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Arunachal Pradesh to host Final Rounds of 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy!

The Final Rounds of the 77th National Football Championships for the Santosh Trophy 2023-24 will be held in Arunachal Pradesh, it was announced by the All India Football Federation on Wednesday, September 6. The dates for the final rounds will be announced later. The AIFF also announced that the Group …

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UEFA & ECA sign landmark agreement to bolster European football’s future!

UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) have today signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that extends their cooperation until 2030. Building on a relationship which now spans over fifteen years, the new MoU will elevate their partnership to bolster long-term stability and sustainable growth in European club football. …

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Innovative digital initiatives poised to enhance AFC’s fan engagement!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today outlined its commitment to stay at the forefront of the digital media and communications realm during the first meeting of the AFC Media & Communications Committee for the 2023-2027 term. Led by Chairperson Ganbaatar Amgalanbaatar, the virtual meeting saw the Committee receiving updates on …

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Dominant India beat Nepal to secure SAFF U-16 Championship semifinal spot!

India secured the top spot in Group A of the SAFF U-16 Championship to seal their berth in the semifinals, defeating Nepal 1-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Wednesday, September 6. The Blue Colts produced a dominant performance against Nepal and were denied by the woodwork on …

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New Balance launches limited-edition Timothy Weah inspired football boot!

Today New Balance is revealing US professional and Juventus star striker Timothy Weah’s first limited edition boot, called New Balance Timothy Weah Queens’ Finest. As one of America’s breakout stars, the New Balance Timothy Weah Queens’ Finest boot draws inspiration from Tim’s roots in Queens, NY and his unrelenting quest …

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India’s Stimac hoping for a strong show at old-friends reunion in King’s Cup!

Blue Tigers head coach Igor Stimac and his Iraq counterpart, Jesus Casas, have known each other for more than 30 years. Casas, six years Stimac’s junior, was a youth team player for Spanish side Cádiz CF, where Stimac played for two seasons between 1992 and 1994. On Thursday, September 7, …

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AFC MAs & Regional Associations Presidents’ & General Secretaries’ Conference 2023 set to kick off!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will conduct the inaugural AFC Member Associations (MAs) & Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents’ and General Secretaries’ Conference 2023, from October 7 to 8 in Uzbekistan’s capital city, Tashkent. With the preceding editions of the event exclusively attended by the General Secretaries of the AFC’s Members, …

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AIFF issues Request for Proposal for Institutional Football League!

The All India Football Federation has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting interested institutional sides to participate in the Institutional Football League to be played from January 2024. The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation, on April 14, 2023, after extensive discussions, had arrived at a decision …

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Narayan Das returns to FC Goa for third stint with Gaurs!

FC Goa have completed the signing of defender Narayan Das, who has signed a season-long deal with the Gaurs, ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 edition of the Indian Super League. The West Bengal-based footballer was previously a part of FC Goa’s squad in the inaugural season of the league in …

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Sreenidi Deccan FC confirm player departures!

Sreenidi Deccan FC today confirmed the departure of 16 players from their First Team squad ahead of the new campaign. While 14 of them were released after the expiry of their contracts, winger Ramhlunchhunga returned to Hyderabad FC after the completion of his loan spell and defender Asheer Akhtar joined …

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