On May 23/24, Soccerex, the global leader for the business of football, concluded its two-day event in front of a packed house at the Mission Hills Haikou Movie Town in Hainan, China. The event marked the second year in a row Soccerex came to China, building on the success of …
Read More »India coach Igor Stimac: We were very much like the weather!
Minutes after India’s 1-3 loss to Curacao in the opener of the King’s Cup in Buriram, Thailand, Indian National Team coach Igor Stimac mentioned “we were today very much like the weather”. “I think, today we were very much like the weather. At one time the sun was shining, while …
Read More »New AFC Judicial Bodies members confirmed!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations have elected today, June 4 the chairpersons, deputy chairpersons and members of the AFC’s judicial bodies – AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee, AFC Entry Control Body and the AFC Appeal Committee – at the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Paris, France. All members will …
Read More »China named as hosts for 2023 AFC Asian Cup!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations confirmed on Tuesday, June 4, China as the hosts for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Paris, France. The unanimous decision marks the second time Asia’s crown jewel will be played in the People’s Republic of China which …
Read More »Team India happy with build-up to 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers!
As the Indian Senior Men’s National Team gear up to kick-off their campaign in the King’s Cup in Buriram, Thailand, senior members expressed satisfaction at the pathway laid down for the Blue Tigers ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers which kick-off in September. Iconic striker Sunil Chhetri, all …
Read More »History beckons as India arrive in Buriram for King’s Cup!
Bright and sunny skies along with the unmistakable summer heat greeted the Indian Senior Men’s National Team at the ‘City of Happiness’ as the Blue Tigers embarked on their King’s Cup 2019 campaign with a much-awaited clash against Curacao at the Chang Arena on Wednesday, June 5. With the Blue …
Read More »NNIS VIDEO: Igor Stimac names six newcomers in India King’s Cup squad!
The Indian Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac named 6 newcomers into India’s final list of 23 for the King’s Cup slated to kick-off in Buriram, Thailand from June 5.
Read More »AFC Dream Asia Foundation partners with Generation Amazing on legacy initiatives!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)’s Generation Amazing programme on Sunday, June 2 signed a long-term partnership in Paris, France, which will enable collaboration in legacy and education across Asia during the next four years. The AFC will manage …
Read More »VIDEO – 420 Grams S01E28: Igor Stimac’s India King’s Cup squad vs 420 Grams’ XI!
Indian football team coach Igor Stimac has announced his 23-man squad for the King’s Cup in Thailand. As the final announcement was made, the 420 Grams crew trimmed the squad down to its bones, debating the best midfield formation for the side, while picking our starting XI for the opener …
Read More »China, Japan & Qatar presented with AFC Coaching Convention Awards!
The AFC president Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Sunday, June 2 recognised the progress of the coaching standards of the Chinese Football Association, the Japan Football Association and Qatar Football Association at their meeting in Paris. The AFC Coaching Convention Pro Level Certificates were presented to Du Zhaocai, …
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