As the Indian Football fraternity still weeps over the passing away of Padma Shri Pradip Kumar Banerjee, one of his favourite disciples – another Padma Shri – Bhaichung Bhutia recollects memories of playing under PK-da, branding him as the ‘Guardian Angel of Indian Football’. March 20, 2020 will remain one …
Read More »Message from CAF President regarding COVID-19!
I bring you all compliments from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The last couple of days have been a sad one for African football and the world at large, due to the evolving nature of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe, which has now been declared a pandemic by …
Read More »Postponement of UEFA futsal competitions due to Coronavirus!
In light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and the related travelling restrictions imposed by governments, a number of futsal tournaments and upcoming events have been postponed until further notice. All seven UEFA Futsal EURO 2022 qualifying round playoff ties have been postponed to a later date comprised …
Read More »Mizoram FA saddened by death of PK Banerjee!
The Mizoram Football Association is saddened to hear the news of legendary Indian footballer P.K. Banerjee who passed away in a hospital in Kolkata yesterday. Scorer of 65 international goals from 84 appearances for India, the striker was part of Indian football’s golden era, earning a gold medal in the …
Read More »AFC president sends ‘heartfelt condolences & sympathies’ on PK Banerjee’s death!
Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman Bin El Khalifa has sent his “heartfelt condolences and sympathies” on the passing away of legendary Indian player and coach Padma Shri Pradip Kumar Banerjee. In a letter to AIFF president Praful Patel, the AFC President wrote, “On behalf the whole Asian football family, …
Read More »The latest Nike Phantom VNM has Total 90 vibes!
The Nike Phantom VNM Future DNA T90 brings classic Nike Football design to one of the brand’s latest on-pitch innovations in football boots. Originally released in 2002, the Nike Air Zoom Total 90 II was the perfect blend of comfort, power and precision. Made of soft KN-100 — a strong, …
Read More »AIFF condoles Pradip Kumar Banerjee’s death!
The All India Football Federation condoles the death of former India Captain, Coach and Technical Director Pradip Kumar Banerjee, who was fondly referred to as PK Banerjee by his vast legion of fans. Banerjee breathed his last at a private hospital in Kolkata after a prolonged illness on March 20, …
Read More »AIFF TD Doru Isac: Kibu Vicuna stressed more on possessional game!
Head Coach Kibu Vicuna, the mastermind behind Mohun Bagan’s overwhelming success this season has been lauded by every football supporter across the country as Mohun Bagan won the I-League with 4 matches to spare – emulating Dempo SC’s feat of 2009-10 season. In a freewheeling interview, AIFF Technical Director Isac …
Read More »AFC Women’s Football Day witnesses ‘tremendous participation’ across India!
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2020, the All India Football Federation had celebrated the week with its State Associations throughout the nation. It covered a wide range of activities among a diverse range of participation, where more than 7,500 people took part between March 5-11, 2020. Additionally, …
Read More »MLS extends season suspension until May 10 due to COVID-19!
Major League Soccer announced on Thursday, March 19 that it was extending the suspension of all matches, with a target return date of May 10. The extension was made in accordance with Sunday’s guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cancel all mass gatherings of 50 …
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