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U-18 Youth League – Final Round: Bengaluru FC U18s claim crucial win, down DSK Shivajians FC 2-1!

First half goals from Kishori (18′) and Biswa Darjee (38′) handed Bengaluru FC U-18s their first win in the U-18 Youth League Final Phase as they overcame DSK Shivajians FC 2-1 in a second-round encounter at the Meghalaya Football Association Turf in Shillong on Friday. Going into the game on …

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Stage Set for Miami Draw for Second Edition of the Scotiabank CONCACAF League!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) confirmed today the programming for the official draw of the 2018 Scotiabank CONCACAF League, which will feature club teams from Central American and Caribbean Member Associations. The official draw will take place on Wednesday, May 23, at 7:00 pm …

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FIFA Appeal Committee partially confirms ban on Worawi Makudi!

The FIFA Appeal Committee has taken the following decision on the appeal lodged by Worawi Makudi, the former President of the Football Association of Thailand. The FIFA Appeal Committee has partially confirmed the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee on 10 October 2016, reducing the …

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Sunil Chhetri named Players’ Player at Bengaluru FC Awards Night!

Bengaluru Football Club came together to celebrate another successful season, and to recognize and reward top performers at the club’s Annual Awards Night held at the JW Marriott in Bengaluru on Thursday, May 17. Skipper Sunil Chhetri was named top scorer for the fifth season in a row and also …

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Europe’s Professional Football Strategy Council meets in Lyon!

The Professional Football Strategy Council (PFSC) met on May 16 in Lyon and discussed a variety of matters such as the new UEFA club licensing and financial fair play regulations, competitive balance, social dialogue and received an update on the ongoing work of the FIFA transfer system task force. The …

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New Zealand’s football kits by Nike evoke the Spirit of a Maori Legend!

In Maori legend, New Zealand’s endemic silver fern represents strength, resistance and power. These traits relate to the unique underside of the tree’s fronds that reflect under moonlight, creating something akin to a natural nightlight. Thus, they have been celebrated for guiding travellers. “People in New Zealand rally behind the …

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Player stats tablets to be used at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia!

Following approval by the IFAB for the use of small handheld technologies on the bench, FIFA is set to offer all the teams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup a technical set-up for match analysts and coaching team to interact. Each team will be offered two devices: one for the …

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U-18 Youth League – Final Round: Minerva Punjab FC hold FC Pune City to a draw!

Northernpower house Minerva Punjab FC who are currently in Shillong to play in the final round of the U-18 Youth League and in a hunt for clubs fourth domestic league title after being victorious in the senior I-League, U-15 Youth League and U-13 Youth League kick started the final round …

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First batch of MAs awarded AFC Grassroots Charter Memberships!

Five Member Associations were granted AFC Grassroots Charter Memberships following their outstanding achievement in the development of football. The gold standard in the best MA category of the AFC Grassroots Charter Membership was given to The Football Federation of Australia (FFA), while The Chinese Football Association (CFA) were awarded the …

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