Press Release

History beckons as India arrive in Buriram for King’s Cup!

Bright and sunny skies along with the unmistakable summer heat greeted the Indian Senior Men’s National Team at the ‘City of Happiness’ as the Blue Tigers embarked on their King’s Cup 2019 campaign with a much-awaited clash against Curacao at the Chang Arena on Wednesday, June 5. With the Blue …

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Mohun Bagan appoint new physical trainer & goalkeeping coach!

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan have announced that physical trainer Michael Johnson Abotsi of Ghana and Dipankar Chowdhury as goalkeeping coach have joined the club. Mohun Bagan roped in physical trainer Michael Johnson Abotsi for the 2019/20 season. The 45 year old trainer from Ghana has vast experience of strength and …

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South United FC appoint Alfred Fernandes as new Head Coach!

Second Division League side South United FC officially announced the appointment of Alfred Fernandes as their new head coach for the 2019/20 season. The Bengaluru-based club were able to attract Alfred Fernandes after two seasons in-charge of Churchill Brothers and one season spent as Technical Director at the club. Speaking …

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Dimas Delgado signs one-year extension with Bengaluru FC!

Bengaluru Football Club completed the contract extension of influential playmaker Dimas Delgado after the Spaniard signed a new one-year deal on Monday that keeps him with the ISL champions till the end of the 2019/20 season. The Gramanet-born midfielder who turned 36 in February played a crucial part in Bengaluru …

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Some work & some play make India a better team under the Professor!

The boys call him the ‘Professor’, even Head Coach Igor Stimac does. At the practice session of the Blue Tigers, you see him cracking jokes with the players from a distance. When has a fitness trainer ever done that? After all, aren’t they a breed who, with their toughened jaws …

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AFC Dream Asia Foundation partners with Generation Amazing on legacy initiatives!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)’s Generation Amazing programme on Sunday, June 2 signed a long-term partnership in Paris, France, which will enable collaboration in legacy and education across Asia during the next four years. The AFC will manage …

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China, Japan & Qatar presented with AFC Coaching Convention Awards!

The AFC president Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Sunday, June 2 recognised the progress of the coaching standards of the Chinese Football Association, the Japan Football Association and Qatar Football Association at their meeting in Paris. The AFC Coaching Convention Pro Level Certificates were presented to Du Zhaocai, …

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AIFF opens Indian Club Licensing System for 2019/20 season!

The Club Licensing administration of the AIFF today distributed the Club Licensing Application Pack (CLAP) to all the clubs who are eligible to undergo the Indian Club Licensing process for the 2019-20 season. Clubs will have to confirm their intention to undergo the Indian Club Licensing process for the 2019-20 …

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The AFC strengthens partnership with Regional Associations!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee on Sunday, June 2 approved the appointment of representatives from Asia’s three Regional Associations as co-opted members on the AFC Executive Committee. Meeting in Paris, the AFC Executive Committee, approved the appointment of Mr Kanatbek Mamatov (Kyrgyz Republic) from the Central Asian Football …

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Chandigarh Youth League on Day 7 starts to reach business end!

The Chandigarh Youth League has entered Day 7 with 42 teams across different categories that displayed young talent showcasing their football skills. The Day 7 evening round of seniors match displayed some intense football despite the Chandigarh heat. Where players fought hard for their victory and displayed splendid performances. The …

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