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Bhawanipore FC & FC Bengaluru United to kick-off I-League qualifiers!

The first sporting event in India after the COVID-19-induced lockdown gets underway with Bhawanipore FC and FC Bengaluru United kicking-off the proceedings at the I-League Qualifiers 2020 at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata at 12.30pm IST on Thursday, October 8. The match will be telecast live on 1Sports channel as …

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1Sports roped in as I-League Qualifiers 2020 broadcaster!

The I-League Qualifiers 2020, the first-ever sporting event slated to be held in India from Thursday, October 8 will be telecast live by Lex Sportel Vision Pvt. Ltd. on 1Sports. The Qualifiers have already generated much interest amongst football fans all across the country and will see the 5 qualified …

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AFC rebrands age group championships to AFC Asian Cup’s!

The growing reputation and prestige of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) competitions have been reflected by a revamping and rebranding of the AFC age group championships to become AFC Asian Cups from 2021. At the same time the AFC Futsal Championship, AFC Women’s Futsal Championship, AFC U-20 Futsal Championship and …

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Sunando Dhar: It’s a unique situation which needs to be dealt in a unique way!

A day prior to sporting action resuming in India post the COVID pandemic situation with the I-League Qualifier kicking-off tomorrow, October 8, Sunando Dhar, CEO Leagues in a live chat with AIFF TV, elaborated on the bio-secure-bubble arrangements for the tournament, challenges of organising the first-ever sporting event in India …

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PSV Eindhoven pull off coup by signing Mario Götze!

PSV Eindhoven have signed 28-year-old Mario Götze from Borussia Dortmund on a two-year deal. The 63-time capped German international joins PSV on a free transfer after his contract with the Bundesliga club had expired. “Mario became interested after our head coach Roger Schmidt had gotten in touch with him,” explains …

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Macron named new technical sponsor of the Swiss referees!

Macron is increasingly taking a leadership position also in the technical sponsorship of the arbitration sectors of the European Federations. The Italian brand, already UEFA partner as “Official UEFA Referee Match Kit Supplier” and partner of the RFEF, Royal Spanish Football Federation, now announces the agreement with the Swiss Football …

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Bhawanipore FCs Kingshuk Debnath: Safety regulations helping us to stay healthy!

Amidst the array of youngsters awaiting their chance to be a part of history as India’s first sporting tournament post the COVID-19 lockdown, is experienced campaigner Kingshuk Debnath, who will be imparting his experience to the Bhawanipore FC camp. The 35-year-old from Katwa, West Bengal, has played for some of …

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adidas Football Collective launched to drive positive change in & through football!

adidas introduces the adidas Football Collective, a new movement and unique cooperative of individuals, clubs and communities – starting in London, Paris, Berlin, New York, LA and Tokyo – united by the belief that through football, a positive change can be created. Building on its own history of utilising the …

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ARA FC’s Vivek Nagul: Indian Football is pushing Indian sports forward!

There’s a buzz in the air. Normally at this time of the year, anybody in Kolkata would attribute it to the festive season that is looming large on the horizon. But inside the team hotel where the players and officials of the I-League Qualifier 2020 are staying, there is a …

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