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LaLiga launches three social media programmes for Indian subcontinent!

LaLiga has launched exclusive programmes ‘LaLiga StayAtHome’, ‘LaLiga Nations’ and ‘LaLiga Clubs’ for football fans in the Indian subcontinent on LaLigas Facebook page, a statement from them said on Wednesday. Through these programmes LaLiga aims to highlight the best of the league beyond football to help strengthen the fan base …

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AIFF Executive Committee meets via video conferencing!

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel chaired AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting held via video conferencing today, May 13. Besides Senior Vice President Subrata Dutta, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das, Vice Presidents Manvendra Singh, Larsing Ming, KMI Mather, Subhash Chopra, and AIFF Treasurer ZA Thakur – all other Executive Committee …

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420 Grams S02E36: Big Decisions Likely to be approved by AIFF Executive!

After years of criticism and debate the AIFF is likely to revert to a 3+1 foreign player rule for the I-League with immediate effect. This is among the key issues that are likely to be approved by the decision-making body of the federation on May 13. The Indian Super League …

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AIFF & LOC statement on announcement of New Dates for 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

Following a thorough assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent recommendations made by the FIFA-Confederations COVID-19 Working Group, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has taken the decision to confirm the following proposed new tournament dates, subject to further monitoring: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India …

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Bureau of the FIFA Council decisions on FIFA events!

Following a thorough assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent recommendations made by the FIFA-Confederations COVID-19 Working Group, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has taken the following decisions in relation to FIFA events: – to confirm the following proposed new tournament dates, subject to further monitoring: …

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IM Vijayan advice, play football with your feet & don’t let it go to your head!

Legendary Indian strikers IM Vijayan and Sunil Chhetri got together for a free-wheeling live chat on Instagram on Sunday, May 10, where the former spoke at length about a number of topics – which included an invaluable piece of advice for budding footballers. “It is a simple thing. Life is …

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The UEFA Foundation: Making a difference in India!

In Mumbai, the UEFA Foundation for Children is working with the Oscar Foundation to transform children’s lives through football. Opponent The number of children dropping out of education at the age of 14 is increasing across Mumbai’s slums. Underprivileged children are being sent to work to help meet their families’ …

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420 Grams S02E35: AIFF Technical Committee recommends phased reduction of Foreign Player Quota!

The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) technical committee held discussions on May 8 on various issues pertaining to the technical advancement of the sport in India. One of the central themes was whether or not to reduce the number of foreign players clubs in India are allowed to register in …

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AIFF Technical Committee meets via video conferencing!

The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee under the chairmanship of Shyam Thapa met today, May 8 via a video conference. Besides Mr. Thapa, all other members including Deputy Chairman Henry Menezes, Prasanta Banerjee, Ganapati Palguna, Pradip Kumar Datta, Ishfaq Ahmed and Sundar Raman, and Abhishek Yadav attended the meeting …

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