Friday , May 3 2024

Press Release

India’s Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: The canopy in the 2019 Qatar desert storm!

The Blue Tigers were off to the perfect start possible in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with victory in Kuwait. Back at home on Bhubaneswar soil where Stimac and his boys lifted the Intercontinental Cup just five months ago, times will get more testing as India welcome Asian champions …

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Sreenidi Deccan FC toy with TRAU in a five-star performance!

Sreenidi Deccan FC are back to winning ways in the 2023-24 I-League with an emphatic 5-0 victory against TRAU FC in their away match at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Sunday, November 19. Jagdeep Singh hit a brace while Gurmukh Singh, Lalromawia and David Castanada Munoz all got their names …

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OFC Social Responsibility team attends first FIFA Safeguarding Summit in Zurich!

FIFA’s inaugural Safeguarding Summit was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland at the end of last month, with OFC’s Head of Social Responsibility and OFC’s Legacy Manager joining alongside 200 attendees. Safeguarding Officers from across FIFA’s Member Associations and Confederations, experts and representatives were present at the …

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India’s Igor Stimac: A positive result against Qatar not unfeasible!

Four years ago, on a warm September night, in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers outing against Qatar, a gritty India survived a wave of attacks to hold the powerhouse of Asian football to a goalless draw in Doha. The man who guided India from the sidelines was Head Coach …

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UEFA Playmakers – Four more years of football magic!

UEFA Playmakers Inspired by Disney will continue to kick-start a love of football in girls, thanks to a four-year extension of the programme to 2027. 73,000 girls aged 5-8 from across Europe have already experienced UEFA Playmakers, giving them their first taste of playing football, with a sprinkle of Disney …

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Five star Sreenidi Deccan FC hammer hapless TRAU!

Sreenidi Deccan FC cruised to a 5-0 victory over Tiddim Road Athletic Union in a Matchweek 5 I-League clash at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Gurmukh Singh, Jagdeep Singh, Lalromawia and David Castaneda gave the Deccan Warriors their highest ever victory margin in a competitive game. Both sides …

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Shillong Lajong FC beat Gokulam Kerala FC on home turf!

Shillong Lajong FC made the best use of their home advantage in the 2023-24 I-League on Sunday, November 19, when they shocked former champions Gokulam Kerala FC 3-1 at the SSA Stadium. While it was Shillong Lajong’s first win in the four matches they have played so far, Gokulam Kerala …

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Oceania Referee Workshops focus on fitness & elite women pathways!

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) delivered two refereeing workshops in Auckland in November 2023, focusing on both fitness instructor development and women pre-elite referees. The three-day workshops – which ran concurrently at the AUT Millennium facility in Auckland – saw 20 officials participate in a number of practical and theoretical sessions, …

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Colorado Rapids appoint Chris Armas as Head Coach!

The Colorado Rapids have announced the club has appointed Chris Armas as the 10th permanent head coach in its history. “We’re delighted to begin a new chapter at the Colorado Rapids with Chris as our head coach,” said Colorado Rapids President Pádraig Smith. “Chris brings a wealth of experience across …

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CONCACAF statement about Bahamas vs Guyana match!

Today’s 2023/24 CONCACAF Nations League – League B match between Bahamas and Guyana, scheduled to be played at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has been postponed due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the area. CONCACAF officials have been in ongoing communication with the referees and …

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