The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Technical Director Isac Doru addressed participants in a webinar on the topic ‘New Leadership Style Specific for the Modern Methodology of teaching Physical Education’ on Thursday, June 4 organized by The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and Khelo India. The …
Read More »UEFA Foundation awards €1m to European charities!
The UEFA Foundation for Children has awarded a total €1 million in grants to 20 charities located across Europe – recognition for their tireless efforts to improve the lives of deprived or socially excluded children. Each charity will receive €50,000 in funding support, a critical boost at a time when …
Read More »AIFF to pay 2-month stipend to India U-17 Women probables!
The All India Football Federation has taken an initiative to support the dietary regime of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup probables by paying a stipend of Rs. 10,000 per player for the months of June and July, 2020. The AIFF will take a stock of the situation later as …
Read More »PUMA & LaLiga join forces to celebrate the return of the competition around the world!
Today LaLiga is celebrating the imminent return of the football season with a new campaign that captures the excitement being felt by the league’s global fanbase in collaboration with its official partner PUMA. The campaign, titled #LaLigaBouncesBack, launches with a video featuring an array of global sports stars, including LaLiga …
Read More »AIFF confirms participation of Indian clubs in 2021 AFC Club competitions!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided that the following Indian clubs will participate in the AFC Club competitions in 2021. FC Goa as the winner of the ISL league phase for season 2019-20 as direct entrant in the group stage of AFC Champions League. ATK Mohun Bagan (after …
Read More »Japan unveils new professional WE League!
Japanese women’s football took a major step towards full professionalism with Wednesday, June 3 unveiling of WE League, which will replace the Nadeshiko League as the top tier of the women’s game when it kicks off in 2021. The Japan Football Assocation (JFA) hopes the WE League – pronounced ‘we’, …
Read More »Sunil Chhetri – The day #11 scored his century #Chhetri100!
June 4, 2018 will remain etched in the memory of Indian football fans forever. It was on this day that talismanic Sunil Chhetri played his 100th International match – only the second Indian Footballer to do so. And he made it even more memorable with a double strike in a …
Read More »Scottish Premiership is scheduled to resume in August!
The Scottish Professional Football League and Sky Sports have agreed terms that provide a framework for the top-flight of Scottish football to resume in August. The Scottish Premiership clubs will create a ‘virtual season ticket’ for the 2020/21 season, providing an alternative source of matchday income while social distancing measures …
Read More »DFB to take no action against messages of Solidarity with George Floyd!
The German FA’s (DFB) control body will take no action against Achraf Hakimi, Jadon Sancho (both of Borussia Dortmund), Weston McKennie (FC Schalke 04) and Marcus Thuram (Borussia Mönchengladbach) for their symbols of solidarity with the recently deceased American George Floyd, and their anti-racist messages. This line will also be …
Read More »AFC & Member Associations underline commitment to complete 2020 club competitions!
Competing Member Associations (MA) all agreed the central principle of finding the best way to complete the remaining AFC Champions League season in 2020 in two online meetings held on Wednesday, June 3 by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The MAs representing Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand …
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