Asia

Pandemic situation forces FC Goa’s Juan Ferrando & foreign contingent leave India!

Despite having to play their final 2021 AFC Champions League – Group E match against UAE’s Al Wahda to play tonight, FC Goa’s foreign contingent left the country in haste due to the ongoing pandemic in India. This means FC Goa will play with an all India squad coached by …

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AFC Technical Committee strengthens coaching standards in Asia!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Technical Committee reinforced the importance of strengthening the development of the Continent’s coaches after it recommended several enhancements to the AFC Coaching Convention at its third meeting on Wednesday. The proposal augments similar changes made to the Grassroots Charter and the Elite Youth Scheme in …

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FC Goa face Al Wahda, want to end AFC Champions League campaign on positive note!

FC Goa play their final game of their AFC Champions League journey against Al Wahda on Thursday at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Gaurs sit third in Group E with three points from five games and will be keen on ending their campaign with a victory. But standing in …

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VAR set for AFC Champions League knockout stage & AFC Cup final!

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be implemented for the second straight season from the Quarterfinal stage of the 2021 AFC Champions League and in the AFC Cup Final for the first time. After the VAR’s debut in the last edition of the AFC Champions League, which was the …

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Draw sets the stage for an exciting 2021 FIFA Arab Cup – Qatar!

The draw for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup – Qatar was conducted at Katara Opera House in Doha on Tuesday, April 27 night. The nine highest-ranked teams, including host country Qatar, will join the seven winners from the qualifying stage in the final tournament. The 16 teams have been drawn …

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FC Goa’s Juan Ferrando: Wanted to win for the people of India!

FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando sounded disappointed conceding “at the last moment” to Al Rayyan SC in their Group E fixture of the ongoing AFC Champions League in Goa. The Gaurs came agonisingly close to become the first Indian club to register a victory in the AFC Champions League …

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Asian Playoff matches for 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania revealed!

The road to futsal’s biggest event became clear for four Asian teams, with match-ups for the AFC Playoffs for the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania revealed in a draw on Tuesday, April 27. Iraq will face Thailand, while Vietnam will play Lebanon, with the respective winners of the …

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