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FIFA Fund for Football Players: 225 new applications approved!

A total of 225 players are due to be compensated in the third phase of the FIFA Fund for Football Players (FIFA FFP) following a decision taken by the FIFA‑FIFPRO Steering Committee in line with the programme’s protocol. The FIFA Fund for Football Players (FIFA FFP) is the result of …

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Kerala Blasters extend contract of winger Nihal Sudeesh until 2026!

Kerala Blasters is elated to announce that Nihal Sudeesh has signed a new contract committing his future to the club till summer 2026. The Kochi native, after being an integral part of the Kerala Blasters youth sides, made his senior team appearance during last year’s ISL. Nihal’s love and connection …

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Ambernath United Atlanta FC get the better of FC Bengaluru United!

Ambernath United Atlanta FC made a winning start to their Second Division League final round campaign as they beat FC Bengaluru United 1-0 on Thursday, May 11 at the Cooperage stadium in Colaba, Mumbai. Steven Dias’ team started from where they had left off in the group stages after winning …

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Federation declares PK Banerjee’s birth anniversary as AIFF Grassroots Day!

June 23, the birth anniversary of Pradip Kumar Banerjee, India’s captain in 1960 Rome Olympics and popularly known as PK, will henceforth be celebrated as ‘AIFF Grassroots Day’, All India Football Federation announced on Friday, May 12, 2023. Explaining the reason behind choosing PK’s birthday, AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji …

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New Balance celebrates ‘Grey Day’ by honouring its timeless grey colour & lasting brand legacy!

Today, New Balance is celebrating “Grey Day”—a day that pays homage to the new and classic expressions of the brand’s enduring legacy in the colour grey. In the late 1970s, grey was originally borne as a solution for urban runners whose white shoes were getting destroyed by city conditions. The …

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India to play Mongolia in Intercontinental Cup 2023 opener!

India will take on Mongolia on the opening day of the much-awaited Intercontinental Cup, which kicks off at the Kalinga Stadium on June 9, 2023, at 19.30 IST. The other two teams in the competition, Lebanon and Vanuatu, will clash against each other on the same day at 16.30 IST. …

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#WeAre26 launched to bring the FIFA World Cup 2026 brand to life!

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the Official Brand of the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be unveiled to fans around the world, with FIFA and host countries Canada, Mexico and the USA celebrating a major milestone on the road to the biggest sporting event ever. The unveiling …

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Protea Hotels by Marriott & Marriott Bonvoy unveil Orlando Pirates themed hotel rooms!

Protea Hotels by Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and marketplace, have unveiled Orlando Pirates FC themed hotel rooms, designed to give football enthusiasts a unique and immersive hospitality experience. Available at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the Orlando Pirates-themed rooms …

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AFC President: We are ready to host the best AFC Asian Cup in history!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President today underlined his confidence in the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 to deliver a true celebration of Asian football that will leave a lasting impression on the Continent’s players, teams and passionate …

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UEFA assisting youth development in Oceania!

Liechtenstein joined teams from Vanuatu, Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands, and the Solomon Islands at the Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) Home of Football, which itself was funded in part by Assist, UEFA’s international programme that contributes to the development of the game outside Europe. The tournament gave the young players …

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