After hanging up her boots at the age of 28, former Germany international Josephine Henning has now turned her attention to the creative arts. One of her works has just gone on display in Zurich: the “Meant to Bond” sculpture fashioned by the Olympic gold medallist and European champion is …
Read More »Relegation-threatened NEROCA poised for tough fight against Punjab FC!
As the 13th I-League enters the business end of the season, relegation-threatened NEROCA will be hosting second-placed Punjab FC at the Khuman Lumpak Stadium on Tuesday, March 10. The match is scheduled for a 5pm kick-off and will be broadcast live on 1Sports and the 1Sports official Facebook Page. Online …
Read More »Texas to host first-ever CONCACAF Nations League finals in June 2020!
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced that Houston and Dallas will host the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League Finals, with semifinal games at BBVA Stadium and NRG Stadium in Houston, and the Final and third-place game taking place in AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The …
Read More »Germany’s DFL reacts to Coronavirus outbreak!
In light of the latest developments concerning the coronavirus outbreak, DFL CEO Christian Seifert has issued the following statement: “The coronavirus is presenting a difficult situation for society as a whole and therefore also for football. It goes without saying that the health of the general public and thus all …
Read More »Latest FIFA VAR technology tests conducted successfully on KNVB campus!
The KNVB campus played host to a two-day VAR technology test event under the umbrella of FIFA and its new working group for innovation excellence. In line with recent vision of FIFA President Gianni Infantino topics including more affordable VAR systems were presented and discussed as part of the roadmap to 2022. …
Read More »7th edition of Salgaocar FC Community Outreach Program draws to a close!
Amidst a colourful and electric atmosphere, the 7th edition of Salgaocar FC’s annual Community Outreach Program came to a close at the Chicalim Panchayat Ground on Sunday, March 8. The Club organised a Grassroots Football Festival for children enrolled in the program and their parents. Speaking on the occasion, Swati …
Read More »East Bengal go 2nd in I-League with dramatic win at Real Kashmir FC!
In a crucial encounter of the I-League played at the TRC ground in Srinagar on Monday, March 9, East Bengal overcame a nine-man Real Kashmir FC by a solitary goal. With the win, East Bengal now move to the second spot on the points table with 23 points from 16 …
Read More »Khalid Jamil: Maturity has made Ashutosh Mehta a Team India contender!
Experience has made Mohun Bagan wing-back Ashutosh Mehta a better player — so much so that he is now a contender to make it to the National Team squad feels former I-League-winning coach Khalid Jamil. Jamil, who had seen Mehta grow under his tutelage — first at Mumbai FC, and …
Read More »India’s remaining joint 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers postponed!
The 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification round 2 matches which were scheduled to be played in March and June 2020 have been postponed till further confirmation. In a letter the AFC wrote, “FIFA and AFC will discuss further details of the postponed matches and communicate to the …
Read More »Race for I-League second spot heats up as Real Kashmir host East Bengal!
Real Kashmir FC, in a bid to clinch the second spot and a place in the AFC Cup next season, will host East Bengal at the TRC Ground in Srinagar on Monday, March 9 in the I-League 2019-20. The match will be broadcast live on 1Sports and streamed online on …
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