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Odisha & British Council to organise Community Football Coaching Program!

The British Council of India in association with the Football Association of Odisha (FAO) will be conducting a two day Community Football Coaching Program of the Premier Skills program in Cuttack on July 27/28, 2019. The total number of seats for this course is limited to 24 persons. The intending …

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North Korea beat Tajikistan to lift Intercontinental Cup!

North Korea were crowned the Intercontinental Cup 2019 winners as they completed a 1-0 victory over Tajikistan in the final on Friday, July 19 at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad. It was a second-half strike from substitute Pak Hyon Il that made the difference on the night and sealed the win …

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Kiren Rijiju launches AIFF Golden Baby Leagues handbook 2019/20!

India’s Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs & Sports, and Minister of State for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, along with Kushal Das, All India Football Federation general secretary launched the AIFF Golden Baby Leagues Handbook 2019-20 on the sidelines of the Intercontinental Cup in Ahmedabad. AIFF Technical Director Isac …

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I-League clubs seek help from Asian Football Confederation (AFC)!

On July 18, 2019, a total of six I-League clubs in Mohun Bagan AC, Quess East Bengal FC, Churchill Brothers, Minerva Punjab FC, Aizawl FC and Gokulam Kerala FC send a letter seeking help regarding the ongoing Indian Football scenario to the Asian Football Confederation general secretary Dato Windsor John. …

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Kiren Rijiju: Ministry of Sports will provide extra financial help wherever possible!

Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs & Sports, and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, affirmed the Ministry of Sports “will provide extra financial help wherever it’s possible” to help Indian Football propel to the next level. “We have seen certain improvements in our men’s as well …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Kolkata to host Durand Cup for the first-time ever!

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, India’s oldest football tournament Durand Cup is set to be held for the first-time ever in Kolkata from August 2 to 24. Read the article: Army looks forward in hosting Durand Cup 2019!

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XtraTime speaks to Baichung Bhutia about Indian football!

XtraTime on the sidelines of an event at East Bengal Club they got the chance to speak to Baichung Bhutia about the current topics of Indian football. They spoke about India’s draw in the 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, the new India head coach Igor Stimac, and …

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FIFA MA Referee & Assistant Referee course held in Kochi!

The All India Football Federation alongwith the Kerala Football Association organized a FIFA MA course for Referees and Assistant Referees that was held at Kochi from July 5 to 9, 2019. 67 Referees and Assistant Referees attended the course and were educated and updated on the Laws Of The Game. …

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XtraTime VIDEO: AIFF Senior VP Subrata Dutta speaks to the media!

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, the AIFF Senior vice-president Subrata Dutta on the sideline of an event spoke to the media about the current scenario of Indian football. Subrata Dutta was honest and direct in his statements about what is all going in Indian football.

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