The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was used for the first time in FC Bayern München’s penalty-shootout Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund, but the new technology’s debut in the competition was not all plain sailing. “The calibrated line, which is usually there to help with offside decisions, wasn’t available in the …

Neighbours Chanmari FC and Chanmari West FC battled for a place in the semifinals yesterday, August 5 with Chanmari FC edging out their rivals with a 1-0 victory. The solitary goal came from an own goal by R. Lalthanmawia on the 47th minute. The second fixture of the day saw …

In advance of S.P.A.L.’s return to the Italian Serie A, they together with Macron, has presented the new shirts for the 2017/18 season. The Ferrara based club has retained the traditional home shirt, however, together with Macron’s stylists, has explored modern and exciting graphic options, including a homage to the …

With just two months to go for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, football is indeed taking over the country with another city, Bhopal, successfully joining in line to welcome a Mission XI Million Festival. Bhopal’s Campion School saw hundreds of school students take to the game enthusiastically on …

iSportconnect has announced six guest speakers for their inaugural Summit, which will take place in Lausanne on September 27. Ben Morel, MD & Sr Vice President EMEA at National Basketball Association; Patrick Baumann, President of the International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission; Paul Barber, Chief executive at Brighton & Hove Albion …

The Government of India launched the Mission XI Million as part of its promotion of football amongst the youth ahead of the upcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. On the same lines Maharashtra too is gearing up for – Maharashtra Mission 1 Million. The largest ever state level football and …

I-League champions Aizawl FC played their final Group A fixture against group leaders Ramhlun North FC today and came out victors with a 2-1 win to book their place in the semifinals. Aizawl FC took the lead on the 20th minute with a strike from Rochharzela. They doubled their lead …

Bengaluru FC’s reserve side will look to put on a good show when they take on Japan’s Avispa Fukuoka Under-18s in an Asian Football Confederation approved friendly game at the Bengaluru Football Stadium on Saturday. Bengaluru FC Under-18s Head Coach John Kenneth Raj stressed at the importance of the clash, …

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee, FIFA U-17 World Cup – India 2017, Javier Ceppi, urged the football fans across India to come and cheer for the first Indian team that will play a FIFA tournament. Javier delivered a fresh update …

The AIFF Elite Academy U-19 boys finish with another 1-1 draw in the ongoing Independence Day Cup 2017 today, August 4 as Lalawampuia’s goal snatched a crucial point from the home team’s grasp. Meanwhile, it was AIFF U-19 boys third draw in as many games in the tournament. Having played …