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India’s Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: We have to be smart in our approach!

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been one of the top performers in the Indian National Team squad since 2015. Ahead of India’s campaign in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Sandhu spoke at length about India’s opponents, the Goalkeeper’s role, the understanding with the defensive line, his learnings from Subrata Paul …

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African Player of the Year: Aubameyang, Mane, Salah make top three!

Reigning African Player of the Year, Mohamed Salah, his Liverpool club-mate Sadio Mane and 2015 winner, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, have made the top three for the most prestigious individual accolade in African football. A repeat of last year, the three players will be hoping to begin the year with the crown …

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Goa FA president Churchill Alemao condoles Alex Vaz’s death!

Goa Football Association president Churchill Alemao on Wednesday, January 2 condoled the death of former FIFA referee and former FIFA Referees Instructor Alex Vaz which occurred in Mumbai today. Churchill Alemao while extending condolences to his family, said that Alex will be remembered for his total command in refereeing especially …

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Al Ahly SC and UMBRO agree Partnership deal!

English kit maker UMBRO has added Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC to their roster of sponsored and kitted clubs around the world. The Egyptian giants were named ‘Club of the 20th Century’ by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and are regarded as the continent’s most successful club – with …

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LA Galaxy name Guillermo Barros Schelotto as new Head Coach!

Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy announced on Wednesday, January 2 that they have named Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their new head coach. 45 year old Schelotto departed Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors after falling in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final, ending a successful spell with the club in which he …

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Goa Pro League: Churchill Brothers hold Vasco SC to 1-1 draw!

Churchill Brothers held Vasco SC to a 1-1 draw in the Goa Professional League match played at the Rosary ground in Navelim on Wednesday. Beneston Barretto gave Vasco SC the lead in the 48th minute but Gilbert Oliveira converted from the spot for the Red Machines to make it all …

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Star Sports launches India’s first Kannada sports channel!

Star Sports – India’s leading sports broadcaster – has launched Star Sports 1 Kannada, the country’s first dedicated Kannada sports channel. Star Sports aims to provide quality viewing experience in local languages for its fans across India. Earlier this year, Star Sports introduced India’s first Telugu sports channel – Star …

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AIFF Grassroots Instructors undergo refresher course in Navi Mumbai!

The AIFF in association with Reliance Foundation conducted an AIFF Grassroots Instructors Refresher Course in Navi Mumbai last week. The course was organized by AIFC. Twelve seasoned Grassroots Instructors from across the country underwent the program which was conducted by Anju Turambekar, Head of Grassroots & Instructor (AIFF). The Grassroots …

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Sunil Chhetri: It won’t be easy for other teams to face India!

Even as it’s prediction time for pundits all over the world on the forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup, talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri expressed that “It won’t be easy for other teams to face India.” “All of us are super excited and thrilled right now. Apart from me and Gurpreet, it’s …

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