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Spanish midfielder Marc Roca joins Bayern Munich!

German Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich have signed Marc Roca from LaLiga 2 side Espanyol Barcelona. The 23-year-old Spanish defensive midfielder has joined on a contract until 2025. FCB board member for sport Hasan Salihamidžic, “We’re very happy to have signed Marc Roca. He’s an outstanding fit for our team …

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Going Going Gone… New Colour for UMBRO Velocita 5 boot!

In synch with the release of the new Tocco in white, carrot, frost grey, UMBRO also drop a new colouway for the Velocita 5 boot. The Velocita gives attacking players everything they need and nothing they don’t. It’s a no-nonsense lightweight boot for effortless agility, aggressive change of pace, and …

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Naro Hari Shrestha: I learnt the ‘F’ of football at AIFF Elite Academy!

The I-League Qualifier 2020, the first sporting event in India across all sports since the Covid19 pandemic is all set to present a number of youngsters the opportunity to shine. One such youngster is AIFF Elite Academy product and current FC Bengaluru United attacker Naro Hari Shrestha. “During the lockdown …

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Mohammedan Sporting’s Willis Plaza: Covid-19 bubble is necessary to keep us safe!

The I-League Qualifier 2020 — the first sporting event to be held in India after the nationwide Lockdown is set to host a number of illustrious foreign players who could be crucial to the fortunes of their respective sides. “It’s a good thing that we are resuming footballing action once …

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Experienced ISL star Memo signs for Chennaiyin FC!

Chennaiyin FC have announced the arrival of Emerson Gomes de Moura, better known as Memo, on a free transfer for the 2020/21 season. The 32-year-old Brazilian joins the two-time Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC on the expiry of his contract at Jamshedpur FC, having spent the previous three campaigns …

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In the tea gardens of Assam, Golden Baby Leagues help brew a footballing revolution!

Across the world, Assam is renowned for its tea gardens as well as its passion for football. In the Golaghat district of the state, the two come together to form a perfect blend through the Golden Baby Leagues to take Indian Football Forward Together – giving hope of a “brighter …

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UMBRO Brazil launch special edition shirts for Pink October!

Coming together for the fight against a common cause, UMBRO Brazil have united Brazilian clubs to raise awareness of Breast Cancer in support of Femama, the Brazilian Federation of Philanthropic Breast Health Support Institutions. Putting aside rivalries on the pitch, Avai, Chapecoense, Fluminense, Gremio, Santos, Athletico Paranaense and Sport Recife …

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On loan to Bhawanipore FC, Shilton Paul keen to prove a point!

Two-time I-League champion Shilton Paul had moved to his ancestral place Habra in the district of 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal to resume his training regime ahead of the forthcoming I-League qualifier 2020 where he’d don the Bhawanipore FC colours. He has signed for Churchill Brothers SC for the I-League …

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Macron & Sporting Clube de Portugal launch their 2020/21 third kit!

When Sporting Clube de Portugal plays at the “José Alvalade”, their Lisbon stadium, the fans traditionally accompany their beloved team singing the anthem O Mundo Sabe Que, whose lyrics have been adapted to the tune of the renowned “My Way”. The words of this anthem are now the distinguishing feature …

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8 Golden Baby Leagues workshops organized for State FAs in September 2020!

As Indian football continues to move forward together, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) organized eight online workshops across the month of September 2020 in order to introduce the basics of the Golden Baby Leagues to various stakeholders in the participating states. The state-specific webinars were held over the month …

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