Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee, FIFA U-17 World Cup – India 2017, Javier Ceppi, urged the football fans across India to come and cheer for the first Indian team that will play a FIFA tournament. Javier delivered a fresh update …
Read More »Former Ireland captain Robbie Keane joins ISL champions ATK!
Current Indian Super League champions ATK have signed former Ireland captain Robbie Keane for the upcoming ISL – Season 4. Robbie Keane said in an ATK press release, “At this stage of my career, the offer to experience a new league and culture in Asia appealed to me. To join …
Read More »AIFF Elite Academy U-19 split points with Bethlehem Vengthlang FC!
The AIFF Elite Academy U-19 boys finish with another 1-1 draw in the ongoing Independence Day Cup 2017 today, August 4 as Lalawampuia’s goal snatched a crucial point from the home team’s grasp. Meanwhile, it was AIFF U-19 boys third draw in as many games in the tournament. Having played …
Read More »FC Pune City sign Spain midfielder Marcos Tebar for ISL-4!
The Rajesh Wadhawan Group owned Indian Super League franchise FC Pune City on Friday announced the signing of Spanish central defensive midfielder Marcos Tebar, who last season represented Delhi Dynamos FC in ISL-4. FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel said, “Marcos is a great addition to our team. He brings …
Read More »India U-17 coach Luis de Matos: We will be competitive against Colombia in Torneo de 4 Naciones!
Luis Norton de Matos, Head Coach of the India U17 World Cup Team said that his boys will be ‘competitive’ when India U-17 take on Colombia U-17 in the ongoing invitational Torneo de 4 Naciones tournament in Mexico. “We landed very late due to visa issues and it was understandable …
Read More »Mumbai City FC have signed Spain’s Rafa Jorda for ISL-4!
Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC today announced the signing experienced tall Spanish striker Rafa Jordi for ISL-4. 33 year old Santa Perpètua-born Rafael “Rafa” Jordà Ruiz de Assin started his youth career with locally with CF Damm before playing for FC Valencia and CD Numancia, where he also …
Read More »VIDEO – Bengaluru FC: #NewBlue – Erik Paartalu!
Indian Super League newcomers Bengaluru FC over the summer added to their arsenal in signing Australian midfielder Erik Paartalu on a season-long deal. Erik Paartalu spoke to BFC TV about his first few sessions with the side, a special bond between the fans and the club and more.
Read More »Delhi Dynamos rope in striker Juan Leandro Vogliotti for ISL-4!
Indian Super League franchise Delhi Dynamos FC have bolstered their attacking options for the upcoming ISL-4 by signing experienced Argentine striker Juan Leandro Vogliotti. The 32-year old comes on the back of an impressive goal scoring record for previous club Sport Boys in Bolivia, finding the back of the net …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: Mohammedan Sporting request for I-League slot rejected by the AIFF!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, local giants Mohammedan Sporting Club according to their president Sultan Ahmed had placed a request with the AIFF for an I-League slot, but that was rejected by the national federation. This means that Mohammedan Sporting will be playing another year in the Second Division League …
Read More »India U-17s suffer humiliating 1-5 loss to Mexico in Torneo de 4 Naciones opener!
The Indian U-17 World Cup squad suffered a humiliating 1-5 loss against hosts Mexico in the opening match of the Torneo de 4 Naciones which kicked-off in Mexico City today, August 3. The Indian Colts were left stunned after Mexico took the lead as early as the 2nd minute through …
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