The final of the 122nd U-19 IFA Shield saw East Bengal Club overcome archrivals Mohun Bagan AC 4-2 on penalties at the Barasat Municipal Stadium to lift their 29th overall title. On a hot and humid afternoon in Kolkata, the referee ordered drink breaks after every 15 minutes to ensure …
Read More »AIFF Academy accreditation for India results for 2018/19 season announced!
The All India Football Federation has declared the Academy Accreditation assessment results for the season 2018/19. A total of 109 Academies had applied for Academy Accreditation for the season, out of the total applications received, 83 academies have successfully cleared the criteria and received a star rating. Of the 83 …
Read More »India international Izumi Arata retires from professional football!
Former India international midfielder Izumi Arata yesterday on social media announced his retirement from professional football to focus on his coaching career. Izumi was the first Indian origin player to successfully play professional football in India, but it lasted years before he was granted Indian citizenship in 2012 for him …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: East Bengal 2-0 FCI – Friendly Highlights!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants East Bengal defeated FCI – Kolkata 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at the clubs Maidan ground on Wednesday.
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Mohun Bagan 7-2 Calcutta Customs – Friendly Highlights!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants Mohun Bagan trashed Calcutta Customs 7-2 in a pre-season friendly at the clubs Maidan ground on Wednesday.
Read More »Indian Arrows head coach Matos decides to step down owing to personal reasons!
Based on Luis Norton de Matos’ request citing personal reasons to relieve him of his contract with Indian Arrows, the All India Football Federation, on mutual understanding has decided to release him of his responsibilities as Head Coach of AIFF’s Developmental Team. In a letter to the AIFF, Matos who …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: U-19 IFA Shield: Mohun Bagan 2-1 SAIL Football Academy – Match Highlights!
As XtraTime footage shows, Mohun Bagan Juniors needed to dig deep to win 2-1 over SAIL Football Academy – Burnpur in the U-19 IFA Shield to reach the final. Mohun Bagan went ahead in the 20th minute through a Sourav Das goal, but SAIL Football Academy equalised the very next …
Read More »Minerva Punjab FC appoint Sukhwinder Singh as Technical Director!
I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC have appointed former India coach Sukhwinder Singh as the Technical Director for the upcoming 2018/19 season. The Mohali-based club who are gearing up to defend their I-League title are also set to represent India in the upcoming AFC Cup tournament having left no stone unturned …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO – U-19 IFA Shield: East Bengal 4-1 Tata Football Academy – Match Highlights!
As XtraTime footage shows, East Bengal Juniors scored a 4-1 extra-time win over the Tata Football Academy in the U-19 IFA Shield to reach the final. The goals for East Bengal were scored by T. Suranjit Singh (twice), Gurmukh Singh and Jhantu Prasad.
Read More »Aizawl FC extend kit partnership with Vamos for 2018/19 season!
Former I-League champions Aizawl FC have announced the extention of their kit partnership with Vamos Wear for the 2018/19 season. Mizoram giants Aizawl FC have been a partner of local Indian brand Vamos Wear for three seasons and this relationship is extended for another season which will see the Aizawl …
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