India have been placed in Group D of the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup – Thailand, which was announced at the draw ceremony of the tournament, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday on March 30. India have been drawn against Japan, Vietnam and Uzbekistan in Group D of the tournament. …
Read More »Mumbai City FC’s Des Buckingham talks AFC Champions League qualifiers ahead of Jamshedpur FC game!
Fresh off securing the ISL League Winners’ Shield in record-breaking fashion, Mumbai City FC are preparing themselves for another challenge – a Qualifier for a Group Stage spot in the coveted AFC Champions League. The Islanders will take on Jamshedpur FC – League Shield winners from last season – in …
Read More »2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup – Thailand Groups finalised!
The stage is set for a thrilling 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup – Thailand following the official draw on Thursday, March 30. The 16 teams were divided into four groups for the June 15 – July 2 tournament, which will see the top four sides seal their places in the …
Read More »FIFA removes Indonesia as host of 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup!
Following today’s meeting between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Erick Thohir, FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia as the host of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. A new host will be announced as soon as possible, …
Read More »India’s Igor Stimac: Stability & discipline fetched Tri-Nation triumph!
Two all-round performances by the Blue Tigers rounded off a successful March FIFA International Window for Sunil Chhetri and his men, as they lifted the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament trophy at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Tuesday, March 28. Not only did India win both their matches against …
Read More »Tri-Nation Tournament VIDEO: Kyrgyz Republic 0-2 India – Highlights!
It was a night of abundant celebrations at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in the capital city of Manipur on Tuesday, March 28. As the capacity crowd of 30,000 cheered and applauded Sunil Chhetri and his men right from the word go, the Blue Tigers played some inspiring football against the …
Read More »India Women’s Thomas Dennerby names squad for Women’s Olympic Qualifier Round 1!
India Senior Women’s National Team head coach Thomas Dennerby, on Wednesday, March 29 named a 22-member squad for the Women’s Olympic Qualifier Round 1 to be played in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic from April 4. Apart from India, the hosts Kyrgyz Republic are the only other team in Group G after …
Read More »FIFA Forward helps fund Lebanon stadia regrowth!
Prior to 2019, Lebanon, home to a population of 5.5 million was known in financial circles as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East.’ Then, everything changed. The ensuing economic and currency collapse led to multiple challenges for the country, and football was not unscathed. The Lebanese Football Association’s plans to …
Read More »Indian Food & Football VIDEO: Chat with Arunava Chaudhuri on Team India!
I once more gave answers to a plethora of questions on Indian football on a livestream of the Indian Food and Football channel. The main topic was India playing Kyrgyz Republic in Imphal last night!
Read More »Young Leaders around the globe celebrate World Water Day with Xylem!
Cityzens Giving Young Leaders from ten Xylem Water Heroes Academy projects around the world have led a series of events and festivals in their local communities to mark World Water Day. Held on March 22 every year since 1993, World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 …
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