The talented Ghanaian international midfielder William Opoku has extended his tenure with the I-League champions for the 2018/19 season. An instrumental member of the title-winning 2017/18 squad, the 21-year-old midfielder William Opoku Asiedu rejoins the squad for the upcoming I-League campaign. After being a part of all the 18 games …
Read More »USL Unveils New Structure: One Central Brand, Three Leagues, Evolving for the Future!
On a historic day for the evolution of soccer in North America, the United Soccer League on Tuesday, September 25 has unveiled a new structure and brand identity for each of its top three leagues ahead of the 2019 season. “Today’s announcement comes at the dawn of an exciting new …
Read More »Jo Bole So Nihaal – The Punjabi Flavour in India’s U-16 Team!
The state of Punjab has been a major contributor to the growth of Indian football and in the last year or so, its role has become more prominent. The first shot in the arm came thanks to the FIFA U-17 World Cup that was held in India, with a number …
Read More »Bayern Munich announce Viessmann as Regional Partner for China!
German Bundesliga record champions FC Bayern München and the family company Viessmann have joined forces in Asia: Since the beginning of September, Viessmann is the Official Regional Partner of FC Bayern München in mainland China and Hong Kong. The partnership includes the use of trademark rights, meet & greets as …
Read More »16 years later, India look to equal best ever AFC U-16 Championship performance!
It was back in 2002 when India had last qualified for the quarterfinals of the AFC U-16 Championship – their best-ever performance in the competition so far. Since then, no Indian U-16 team has ever reached the quarterfinal stage. 16 years later, the Bibiano Fernandes-coached India U-16 National Team has …
Read More »UEFA Grassroots Award for FC Sækó!
Icelandic club FC Sækó have undertaken impressive work to help improve the mental and physical health of people through football – and have earned themselves the 2018 UEFA Grassroots Award in gold for Best Grassroots Project. Football possesses an enduring power as a force for social good. The game so …
Read More »MPL-7: Giant killers Electric Veng FC defeat Chanmari FC!
MPL debutants Electric Veng FC continued their streak of upsets as they beat two time champions Chanmari FC tonight in a 3-1 victory. The newcomers made their opponents pay for their profligacy in front of goal in the first half when they took the lead through Isaak Vanlalpeka’s freekick on …
Read More »Schedule & Kick-Off Times confirmed for Week Two of the CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying Phase!
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today confirmed the schedule, kick off times and venues for the second week of matches of the CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying Phase. The matches are set to take place during the October 2018 FIFA match window. The schedule for …
Read More »MPL-7: Bethlehem Vengthlang FC and Chawnpui FC end on equal terms!
Bethlehem Vengthlang FC earned their first point of the Mizoram Premier League campaign after equalising in the second half againts newcomers Chawnpui FC in the opening match of round 4 at AR Lammual. Chawnpui FC took the lead seconds before half-time through a free-kick from maestro Vanlalthanga. The newly promoted …
Read More »Final batch graduates from AFC Project Future Referees Course!
2 referees have graduated from the AFC Project Future Referees Course, following its final development course that took place at the AFC House in Malaysia on Monday, September 24. The 2016 batch of referees underwent a final evaluation based on their match performance and technical knowledge, and will continue to …
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