthcoming I-League 2021-22 despite giving additional opportunity after assurances from the Club including a detailed conference call. With the I-League scheduled to …
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