The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) presented eight referees and assistant referees the AFC Referees Memento Award in conjunction with the AFC Referee Instructors & Assessors Seminars on Thursday, February 8. The award is given to match officials who have served at least five years on the AFC Elite Panel and …

On October 7, 2017, Alex Iwobi’s 73rd-minute strike made Nigeria Africa’s first qualifier for this summer’s 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The 21-year-old forward, who was born in Lagos and has spent much of his life in England, is just one of the Super Eagles’ young stars (the majority …

The battle of the free-scoring sides comes to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium when Bengaluru FC take on FC Goa in Bengaluru on Friday. Albert Roca’s league-leaders will look to make it five wins on the bounce in what’s been an impressive charge to seal a spot in the play-off stages …

The Chinese company Yadea, a market leader in the production of electric-powered motorcycles, bicycles and scooters, was today confirmed as a Regional Supporter of the 2018 FIFA World Cup during a ceremony held in Shanghai. As a Regional Supporter for Asia, Yadea will receive a range of rights, including LED …

One of the main objectives of the revolutionary Baby Leagues, an initiative by the All India Football Federation to extend the horizons of grassroots and youth football, is to establish a culture of football in posterity. “Identity is born from culture and we have identified a long comprehensive platform in …

Defending champions ATK welcome old foes and last year’s finalist Kerala Blasters FC in Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday. ATK have had a season of woes and are currently at the back of four consecutive defeats, the last three …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reminded all Member Associations with clubs and national teams competing in the AFC’s competitions in 2018 that they are required to fulfil their media obligations. The AFC wrote to all Member Associations requesting their co-operation in fulfilling the AFC’s obligations to commercial and broadcast …

Ms. Neelam Kapur has taken over as Director General of the Sports Authority of India today, February 7. An Indian Information Service officer of 1982 batch, she has earlier handled important assignments in National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) and headed Directorate of Film Festivals, Directorate of Audio Visual Publicity (DAVP) …

England lays claim to several representative symbols. Two of the most famous are longstanding: the rose and the St. George’s Cross. A third, the Three Lions crest that adorns the chest of the English Football Association kit, has antecedents dating back to the twelfth century. As design elements, each of …

Khelo India, a landmark initiative to foster holistic sports development in India received a massive boost as youth icon, Akshay Kumar supported Khelo India by taking the pledge and urging everyone to come forward and play. The appeal to India’s youngsters to come forth and be a part of the …