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FIFA President Gianni Infantino condoles Ahmed Khan’s demise…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent his condolence message after the unfortunate demise of former India International and legend Ahmed Khan, who passed away after a prolonged illness in Bengaluru on August 27, 2017. In his condolence message to All India Football Federation President Praful Patel, Gianni Infantino conveyed his “deepest …

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AIFF congratulates new ‘Dronacharya Awardee’ S.S. Hakeem!

The All India Football Federation congratulated S.S. Hakeem for being awarded the Dronacharya Award for his lifetime contribution to Indian Football. Hakeem, who was part of the Indian Football Team in the 1960 Rome Olympics has also been an accomplished FIFA Referee besides being the Indian National Team’s Assistant Coach. …

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AFC and Red Cross sign partnership for social development efforts!

The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment to inspire hope and enrich lives through football marked another significant milestone today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) – the world’s largest international humanitarian organisation. The ceremony, which …

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Kia Motors becomes Official Partner of the UEFA Europa League!

UEFA has announced one of its long-standing partners, Kia Motors, has signed a three-year agreement to become an Official Partner of the UEFA Europa League. Their sponsorship of one of UEFA’s most prestigious European club football competitions will commence in time for the start of the 2018/19 season and run …

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The Premier League at 25 – David Dein, Bryan Robson & Kolo Toure to feature in Soccerex tribute!

Soccerex have announced that this year’s Soccerex Global Convention from September 4-6 in Manchester will close with a special panel to celebrate 25 years on the Premier League featuring David Dein, Bryan Robson and Kolo Touré. The panel will combine discussion and video highlights to look back at some of …

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India U-15 Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes: Must not overestimate our potential!

After clinching the SAFF U-15 Championship, coming from a goal down to win 2-1 against Nepal in the Finals, the Indian U-15 National Team has already set its eyes on another target – the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers. In a freewheeling interview, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes talks at length …

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Macron & Olbia Calcio 1905 launch the clubs 2017/18 season kits!

Italian Lega Pro/A side Olbia Calcio 1905 and kit maker Macron have unveiled the new home, away and third shirts of the club for the 2017/18 season. The Macron design team and the staff of the club have worked hand in hand to create traditional but strong shirts for the …

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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches Kochi’s 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup Host City Logo!

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, today launched the Host City Logo for Kochi, one of the venues of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. The logo represents and reflects Kochi’s identity and will be a valuable tool in linking the local community in a global World Cup. Alongside the …

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Team India players mesmerized by former striker I.M. Vijayan’s presence!

Night was descending, the fading red of the sky slowly but steadily getting submerged into the black sky, all set to envelope. The stars in the sky, however, were too early to be spotted but the megastar stood nearby. In a glittering maroon shirt, looking much fitter than his recent …

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FIFA Legends to join FIFA U-17 World Cup Trophy Experience in India!

After hosting Carles Puyol, Esteban Cambiasso and Nwankwo Kanu as part of the lead-up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, India will see FIFA Legends Carlos Valderrama, Fernando Morientes, Marcel Desailly, Jorge Campos and Emmanuel Amuneke join the Trophy Experience on September 6 to mark “30 days to go” until …

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