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AIFF condoles the demise of former India captain Mohammed Habib!

The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of former India forward Mohammed Habib, who passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in his residence in Hyderabad after a long illness. The ‘Bade Miya’ of Kolkata football, as he was popularly known during his playing days, is survived by his …

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Mumbai City FC bid farewell to Asif Khan!

Mumbai City FC bid farewell to young midfielder Asif Khan who leaves the Islanders after spending five seasons at the club. After participating regularly in Mumbai City’s youth festivals from the age of 14, Asif Khan was scouted and brought into the Islanders’ U-18s team in 2018. Asif quickly emerged …

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Tender process opens in Australia for media rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup & 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

FIFA has launched two separate invitations to tender (ITT) in Australia today for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The respective tenders also allow for the opportunity to bid for the FIFA World Cup 2030 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031. …

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Wolverhampton Wanderers and 6686 Sport link up!

Wolverhampton Wanderers have welcomed 6686 Sport on board as the club’s official sleeve partner. The sponsorship was agreed earlier this year, with 6866 Sport also becoming the club’s official Asian betting partner, and their branding has featured on first-team sleeves during pre-season friendlies, in both the home and away kits. …

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Mohun Bagan SG put derby woes aside, gear up for AFC Cup Preliminary Round 2!

Asian football is back in India, as Mohun Bagan SG take on Machhindra FC from Nepal in the AFC Cup 2023-24 Preliminary Round 2 match at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata, with the game scheduled to kick off at 7pm IST on Wednesday, August 16. The Green and Maroons, who …

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Kerala Blasters sign Montenegro defender Milos Drincic!

Kerala Blasters FC have signed 24-year-old Montenegro centre-back Miloš Drinčić on a one-year deal for the upcoming ISL 2023/24 season. Only 24, Drinčić has already amassed close to 230 appearances across the top tiers of Montenegro and Belarus. Drincic, who most recently turned out for Shakhter Soligorsk in Belarus, started …

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AFC Cup Preliminary Round 2: The Contenders!

The anticipation is building around AFC Cup 2023-24 as 10 teams from across Asia are gearing up for five one-legged Preliminary Round 2 ties starting on Tuesday with the aim of moving a step closer to a place in the continental competition. The qualification action began on August 8 when …

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West Ham United sign James Ward-Prowse!

West Ham United have announced the signing of England international James Ward-Prowse. The 28-year-old has joined the Hammers from Southampton FC for an undisclosed fee on a contract until June 2027. Ward-Prowse, who will wear the No7 shirt, is renowned for his outstanding delivery from set pieces and open play, …

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain departs Liverpool FC for Besiktas!

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has completed a move to Besiktas following the expiry of his Liverpool FC contract in the summer. The next chapter of Oxlade-Chamberlain’s career will come with the Turkish Super Lig side, who officially confirmed the Englishman’s arrival today. Oxlade-Chamberlain made 146 appearances and scored 18 times for the …

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