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AFC President condoles the death of Asiad gold medallist Fortunato Franco!

The AFC President Mr. Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa extended his condolences for the demise of former India International Fortunato Franco, dated today om Monday, May 10, 2021. In a letter addressed to AIFF President Mr. Praful Patel, the AFC President said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the …

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2021 CONCACAF Nations League finals provisional rosters & kick-off times confirmed!

The provisional rosters for the Men’s National Teams of Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico and USA have been submitted ahead of the four nations competing in the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League (CNL) Finals in the first week of June. The rosters have been selected and submitted by each of the team’s …

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Premier League welcomes fans return to stadiums next week!

The Premier League welcomes the Prime Minister’s confirmation today that further easing of lockdown restrictions enables supporters to return to stadiums next week. Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said, “It will be brilliant to see fans back. They have been hugely missed and the Premier League has not been …

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Draw marks kickoff of the Road to 2022 Womens Africa Cup of Nations – Morocco!

The race towards African Women Football showpiece, 2022 Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – Morocco kicked off on Monday, May 10, 2021. CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, hosted today the draw for the qualification series, that saw a record of 45 member associations taking part in the qualifiers’ series. …

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Manchester United extend contract of striker Edinson Cavani!

Manchester United has announced that Edinson Cavani has agreed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until June 2022. Cavani has scored 15 goals this season and has been instrumental in the clubs UEFA Europa League and Premier League campaigns. Edinson Cavani said, “Over the season, I have …

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One positive in latest round of Premier League COVID-19 tests!

The Premier League today, May 10 confirmed that between Monday, May 3 and Sunday, May 9, across two rounds of testing, 2.712 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, there was one positive test. Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period …

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Nirmal Chettri: Bhaichung Bhutia & Renedy Singh inspired me to give back to society!

Indian defender Nirmal Chettri who has recently been devoting some time to giving back to the community expressed that it was the likes of Bhaichung Bhutia and Renedy Singh who had inspired him to take up philanthropic causes. In a candid chat with AIFF TV, Nirmal stated, “My biggest inspiration …

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African teams’ road to 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Costa Rica!

CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt hosted on Monday, May 10 the draw for the African qualifiers of the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Costa Rica. CAF will have two representatives for the final tournament of the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Costa Rica. However, a total …

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Uzbekistan to stage 2021 AFC Champions League Groups H and I!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is pleased to announce that the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) will host the remaining centralised matches of the 2021 AFC Champions League (East) Groups H and I, which are scheduled to take place from June 25 to July 11, 2021. The latest decision brings to …

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Thrilling encounters in CAF draw for 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India!

CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt hosted on Monday, May 10 the draw for the African qualifiers of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India. CAF Director of competitions Khaled Nassar conducted the draw, assisted by Egyptian footballer Nadine Ghazy. 29 teams will take part in the qualifiers which …

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