Following today’s developments in relation to new corona infections and the corresponding suspicious cases in direct connection with the Bundesliga and the Bundesliga 2, the Executive Committee of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has decided at short notice to postpone Matchday 26 of both leagues. In addition, as planned, the …
Read More »Real Kashmir FC host TRAU in I-League mid-table clash!
Hosts Real Kashmir FC come up against Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) FC of Manipur on Saturday, March 14 in a midtable I-League clash with the battle for the second spot set to heat up in the days to come, with the title having been already bagged by Kolkata giants …
Read More »Premier League, FA, EFL & WSL unite to postpone fixtures!
Following a meeting of Shareholders today, March 13 it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on April 4, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time. Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said, “Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi …
Read More »Remaining I-League matches to be held behind closed doors!
Adhering to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, All India Football Federation has decided to complete the remaining matches of the 2019-20 edition of the I-League behind closed doors. Besides team officials and players; match officials (referees), medical staff, TV Crew, accredited media, and required …
Read More »Indian origin Carlos Cordeiro resigns as US Soccer President!
Carlos Cordeiro has announced his resignation as U.S. Soccer President, effective immediately. Cindy Parlow Cone, U.S. Soccer’s current Vice President, will serve as President of U.S. Soccer until the next Annual General Meeting. Parlow Cone, 41, becomes the first female President of U.S. Soccer and second former U.S. National Team …
Read More »FSDL founder chairperson Nita Ambani explains ISL final without fans!
The final of the 2019/20 Indian Super League between ATK FC and Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda in Margao, Goa on Saturday, March 14 will be played without spectators. Football Sports Development Limited founder chairperson Nita Ambani in an official statement said, “The Indian Super League 2019-20 …
Read More »All of next week’s UEFA matches postponed due to Coronavirus!
In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed. This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020; …
Read More »FIFA to collaborate with WHO to tackle Coronavirus!
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, met yesterday, March 12 with the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss how football can help the WHO respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and what measures should sports governing bodies …
Read More »Premier League to convene emergency club meeting!
In light of Arsenal FC’s announcement tonight confirming that their first-team head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures. The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting.
Read More »CONCACAF suspends Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League with immediate effect!
At CONCACAF the welfare of everyone associated with their matches and competitions is of paramount importance to them. CONCACAF have been closely monitoring the public health situation as it has been evolving in the US and across the entire region. Given the developments last night, including new guidance issued by …
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