In a historic collaboration between the two top soccer leagues in North America, Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX today announced that they have joined forces on a long-term initiative to further strengthen the sport in the region. The strategic partnership, which brings together the nations of the United …
Read More »Bengaluru FC take on Abahani Dhaka in AFC Cup group stage opener!
Bengaluru FC will aim to get their 2018 AFC Cup Group Stage campaign off to a winning start when they host Bangladesh’s Abahani Limited Dhaka in a Group E encounter at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Having made it through to the zonal phase after winning the …
Read More »Mohammedan Sporting face Jamshedpur FC Reserves in Second Division League opener!
Mohammedan Sporting Club aim to kick off their 2017/18 Second Division League – Preliminary Round Group C campaign on all the right notes when they host the reserve side of Indian Super League franchise Jamshedpur FC at the Barasat Stadium on Wednesday, March 14. The Black Panthers, who will look …
Read More »FIFA Appeal Committee rejects the partial appeal lodged by Jeffrey Webb!
The FIFA Appeal Committee has rejected the partial appeal lodged by Jeffrey Webb, and confirmed the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee. Mr Webb had not contested the lifelong ban imposed on him by the adjudicatory chamber, but appealed the fine in the amount of …
Read More »Second Division League 2017/18 kicks-off tomorrow!
With the Second Division League 2017-18 kicking-off tomorrow on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, century old Mohammedan Sporting Club will play host to Jamshedpur FC Reserves at the Barasat Stadium near Kolkata followed by Langsning FC squaring off against Chennaiyin FC Reserves. 18 teams will be plying their trade in the …
Read More »ISL-4: Advantage Chennaiyin FC, in a must-score situation for FC Goa!
Chennaiyin FC host FC Goa in the second leg of the second semi-final of Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. The hosts have a slight edge with a crucial away goal in the 1 – 1 draw in the first leg at …
Read More »Sixth AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting concludes!
The AFC Coach Education Panel Meeting convened for its sixth meeting in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Monday, March 12. Asian Football Confederation General Secretary Dato Windsor John, in his opening message, said, “Quality education comes from quality coaches and over the past two years this panel has …
Read More »iSportconnect Beijing Summit adds three more Speakers from LaLiga, Riot Games & NBA!
iSportconnect has announced three additional guest speakers for the Beijing Summit line-up which is taking place on March 26/27 at the iconic National Aquatic Centre in the Olympic Park, Beijing. – Sergi Torrents, Managing Director, LaLiga China – Johnson Yeh, Managing Director China and Southeast Asia, Riot Games – David …
Read More »2018 FIFA World Cup: 1,303,616 tickets allocated, sales restart on Tuesday!
A few days after celebrating 100 days to go until the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the outcome of the most recent tickets sales period has now been confirmed, with 568,448 tickets allocated following the second random selection draw sales window from December 5 to January 31. This is on …
Read More »FIFA launches digital presence in China!
Today FIFA launched its digital presence in China on the Weibo platform. China has the world’s largest internet user base and Weibo is the country’s largest social media platform. Kicking off FIFA’s digital arrival in China, the official @FIFA account was inaugurated and engaged fans through a creative interactive campaign …
Read More »
Arunava about Football A look at football & the world through my eyes!