Jockson Dhas’ life has seen quite a few highs of late. But his journey to where he is now wasn’t an easy one. He’s struggled through poverty, injuries, rejections and challenging situations in the deep sea. However, his motto to overcome hardships is simple. “If you want something so bad, …
Read More »NorthEast United FC & Seagram’s Imperial Blue extend their partnership!
Seagram’s Imperial Blue continues to reinforce its support for NorthEast United FC as the exclusive partnership enters its second year. In a press conference held on Tuesday, September 17 on Guwahati, Imperial Blue and NorthEast United FC players celebrated the success of this association and underscored the mutual admiration for …
Read More »AIFF condoles the demise of former FIFA Referee Sumanta Ghosh!
The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of Sumanta Ghosh, a former FIFA referee. Ghosh, who passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, was 70. He is survived by his wife and two sons. One of the top referees of the country in the 1990s, Ghosh was known for …
Read More »A first win for Electric Veng FC in MPL-9!
Beautiful football finally paid off for Electric Veng FC as they pulled off a thrilling 3-2 win against FC Bethlehem in the final fixture of round 5. Electric Veng FC brought their usual flair and passing game and were rewarded early on with a strike from Vanlalremsanga in the 6th …
Read More »Chhinga Veng FC see off Chawnpui FC in close MPL-9 win!
Chhinga Veng FC remain the only unbeaten team in MPL9 as they earned a narrow 1-0 win over Chawnpui FC. Coached by their former MPL winning coach Lalsangzuala Hmar, Chawnpui FC were able to create chances especially after going behind. Substitutes Lalsawmzela and Lalliansanga came close to finding an equalizer …
Read More »2022 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand tickets to go on sale from October 6!
A major milestone in the build-up to the 2022 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand has been reached with FIFA announcing that ticket packages for fans will go on sale next week (October 6) at FIFA.com/tickets . The first-ever co-hosted women’s tournament will kick off on July …
Read More »India U-17 Women’s Thomas Dennerby: Need to play top game against Andorra!
India U-17 Women’s National Team head coach Thomas Dennerby is hopeful that his side will play compact football with utmost discipline when they take on Andorra in the early hours on Friday, September 30, 2022. The match will start at 12.30am IST. This is the second match of the Indian …
Read More »WTO Director-General praises football’s ability to connect people & create solidarity!
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised football’s ability to bring people together during a question-and-answer session on the opening day of the WTO Public Forum alongside the FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The encounter, at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, took place after FIFA …
Read More »German FA (DFB) & UEFA double down on commitment to sustainable EURO 2024!
With the qualifying draw for UEFA EURO 2024 imminent, UEFA and the German Football Association (DFB) have underlined their joint commitment to ensuring the tournament will be a driver for sustainable development across sport and society “Less than two years before the tournament, we are on the threshold between conceptualisation …
Read More »Globant & LaLiga reach an agreement to create a global technology company!
Globant, a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, and LaLiga, Spain’s top-flight football competition, announced today that they have reached an agreement to create a joint venture to establish a global technology company that will lead the reinvention of the sports and entertainment industry. The …
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