With less than three weeks left to the iSportconnect Digital Fan Engagement Masterclass, the organisers announced two more speakers to the already spectacular roster. Jan Bilenkamp and Jenny Smith will be joining Sébastien Gillot (UCI), Alexandra Willis (AELTC), Sam Seddon (IBM) and David Alstadter (HSBC) on the courts of the …

World football governing body FIFA has announced the presence of former Spain international and FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol for different promotional activities for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, to be played from October 6 to 28, 2017. The main activity in which the illustrious defender will …

The traditional rivalry between Bengal and Goa takes the centre stage as two teams from each state (East Bengal Club and United SC from Bengal; Salgaocar FC and AIFF Elite Academy from Goa) have made into the semifinals of the ongoing U-18 I-League in Kolkata. United SC will take on …

Following the submission of declarations of interest to bid to host UEFA EURO 2024, representatives of the German Football Association (DFB) and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) both attended a bid opening workshop, which took place last Thursday at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The two bidders were given …

Having amassed six points from the three matches in Group C, AIFF Elite Academy boys qualify for the semifinals of the U-18 I-League. The AIFF Elite Academy boys opened their campaign with a terrific 4-1 victory over Minerva Punjab FC before sealing their semifinal spot with a 2-1 win against …

The Indian Under-17 World Cup squad lost 1-4 against G.D. Estoril Praia in a friendly match at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal earlier today, May 1. Estoril Praia took the lead as early as the 8th minute when Montero sped past the Indian defence and scored. The Indian Colts …

The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel congratulated Aizawl FC for winning the 10th edition of the 2016/17 I-League on Sunday, April 30. Congratulating Aizawl FC on their maiden success, Praful Patel in his message said, “Aizawl FC’s triumph unfurls a new chapter in Indian Football history. This victory …

Legendary Brazilian defender Lucio has spent two seasons in India playing for Indian Super League outfit FC Goa. Familiar with the state of football in India, the 38-year-old spoke on how the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India is a “great opportunity for a country like India to make …

Defending champions AIFF Elite Academy defeated DSK Shivajians FC 2-1 in the U-18 I-League at the Barasat Stadium in Kolkata earlier today. The AIFF Elite Academy coming on the back of a 4-1 win against Minerva Punjab FC conceded an early goal as in the 12th minute as opponents DSK …

The last I-League game of the season saw DSK Shivajians play out a classic against Minerva Punjab FC, one which ended with four goals scored at both ends. With the game finishing at 4-4, big North Korean striker Kim Song Yong scored twice, while Juan Quero and debutant Vanlalremkima scored …