The year was 1977. It was a different world, yet it was the same. The world was largely an analogue one – computers were in their infancy, television had just started to make its headway into the common household, there were no little square tablets in the palms of everyone’s …
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The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) is set to organise an AIFF E Certificate Coaching Course under the aegis of the All India Football Federation at three different venues in January 2023. According to a message from the AMFA general secretary, the three courses will be organised at Saikul from …
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The All India Football Federation has declared a seven-day mourning to remember the life and achievements of Brazilian football legend Pele, who passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran said, “We are deeply saddened by the demise of footballing great Pele, and to remember his …
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Ladakh, one of India’s newest union territories, sandwiched between the Karakoram Mountain range and the Himalayas, has always been known for its surreal landscapes, unique Buddhist monasteries, high mountain passes, and vibrant culture. And now, football too. On December 23, 2022, the Ladakh football team created history at the Jawaharlal …
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In the 1990s, stars like Bhaichung Bhutia and I.M. Vijayan paved the way for a resurgence in the popularity of football. Now, in 2022, India has over 160 million football fans. We have the support. We have the talent. Together, VICE India and Budweiser India are discussing what India has …
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Ladakh, one of India’s newest union territories, sandwiched between the Karakoram Mountain range and the Himalayas, has always been known for its surreal landscapes, unique Buddhist monasteries, high mountain passes, and vibrant culture. And now, football too. On December 23, 2022, the Ladakh football team created history at the Jawaharlal …
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup is history and for hosts Qatar despite all the pre-tournament criticism it was a huge footballing success. One nation which did not take part but had a huge part to play in the tournaments overall success was India or better to say the fans from …
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All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey chaired a meeting between the Federation and it’s Member Associations (State FAs) on Tuesday on December 27, 2022 at the Football House in New Delhi. Present in the meeting along with the President was Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran. The meeting was attended …
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There is hardly a top player in the country who hasn’t gone through the grind of the Santosh Trophy at some stage of his career in the last eight decades. Starting from Talimeren Ao, the first captain of Independent India to present day icon Sunil Chhetri, all had made their …
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The 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy has gotten underway, and it aims to spread the game to all corners of the country. Much like how it started in the pre-independence era, this season the state teams will get to play more number of matches against teams from …
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