The second edition of the High 5 Football Cup, a Corporate Football tournament organised by the German Football Academy together with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany – Kolkata, will be held on Saturday, December 14. The 16 team corporate …
Read More »Electric Veng FC to play in their first ever MPL final!
Electric Veng FC sealed their first ever place in the Mizoram Premier League final as they beat former champions Chhinga Veng FC in a 5-4 penalty shootout victory on Tuesday, December 10 evening at Rajic Gandhi Stadium. The two sides had already played out a goalless draw in the first …
Read More »AIFF Executive Committee meets in New Delhi!
The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel chaired the AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 10. Besides, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das; Vice Presidents Subrata Dutta and Manavendra Singh, and all other members except Vice-Presidents Larsing Ming, and KMI Mather; and AIFF Treasurer ZA …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Kashinath Bhattacharya launches book on Majid Baskar!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, renowned sports journalist Kashinath Bhattacharya yesterday launched a book on legendary footballer Majid Baskar. In the presence of footballers from yesteryears like Jamshed Nassri, Manoranjan Bhattacharya and Goutam Sarkar, the book was launched.
Read More »Manchester City partner Corvuss American Academy in India!
English Premier League champions Manchester City have agreed a ground-breaking partnership with Corvuss American Academy in India. The unique partnership will see City provide an authentic and creative football coaching program for student athletes at Corvuss from grades 6 to 12, which utilises the coaching philosophy and methodology of the …
Read More »AIFF & KNVB hold joint Coach Development programme!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF), in association with the KNVB (Netherlands Football Federation) hosted a joint Coach Development programme that commenced on Thursday, December 5, at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Facility on Mumbai. The KNVB World Coaches Programme included the coaches who are currently existing under the …
Read More »10-men South United FC suffer last-minute defeat to Bangalore Independents!
South United FC appeared for a few precious minutes like they may just pull off a win despite going a man down, but it was not to be. Two second half goals put Bangalore Independents FC ahead and clinched three points for them. South United FC began the game on …
Read More »How football lovers make India a big online betting market?
Right after cricket, if there is any sport which Indians love, it has to be the game of football. Indeed, since the advent of the Indian Super League, the craze for football in India has grown exponentially. Plus, many people like to bet on football games and the smarter ones …
Read More »Leon does the trick as Bengaluru FC Reserves rout MEG in 6-1 result!
Bengaluru FC Reserves put on an impressive show at the Bangalore Football Stadium, as they hammered MEG 6-1 for their biggest win of the season, in a Round-6 clash of the BDFA Super Division League on Friday. Leon Augustine netted a fine treble (35′,38′,57′) for the Blue Colts as Ajay …
Read More »Winner takes all on Tuesday for Chhinga Veng FC and Electric Veng FC!
Former champions Chhinga Veng FC and Electric Veng FC will have everything to play for in the second leg of their semi-final clash after a goalless draw in the first. The neighbouring clubs from the east side of Aizawl played out an even battle at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Mualpui …
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