Defending I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC have announced the return of Punjabi midfielder Jagpreet Singh for the 2018/19 season. Jagpreet is no stranger to the Mohali-based club as he previously featured for the Warriors in their first ever Second Division League campaign playing a vital role in the centre of …

India completed an upset 1-0 win over Thailand, as a 36th minute goal by Grace Lalrampari gave them a momentous win that put them on level points with both Thailand and Nepal in their AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers. Despite this win, however, India could not make it through to …

A celebration of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Mizoram Football Association (MFA) Grassroots programme, Grassroots Festival was held at Lammual in the afternoon of Saturday, October 27. The festival was set-up to close a three month long course of grassroot football for over 200 children. This year’s grassroot …

Naorem Mahesh Singh did the star turn for hosts Shillong Lajong FC as an electrifying first NorthEast Derby of the 12th I-League season saw the home team overcome 10th edition champions Aizawl FC by the odd goal in three. At Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and in front of a near …

German kit maker JAKO have announced a new partnership with the Uzbekistan Football Federation (UFF) in the Uzbek capital Tashkent. From now on, the senior men’s national team, women’s national team and the junior national teams who represent the Central Asian country will wear individual play, training and leisure clothing …

Electric Veng FC failed to get back to their winning ways after tasting defeat in the last round with a 1-1 draw against Ramhlun North FC. The high flying top-flight debutants had taken the lead on Friday evening through Vanlalremsanga on the 27th minute. They were the better team in …

Defending Champions Minerva Punjab FC played their first match of the 12th I-League season hosting Goan giants Churchill Brothers SC on home turf at the Tau Devi Lal stadium in Panchkula. The two sides split points in a goalless draw at the end of 90 minutes, in a match characterised …

European clubs, national teams and their players have joined forces with UEFA and the Fare network to promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility in football, and back the drive to rid the game of discrimination. Europe’s premium competitions have also served as a high-profile platform to transmit the clear message that …

Newcomers Chawnpui FC earned a much needed victory against Mizoram Police FC in a rematch of round 7 at the AR Lammual on Friday afternoon. Mizoram Police FC had taken an early lead through Lalfakawma who scored after being set up by Lalramtharmawia. Chawnpui FC responded right at the start …

European top-division clubs are receiving increased solidarity payments from UEFA this year to develop their youth programmes. The payments are made from the revenue generated in UEFA’s club competitions in the 2017/18 season. A total amount of €125.44m from the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League revenue is …