The Indian women’s national team, on Tuesday, November 13, secured its place in the second round of the 2020 Olympics qualifying tournament, despite going down fighting to Myanmar in the final group match. With the achievement, coach Maymol Rocky and her side created history as they became the first women’s …
Read More »FC Cincinnati unveils its Major League Soccer Logo, Marks & Colours!
Major League Soccer expansion team FC Cincinnati unveiled their much-speculated MLS identity before a capacity crowd at the Woodward Theater and via a worldwide live stream. In an ode to what the club built in its first three years of play, the new MLS look takes the club’s vision and …
Read More »MPL-7: Aizawl FC win dents Mizoram Police hopes!
Mizoram Police could not take proper advantage of their opponent’s packed fixture as a rotated Aizawl FC managed to earn a 2-1 win in round 13. A relatively quiet first half saw clear chances at a premium as threats from both clubs were lacking in the final third. Aizawl FC …
Read More »Churchill Brothers seek first win of the season in first home game!
The Tilak Maidan in Goa’s Vasco da Gama, will play host to Churchill Brothers SC’s first home game of the 12th I-League season, when the local giants take on Shillong Lajong FC on Thursday, November 15. The game kicks off at 5pm. Churchill Brothers will be seeking their first win, …
Read More »Unsung heroes recognised at inaugural AFC Special Grassroots Awards 2018!
The ‘unsung heroes’ of Asian football were recognised for their outstanding efforts in growing the game today during the inaugural Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Special Grassroots Awards at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Three new AFC Special Grassroots Awards were introduced this year and claiming the first-ever Best …
Read More »Mohammedan Sporting launch their Black Panthers Football Schools!
Kolkata giants and Second Division League side Mohammedan Sporting Club on Wednesday, November 14 launched their Black Panthers Football Schools. The Mohammedan Sporting ground on the Kolkata Maidans will be the home of the clubs football school. The new Black Panthers Football Schools is intended for the children of Kolkata …
Read More »Goa Pro League: Velsao SCC thump Panjim Footballers; Vasco SC hold Corps of Signals!
Joseph Pereira scored a fine brace as Velsao Sports and Cultural Club recorded an impressive 5-1 win over Panjim Footballers in a Goa Professional League match played at Duler Stadium in Mapusa on Wednesday. Velsao SCC recorded their first three points of the season while Panjim Footballers are still looking …
Read More »India Women’s Ashalata Devi: Wearing captain’s armband a magical feeling!
It was back in 2011 that Ashalata Devi made her debut for the Indian women’s team as an 18-year-old and eight years later on Tuesday, November 13, she etched her name into the history books as she became the first-ever captain of the women’s national team to lead her side …
Read More »Normalisation committees appointed in Dominican Republic & Madagascar!
The Bureau of the Council has decided to appoint normalisation committees for the Dominican Republic Football Association (FEDOFUTBOL) and the Madagascan Football Association (FMF) in accordance with art. 14 par. 1 (a) and art. 8 par. 2 of the FIFA Statutes. Dominican Republic The decision concerning the Dominican Republic comes …
Read More »AFC Grassroots Conference charts new boundaries!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) underlined the importance in developing grassroots football in Asia as 100 grassroots representatives from 41 MAs gathered for the second AFC Grassroots Conference in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday, November 13. Since its launch two years ago, the AFC Grassroots Conference has reinforced its vision …
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