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French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain will take to the pitch in an all-yellow kit, celebrating the legacy of its Brazilian players. Brazil won its third world title in 1970. With that achievement, the Brazilian game — bold, technical and innate — was universally considered the best in the …
Read More »VIDEO – 442oons: 2017 Confederations Cup Semifinals – Chile beat Portugal on penalties (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the Day it features Chile’s triumph over Portugal in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Semifinal after a thrilling penalty shooutout!
Read More »I-League clubs give consent to concurrent leagues!
Representatives of the I-League clubs met with AIFF officials at Football House in New Delhi to discuss the way forward for the I-League for the 2017-18 season till the roadmap for Indian Football in the medium and long term is finalised with assistance and guidance from the Asian Football Confederation. …
Read More »AFC Issue Statement on 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has noted the conclusions in the recently published FIFA report into the bidding processes for the FIFA World Cups of 2018 and 2022. In this regard, the AFC is now looking forward to the continued preparation work to deliver the 2022 FIFA World Cup in …
Read More »Nike launch FC Barcelona’s new 2017-18 away kit!
The new FC Barcelona away kit has a palette of vivid blue and red with contemporary detailing inspired by the club’s history and culture on the collar — partially defined by the Catalan flag, the Senyera. A reminder of inner club pride, the inside of the shirt has the word …
Read More »FIFA opens tender process in Greece for the media rights to the 2018 FIFA World Cup!
FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (“ITT”) in Greece for the media rights to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. These media rights will cover TV, internet, mobile and radio transmissions. This tender process will allow FIFA to select the media companies that are best placed to operationally secure …
Read More »Mizoram’s Malswam Tulunga: FIFA U-17 World Cup will be a game-changer!
To be labelled the ‘Godfather’ of football in a certain region would perhaps be something that would afford some a slightly lofty air. However, Malswam Tulunga (also spelled Shylo Malsawmtluanga), who is often called the ‘Godfather of Mizo footballers’ due to him being one of, if not the biggest name …
Read More »Nike launch Inter Milan’s new 2017-18 away kit!
The new FC Internazionale Milano away kit by Nike provides a fresh interpretation of the club’s iconic away colour palette of white, black and blue and fuses cutting-edge Aeroswift technology with the signature Milanese sense of style and detailing. The torso incorporates a round neckline with partial blue detailing and an …
Read More »FIFA Fitness Course for Referees concludes in Gwalior!
The FIFA Fitness Course for Referees, organized by the All India Football Federation, concluded in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh today, June 28, 2017. 110 referees in two batches of 55 participated in the programme. FIFA Referees Fitness Instructor, Ganesh Maniam, who conducted the course shared his thoughts on the participants. “The …
Read More »Eintracht Braunschweig starts with ERIMA into the new Bundesliga2 season!
German Bundesliga2 side Eintracht Braunschweig started their 2017/18 pre-season on Monday, June 26 with a lactate test. For the first time, Braunschweig trained in the training gear of their new equipment supplier ERIMA. At the same time, the commitment of the new equipment supplier ERIMA to BTSV is also starting …
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