A C.K. Vineeth brace in the second period of extra time (107′, 118′) saw Bengaluru FC edge out archrivals Mohun Bagan 2-0 to be crowned the 2017 Federation Cup champions on a night where Albert Roca’s men didn’t put a foot wrong at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The Blues …
Read More »Guinea join Ghana on plane to 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!
Guinea secured a goalless draw with Ghana in their final group game at the 2017 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, meaning they joined their opponents at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Ghana were already assured of their place in India having won their opening two games …
Read More »517 children from Anantapur Sports Academy celebrate AFC Grassroots Day!
Anantapur Sports Academy (ASA), upon receiving invitation from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), joined hands with local body, Anantapur District Football Association (ADFA) and State body, Andhra Pradesh Football Association (APFA) to organise the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Festival 2017 in the district of Anantapur on May 15, …
Read More »Macron & Crystal Palace: The new Jersey in the Name of Tradition!
English Premier League side Crystal Palace and Italian kit maker Macron have presented the new Home Shirt for the clubs 2017/18 season. The “Home” presents the traditional vertical red and blue stripes with Body fit cut and micromesh inserts which guarantee the best breathability. The jersey’s V-neck has a yellow …
Read More »Federation Cup: Stage set for Bengaluru FC vs Mohun Bagan final battle in Cuttack!
Three weeks on the road, a season-ending injury to their talismanic captain and a last gasp penalty save to send them to the summit clash later, Bengaluru FC will look to bring home a title they won in 2015 when they take on rivals Mohun Bagan in a Federation Cup …
Read More »Goa FA meet to review Competition Fees for Clubs!
The Executive Committee of the Goa Football Association met yesterday, May 19 under the Chairmanship of the President, Elvis Gomes at the the GFA office at Panaji and reviewed the previous decision regarding increase in participation fee in view of the various representations received from member clubs. The second division …
Read More »Federation Cup: Defending Champions Mohun Bagan confident ahead of final!
Defending Champions Mohun Bagan will face a final hurdle in their title defence when the Mariners clash swords against Bengaluru FC in the final of the Federation Cup on Sunday (May 21, 2017). The kick-off for which is slated at IST 7PM. In the course of this season, Bagan will …
Read More »Congratulations pour in for India U-17 after conquering Italy!
Congratulatory messages are pouring in from every nook and cranny of the country for the Indian U-17 team who wrote a brand new chapter in the Indian Football History by overpowering the Italy U17 National Team yesterday. Be it the flamboyant cricketer Virender Sehwag or an ardent football fan Abhishek …
Read More »India U-17 World Cup squad secure historic 2-0 win over Italy U-17!
In a historic moment for Indian Football, for the first time, the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad defeated the U-17 Youth Team of Italy who have won the FIFA World Cup four times 2-0, in Arizo, Italy today (May 19, 2017). The win epitomizes the grit and determination of the Indian Colts …
Read More »Hawk-Eye selected as VAR technology provider!
FIFA will continue the testing of video assistant technology during the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic (20 May – 11 June), the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Russia (17 June – 02 July) and the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup UAE (6 – 16 December). The use of video …
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