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Focus key for Mohun Bagan SG against Abahani Dhaka in AFC Cup Playoff stage!

Focus is the key for Mohun Bagan SG, said head coach Juan Ferrando on the eve of the Green and Maroons’ AFC Cup 2023-24 Playoff Round against Abahani Dhaka. Mohun Bagan SG defeated Machhindra FC from Nepal 3-1 in the Preliminary Round 2 match last week, and a win in …

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First-ever FIFA Fan Festival at FIFA Women’s World Cup sets the standard!

The FIFA Fan Festivals in the nine host cities for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup capped of a month of football and family fun with tens of thousands cheering Spain to victory around Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. From the moment the tournament kicked off on July 20, the …

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When India made a podium finish in 1977 King’s Cup!

It wasn’t the best of times for Indian Football when the Senior Men’s National Team travelled to Bangkok in the last week of October 1977, to play the King’s Cup for the first time. Legendary former footballer Tulsidas Balaram, who was the chairman of the selection committee, had resigned prior …

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FIFA donates $100,000 AUD to Australian & New Zealand charities!

The Beyond Greatness Community Football Tournament, played on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, brought FIFA Legends together with forty local female footballers. All for two good causes. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA has donated $50,000 AUD to one charity from Australia, and $50,000 AUD to one …

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AFC Elite Futsal Referee Instructors Seminar 2023 concludes successfully!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s unwavering commitment to producing world-class referees was further underlined at the AFC Elite Futsal Referee Instructors Seminar 2023 which took place from August 17 to 19 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Spanning over three days, the seminar saw 11 participants from across the AFC’s Member Associations …

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Bundesliga International extends partnership with beIN SPORTS in multi-territory Asia-Pacific deal!

From the start of the 2023-24 season, beIN SPORTS will be the official broadcaster of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in 10 territories across the APAC region, after Bundesliga International agreed a three-year deal with the multi-platform sports media company. The deal includes Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, …

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Ishfaq Ahmed: SAFF U-16 Championship to be good test for India U-16s!

The India U-16 Men’s National Team is set for a comparatively tougher group in the SAFF U-16 Championship, though head coach Ishfaq Ahmed feels that it would be a good start for his boys in international football. The Blue Colts have been drawn in Group A, alongside Nepal and Bangladesh. …

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Gianni Infantino hails transformational FIFA Women’s World Cup!

Gianni Infantino has said that the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has transformed the face of women’s football and appealed to governments, member associations, broadcasters and media to help keep the momentum going towards equality once the tournament ends on Sunday. Speaking at the opening of the Second FIFA Women’s …

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LaLiga announces Visit Saudi as new Official Travel Destination!

LaLiga and Visit Saudi have entered a partnership agreement with the aim of showcasing Saudi Arabia, the authentic home of Arabia, as the most exciting, year-round destination – where the passion for football intertwines with bridging connections among diverse cultures, ultimately bringing communities together. This collaboration will amplify Visit Saudi’s …

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