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Soccerex unveil global event line-up for 2019!

Soccerex, the global leader for the business of football, have today unveiled their event line up for 2019 which will see the organization returning to China and the US as well as adding a new event – Soccerex Europe – which will take place in Oeiras, part of Greater Lisbon …

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India Women to play two friendlies each against Hong Kong & Indonesia!

In preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2, the Indian Senior Women’s National Team will be playing two matches each against the senior national teams of Hong Kong and Indonesia. The 25-member squad will leave Indian shores on January 19, 2019, to travel to Hong Kong to play …

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AFC’s VAR decision correct, says Pierluigi Collina!

When legendary Italian match official Pierluigi Collina speaks about refereeing, everyone has to listen. Collina was in capital of the United Arab Emirates during the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 group stage as part of the preparation for the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system from the competition’s …

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After AFC Asian Cup exit, Anas Edathodika retires from Team India!

Experienced defender Anas Edathodika today announced his retirement from the Indian national football team on his personal social media account after yesterdays last minute AFC Asian Cup exit. In the game yesterday, Anas had to limp off just after four minutes with due to an injury and that will have …

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DFL to open Beijing office in March as part of Bundesliga’s long-term China strategy!

The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has announced a comprehensive, long-term strategy aimed at increasing engagement with China to be delivered by its new representative office in Beijing, opening in March 2019. The DFL subsidiary Bundesliga International will play a key role in building on the positive relationship between German and …

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VIDEO – The Quint: India lose 0-1 to Bahrain, out of AFC Asian Cup!

India lost 0-1 to Bahrain in their last Group A match at the Sharjah Stadium to crash out of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Monday. Jamal Rashed (90+1′) converted a penalty in second-half added time as Bahrain managed to break India’s dogged defense after 90 minutes of grim battle. …

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VIDEO – The Quint: Emotional Stephen Constantine steps down as India Coach!

Indian national football team coach Stephen Constantine speaks after a late penalty from Jamal Rashid gave Bahrain a 1-0 win over India in Group A at the AFC Asian Cup on Monday. It not only ended India’s campaign prematurely but also saw the end of Stephen Constantine’s second stint with …

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