Basit Ahmed Bhat’s quickfire second-half brace, coupled with first-half strikes from Marat Tareck and Gnohere Krizo, guided Samaleswari Sporting to an emphatic 4-1 victory over Baghpat FC in a Group B fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday. Basit Ahmed Bhat netted …
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UEFA and its 55 member associations stand as one. We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product. It is one of football’s greatest sporting legacies. It …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is proud to announce that the Brazil senior men’s national team will play an international friendly match against India on October 3, 2026, in Kolkata. Brazil, five-time world champions, are the most successful men’s national team in football. India will host the Seleção at …
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FC Raengdai marked their maiden Durand Cup appearance in memorable fashion with an impressive 1-0 victory over last year’s quarter-finalists, Indian Navy Football Team, in a Group D fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Substitute Khaidem Amarjit Singh …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee officially ratified a series of major hosting and regulatory decisions, including the confirmation of Japan as the host of the 2028 edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, which will serve as Asia’s qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. Japan secured …
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Naorem Somananda Singh’s stunning first-half strike and a second-half own goal guided Indian Air Force Football Team to a deserved 2-1 victory over Sri Lankan outfit Defenders FC in a Group C fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. …
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Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of experienced Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, adding leadership, quality and a wealth of experience to the squad ahead of the upcoming season. The 35-year-old centre-back joins the Marina Machans after an impressive stint in the Indian Super League with Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City …
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The Confederation Africaine de Football (“CAF“) received correspondence today from FIFA on the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative, in accordance with the consultation process that is currently underway with FIFA Member Associations and the FIFA Council. As part of this consultation process, the CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, will host …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has noted FIFA’s announcement concerning the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The AFC was not consulted on the proposal and is disappointed that a matter of such significance entered the public domain before the AFC family had been afforded the opportunity to examine …
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Below the UEFA statement on The Times article regarding the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal! This crosses a line that football’s governing institutions should never cross. UEFA takes it extremely seriously. So should every national football association. So should every stakeholder: leagues, clubs, players, supporters, governments and everyone who cares about …
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