Asia

Match officials set for educational journey in the AFC Referee Academy!

The AFC Referee Academy on Monday welcomed its largest-ever intake of 50 match officials from 28 Member Associations (MAs) who will undergo a three-year educational programme that is specifically and carefully designed to produce more world-class referees in Asia. Batch 4 of the AFC Referee Academy will comprise of 41 …

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Future Leaders in Football hosts all-female edition!

The second edition of the Future Leaders in Football (FLF) course began on Thursday, March 17 last week and ended on Tuesday, March 22. FLF stands for values such as diversity, culture, inclusion and sustainability, and is an educational course aimed at supporting young leaders who are already involved in …

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Nepal fall to Bangladesh, finish third in the SAFF U-18 Women’s Championship!

Nepal ended their SAFF U-18 Women’s Championship 2022 campaign on a winless note after losing 1-2 to Bangladesh in their final fixture and finish with nil points from four matches. Amisha scored the opening goal for Nepal in the 4th minute while Shamsunnahar and Ripa scoring in the 68th and …

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India’s Blue Tigers go down fighting against Bahrain!

A penalty save from captain and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and Rahul Bheke’s first international goal couldn’t prevent Bahrain beating India 2-1 in an international friendly played at the Sheikh Ali Bin Mohamed Stadium in Manama City on Wednesday, March 23. Goals from Mohqmed Hardan and Mahdi Humaidan in either …

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XtraTime VIDEO: India’s Igor Stimac under pressure ahead of Bahrain friendly!

As XtraTime reports, Indian national football team head coach Igor Stimac is under pressure ahead of the Bahrain friendly tonight. Igor Stimac has called-up seven new players, while missing a number of regulars due to injuries like captain Sunil Chhetri.

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SAFF U-18 Women’s Championship VIDEO: Nepal 1-5 India – Match Highlights!

India churned our yet another stellar performance in the ongoing SAFF U-18 Women’s Championship 2022 as they beat Nepal 5-1 in their third fixture of the tournament. India take on Bangladesh in their final fixture on March 25. A splendid hattrick by Lynda Kom in the 23rd, 38th and 61st …

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Procedures for the Final Draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar released!

As the biggest milestone ahead of football’s flagship event fast approaches, the procedures for the Final Draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar are now available. Fans and teams will find out their paths to possible glory on April 1 from 19:00 (local time), at the Doha Exhibition …

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No Live Telecast of India’s matches against Bahrain & Belarus!

The All India Football Federation has informed that there would be no live broadcast of the Indian national football team’s friendlies against Bahrain (March 23) and Belarus (March 26). The AIFF release said, Despite our best efforts in working with the Bahrain FA to live telecast and stream the International …

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India’s Igor Stimac: I want my team to carry a brave attitude on the pitch tomorrow!

A day prior to the kick-off to India’s campaign in the two international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus, Indian National Team head coach Igor Stimac believe that the team will carry forward a “brave attitude” in the match against Bahrain on Wednesday, March 23. The match will kick off at …

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