On matchday 23 of the current season, a RefCam was used in a Bundesliga match for the first time. The small special camera was attached to the referee’s headset during the match between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg and filmed the match from his perspective. A sound link was also …
Read More »Know Your Young Tigresses in SAFF U-16 Women’s Championship: India’s Unity in Diversity!
With 23 players hailing from as many as 13 states, the Indian U16 Women’s Team is one of the most diverse teams the women’s national setup has ever had. From Punjab to Tamil Nadu, from Maharashtra to Meghalaya, from every nook and corner of our hugely diverse country, these 23 …
Read More »Sreenidi Deccan FC lock horns with Mohammedan Sporting in I-League summit clash!
Sreenidi Deccan FC host Mohammedan Sporting Club in a mouth-watering top of the table I-League clash at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Thursday, February 29 which could have ramifications on the title race. The Deccan Warriors are currently in third place in the I-League standings but could displace the …
Read More »Kerala end Arunachal Pradesh’s quarterfinal hopes; Services trounce Assam!
Kerala ended Arunachal Pradesh’s hopes of making it to the knockout stage of Santosh Trophy 2023-24, handing them a 2-0 defeat at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Forward Muhammed Ashiq S and substitute Arjun V netted one in each half to win the match for Kerala. …
Read More »Oceania’s OFC signs exclusive partnership with FIFA+!
Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has partnered with FIFA+ as a strategic move to expand football exposure in Oceania worldwide. This ground-breaking partnership from 2024-2025 involves OFC’s live streaming, data, and media rights and is instrumental in expanding OFC’s commercial programme. FIFA+ has become the official home for all OFC competitions …
Read More »AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 glory beckons in Uzbekistan!
Eight teams will kick off their quest to be crowned the Continent’s best when the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 gets underway this weekend. Hosted in Uzbekistan for the first time, the 11th edition will be staged in capital city Tashkent and run from March 3 to 16, …
Read More »I-League Round 18 Preview: Six-pointer on the cards as Sreenidi Deccan FC & Mohammedan Sporting cross swords!
Three-way title races are all in fashion right now, and the I-League will not be left behind. What seemed a one-horse race in December is fast turning into a chariot race with every horse looking like a winner. And this is a crucial weekend for the league, one where the …
Read More »Young Hyderabad FC suffer 0-2 loss to Punjab FC at the Maidaan!
The young Hyderabad FC side put in another strong performance in the Indian Super League clash against Punjab FC at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Luka Majcen (45+1’) and Mehdi Talal (56’) were on the scoresheet for the visitors who registered all three points on the night. Hyderabad …
Read More »FC Goa seek redemption against Mumbai City FC to revive title aspirations!
As the Indian Super League slowly but steadily heads towards the business end of the ongoing 2023-24 season, FC Goa finds itself at a crossroads in their pursuit of glory. The Goan outfit, which started the campaign in scintillating fashion, has hit a stumbling block in recent weeks, grappling with …
Read More »FIFA Football for Schools supporting social & sporting transformation in the Middle East!
If the FIFA World Cup 2022 has given wings to host country Qatar, as witnessed by its recent AFC Asian Cup triumph, it is a whole region that shares in the tremendous legacy left by the showpiece event. Indeed, the impact of the World Cup has benefited the entire Middle …
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