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Match schedule & host cities announced for 2020 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup – India!

The stage is set for the future stars of women’s football as the match schedule and host cities for the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India were unveiled by FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today, alongside the Official Slogan for the tournament. With only 258 days …

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India U-17 Women’s Dennerby: Will continue with the same approach!

India U-17 Women’s side is primed to face their Romanian parallels in their second friendly match in Turkler, Turkey on Wednesday, February 19, which will kick off at 3pm IST. The first friendly between the teams ended in a 3-3 draw, with India racing to a 3-1 lead in the …

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Everton FC to end its Partnership with SportPesa!

English Premier League side Everton FC will end its partnership agreement with SportPesa at the end of the current 2019/20 season. The gaming brand, which has been Everton’s main partner since 2017, has agreed to the termination of its contract. The agreement has been reached following a comprehensive review by …

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UEFA Europa League knockout debut for VAR system!

The video assistant referee (VAR) system will be used in the forthcoming UEFA Europa League knockout phase. Video assistant referees (VAR) will be deployed in the UEFA Europa League knockout phase, which kicks off on February 20. The decision was taken by the UEFA Executive Committee last September, following the …

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The Premier League & Indian Super League to host Next Generation Mumbai Cup!

The Premier League and the Indian Super League (ISL) are bringing the second edition of the Youth Games to Mumbai starting on Monday, February 24. This year’s event, titled Next Generation Mumbai Cup, is supported by Star Sports and will see three Premier League Under-14 sides – Chelsea FC, Manchester …

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East Bengal score much-needed I-League win in 3-1 over Indian Arrows!

Centenary club East Bengal returned to winning ways, putting it across Indian Arrows 3-1 at Mumbai’s Cooperage stadium on Monday, February 17 evening. Jamie Santos Colado, Asheer Akhtar and Lalrindika Ralte scored for the Red and Golds while Vikram Partap got his fourth goal of the 13th I-League season after …

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Over one million UEFA EURO 2020 tickets to be distributed to fans’ mobile phones!

In terms of ticket demand, UEFA EURO 2020 is the biggest EURO ever and will bring football closer to the fans than ever before. To enhance the fan experience, tickets will be distributed to fans via a ground-breaking new blockchain-based mobile ticketing system, which will make entry into the stadium …

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Nigeria’s Precious Dede ready to inspire & prepare India’s next World Cuppers!

November 2020 will mark a memorable chapter in India’s footballing history as the nation hosts the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup and among the coaches that will prepare the Indian side for the challenge will be a Nigerian legend, Precious Dede. A World Cupper, Olympian and former Nigeria captain, the …

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The Premier League closes the 2019-20 Season with a new Nike match ball!

As the English Premier League transitions to the final stages of the 2019/20 season, Nike will debut its latest match ball: The Premier League “Tunnel Vision” Merlin. Incorporating Nike Aerowtrac technology, the ball is engineered to provide an accurate and stable flight by helping ensure a steady flow of air …

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Bengaluru FC players meet children from viral ‘free-kick’ video!

Bengaluru FC players Suresh Wangjam, Rahul Bheke, Harmanjot Khabra and Dimas Delgado and head coach Carles Cuadrat met the children from the ‘viral free-kick video’ at their team hotel in Kochi on Sunday, February 16. Aadhil, Pratyush, Lukhmanul and Aslah shot to fame when their clip of a free-kick routine …

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