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Chennaiyin FC advances to Durand Cup quarters with Tribhuvan Army win!

Chennaiyin FC have continued their dominance in the ongoing Durand Cup 2023 with a commanding 3-0 victory against Tribhuvan Army to advance to the quarterfinals at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Monday. The opening goal was scored in the 22nd minute after Connor Shields set up winger …

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AFC ExCo approves biggest prize purse in Asian club football history from 2024/25 season; announces AFC Women’s Champions League!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee today heralded a new era for Asian club football by unveiling the names of the three new club competitions alongside significant increases in funding for the 76 Participating Teams, as well as announcing the introduction of the AFC Women’s Champions League. The three …

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Chennaiyin FC look to secure quarterfinals berth against Tribhuvan Army!

Chennaiyin FC will be aiming to seal their quarter-final spot in the Durand Cup 2023 when they take on Tribhuvan Army FC in a Group E clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Monday, August 14. A win against Tribhuvan Army will earn Chennaiyin FC direct qualification into the …

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India face Bahrain in second international futsal friendly!

The Indian Futsal Team are all set to face Bahrain in their second international friendly at the Khalifa Sports Hall in Isa Town, Bahrain, on Monday, August 14, 2023. The match will kick-off at 8.30 pm IST. The team played their first match on Saturday, putting on a determined show, …

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Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux event to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month!

A celebration of Wolverhampton’s South Asian community and ground-breakers will take place at a special panel event at Molineux next week as the club marks South Asian Heritage Month. The event, set to take place on Wednesday, August 16, will include speakers from on and off the field, as well …

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Excitement builds ahead of AFC Champions League Preliminary and Playoff Stages!

The race to book a place in the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 will kick off on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, when 21 teams from the East and West Zones of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) begin their Preliminary and Playoff Stage journeys. The 2023/24 edition of …

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Punjab FC & Bangladesh Army play out a goalless Durand Cup draw!

Punjab FC and Bangladesh Army played out a goalless draw in a group A fixture of the 132nd Durand Cup which was played at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata. This is Bangladesh Army’s second draw in the tournament against an ISL side after they had drawn against East Bengal FC. …

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VORTEXAC23 – The official Match Ball of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar unveiled!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Kelme have unveiled the official match ball of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup – Qatar, marking a new milestone on the path to the highly anticipated competition, set to take place from January 12 to February 10, 2024 in Qatar. VORTEXAC23 is designed to …

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VIDEO: Interview with India Futsal head coach Joshuah Vaz!

India is entering new territories in international futsal. History will be made on Saturday, August 12, 2023, when India take on hosts Bahrain in an international friendly. The Indian Futsal Team head coach Joshuah Vaz, who has himself been involved with the sport for over a decade, will have the …

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Mumbai City FC use Durand Cup as AFC Champions League preparation!

Mumbai City FC ran out comfortable victors against Jamshedpur FC, winning 5-0 in their second game of Group B of the 2023 Durand Cup, as the Islanders continued their pre-season preparations ahead of their participation in the Indian Super League and particularly, the AFC Champions League. Des Buckingham’s side now …

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