Arunava about Football A look at football & the world through my eyes!
XtraTime caught-up with former India international Syed Rahim Nabi to speak about his appointment as Bengal’s football ambassador.
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Syed Rahim Nabi speaks on being named Bengal football ambassador!
Wolverhampton Wanderers lift 2023 PL NextGen Cup in Mumbai!
Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-19s were victorious in the Premier League Next Generation Cup final, beating Stellenbosch FC on penalties to lift the trophy in Mumbai. Following a 1-1 draw after 70 minutes, the Old Gold prevailed from 12 yards and scored all five penalties, with Aaron Keto-Diyawa dispatching the crucial spot-kick …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Kibu Vicuna on foreigners ban in local leagues!
As XtraTime reports, Diamond Harbour FC head coach Kibu Vicuna spoke about the ban of foreigners in local leagues across India.
Read More »Odisha launch new FAO Grassroots Centre at Kendrapara!
The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) earlier today, May 27 inaugurated the latest FAO Grassroots Centre at Kendrapara. The following dignitaries were present for the inauguration of the centre: Mohammed Shahid Jabbar (Joint Secretary, FAO), Sayed Akmal Ali (Secretary, Kendrapara DAA), Surjit Ghosh (Technical Director, FAO), Sahadeb Rout (Chairman, Women’s …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Diamond Harbour FC start their training for CFL!
As XtraTime reports, Diamond Harbour FC under their head coach Kibu Vicuna has started their pre-season training for the CFL 2023.
Read More »Football Australia’s Football Development Workshop held in India!
Over the past week, Football Australia has been delivering public diplomacy and capacity-building initiatives in India, joined by former Matilda and Julie Dolan medallist Ash Sykes, and former Canberra United player/current Canberra Olympic coach Nicole Begg. Joined by Refereeing Experience and Engagement Lead Daniel Goodwin, the group delivered a two-day …
Read More »AMM Foundation becomes Borussia Dortmund’s Youth Development Partner in India!
Borussia Dortmund and AMM Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Indian business conglomerate, the Murugappa Group, have announced a partnership starting in July 2023. Through this partnership, AMM Foundation becomes BVB’s Official Youth Development Partner in India. The partnership will aim to derive greatly from BVB’s expertise and know-how in the …
Read More »Fandom LIVE: Chat with Arunava Chaudhuri!
I was a guest on Fandom for a Livestream on Wednesday evening to answer numerous questions on Indian football. Thanks Fandom for having me, it was a fun session!
Read More »Sevilla FC – Never Surrender Series Ep3: Club fan Vamshi Origanti!
“For me, if you have a dream, you need to work on it and just not give up.” A Sevilla FC supporter who truly lives by the ethos of the club, Vamshi Origanti chooses to persevere for his dream of betterment of grassroots sports in rural India everyday. In Episode …
Read More »Dronacharya awardee Bimal Ghosh: Institutional League will have a domino effect on grassroots football!
In a bid to restructure and revitalise football activities within public sector enterprises, the Federation announced in April, that they would launch an Institutional League at the national level that would provide an avenue for players employed by them. The 10-team league will be played on a home and away …
Read More »