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AFC President confident Asian football will emerge stronger in 2021!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, expressed confidence today, November 25 that Asian football is on the right track to weather the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairing the AFC Executive Committee’s online meeting, the AFC President said that the unity and transparency …

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Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2020 revealed!

FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for seven of the individual trophies that will be presented at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony on December 17, 2020. Two expert panels – one for women’s football and one for men’s football – have selected the candidates for each category. The nominees …

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Schalke 04 dissolve Ibisevic contract, Bentaleb & Harit suspended!

FC Schalke 04 have made tough personnel decisions in the midst of a difficult time for the club and with an eye on the five crucial Bundesliga games remaining before the winter break. Nabil Bentaleb and Amine Harit will train individually, under the supervision of the first-team coaching staff, until …

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Through personal trainers, Indian referees increase fitness & move forward together!

Football in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot in terms of how teams approach the game. The I-League Qualifiers that was the first sporting event to be held in India after the lockdown, and the ongoing Indian Super League have given the teams the chance to …

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Premier League welcomes Prime Minister’s announcement on the return of supporters!

Fans have been greatly missed at Premier League matches and therefore the Premier League welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday regarding the return of supporters for the first time since March 2020, albeit at small numbers. The Premier League’s ambition remains to work with Government to increase attendance to more …

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Mumbai City FC face FC Goa in a crucial clash!

After a 0-1 loss against NorthEast United, Mumbai City ready themselves for a mammoth clash against the de facto hosts of the tournament, FC Goa. The Islanders will face the 2019/20 League Shield winners tomorrow at the Fatorda Stadium. Tomorrow’s encounter marks a reunion for a few Islanders with head …

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The 2020 UEFA Grassroots Awards: celebrating winners across Europe!

Winners from Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Italy and Poland have been honoured in the 2020 UEFA Grassroots Awards. The awards recognise leaders, clubs and projects throughout Europe for their outstanding commitment and contribution to grassroots football, celebrating some unsung heroes at the bedrock of the game. “Grassroots football is crucial to …

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Just Play Cup wraps in Fiji!

The success of the inaugural Just Play Cup in Fiji has organisers already looking ahead to the wider implementation of the pilot project in 2021. The Just Play Cup is a tournament-type programme which runs alongside the Just Play Programme incorporating a traditional football model alongside social components, providing players …

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FC Goa announces JK Lakshmi Cement as Associate Sponsor!

FC Goa has announced JK Lakshmi Cement as an Associate Sponsor for the Club for the 2020/21 season of the Indian Super League. As part of the partnership, JK Lakshmi Cement will appear on the right sleeve of the FC Goa shirt for the entirety of the ISL season. The …

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