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MLS opens up commercial sponsorships to sports betting & spirits categories!

As part of recent updates to its commercial policies, Major League Soccer becomes the first major pro sports league in US and Canadian team sports to permit companies in the sports betting and spirits categories to include their brands on MLS jerseys. Those jersey sponsorship opportunities will include jersey fronts …

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CONCACAF introduces initiatives to deepen fan engagement during CONCACAF Gold Cup!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has developed several initiatives to deliver new and engaging experiences to fans following the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, while showcasing the region’s unity, passion for the game and talent on the field. “As excitement builds up for our largest-ever …

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VIDEO – 420 Grams S01E29: King’s Cup – Curacao 3-1 India – Match Review!

India went down 1-3 to Curacao in the opening game of the King’s Cup in Thailand with new coach Igor Stimac taking charge of his first competitive fixture. As many as five Indian players won their first caps. Sahal Abdul Samad, Brandon Fernandes and Raynier Fernandes were those that stood …

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Final 23-Player Rosters announced for 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today revealed the final 23-player rosters submitted by the 16 participating Member Associations for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup. Raul Jimenez (Wolverhampton FC/Mexico), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea FC/United States), Leon Bailey (Bayer 04 Leverkusen/Jamaica), Alberth Elis (Houston Dynamo/Honduras) and Joel …

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Six newly-capped India internationals recall ‘unforgettable & emotional’ debut!

There are some moments in life that stay with you till the end of your life. And for an athlete, after years of toil and unwavering perseverance, one such moment is representing your country at the senior level for the very first time. Six players graduated Blue Tigers during India’s …

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New look India suffer 1-3 defeat to Curacao in King’s Cup!

It was new coach Igor Stimac’s first match since his appointment. It was the day where he handed International debuts to six players, including an 18-year old Amarjit Singh, India’s U-17 World Cup captain. It was also the day when Sunil Chhetri played his 108th international match, thus becoming India’s …

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CONCACAF announces strategic plan to develop women’s football!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced a strategic plan to grow and increase participation in the women’s game across its 41 Member Associations. The framework was presented to the Member Associations by CONCACAF Head of Women’s Football Karina LeBlanc, following the 25th Extraordinary …

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Upbeat & confident India set for King’s Cup opener against tough Curacao!

The King’s Cup 2019 opener between India and Curacao is just a day away, and given the enormity of the occasion, the excitement and optimism in the Blue Tigers unit is palpable. “We can feel the excitement on the players’ faces. They are excited about playing together for the first …

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Curacao coach Bicentini: India have a number of good players!

“India have a number of good players in their ranks including Sandesh Jhingan and Sunil Chhetri,” Curacao Head Coach Remko Bicentini told AIFF Media in an exclusive interview. A day prior to the Indian Senior Men’s National Team’s King’s Cup opener against a strong Curacao, the rival coach spoke at …

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