Football fever is spreading throughout the United Arab Emirates, with iconic buildings being transformed and given vibrant makeovers to celebrate the highly-anticipated 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Football fans in the UAE will now be greeted by grand footballing imagery ahead of the tournament which kicks off next month, when 24 …
Read More »Renedy Singh: Sunil Chhetri sets the best example!
With the 2019 AFC Asian Cup knocking at the door, former Indian midfielder Renedy Singh, a member of India’s 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Doha campaign, feels talismanic striker “Sunil Chhetri sets the best example in the current team.” “There are many players who have been doing well recently. But …
Read More »India coach Constantine thanks AIFF for securing ‘home advantage away from home’!
It’s a generic trend for National Teams worldwide to drop early at the venue prior to any major Championship. This time ahead of the kick-off of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, the Indian National Team have been the first team among the 24 participating ones to land in Abu Dhabi, …
Read More »VIDEO – DW: AFC Asian Cup 2019 – Why is it such a big deal?
As DW kickoff reports, the 2019 AFC Asian Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates from January 5 to February 1, 2019. The AFC Asian Cup is an international tournament run by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It is the second oldest continental football championship in the world …
Read More »India’s Narayan Das: Bonding within our squad is exceptional!
Narayan Das has always been an unsung hero for the National Team. A consistent performer who prefers to stay “quiet” as part of build-up to a match, Narayan informs the “bonding within the National Team is exceptional.” In an exclusive interview, he opens up about his match preparation, the strength …
Read More »VIDEO – 420 Grams S01E03: A new look jersey for Indian football team!
Ahead of the biggest football tournament in the history of Indian football, Sunil Chhetri and Co. get a new kit sponsor. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) decided to ditch global sportswear giants Nike in favour of Indian startup Six5Six. Is this a case of promoting “Made in India” products …
Read More »Prasanta Banerjee: A lot has changed in Indian Football!
During his playing days, Prasanta Banerjee could wreak havoc with his magical left foot. The superstar of Indian Football in the 1980s feels the exposure tours the Indian National Teams are having across all age groups is sure to help Indian Football in the right manner. In a freewheeling interview, …
Read More »Macron new technical sponsor of Bahrain Football Association!
Italian kit maker Macron have announced a technical sponsorship agreement with the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) until 2022. The four year deal which starts now will make Macron the equipment partner of the Bahrain FA. The national team of Bahrain will next participate in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup 2019 …
Read More »Gouramangi Singh: Hosts UAE will be our toughest challenge!
Ahead of India’s participation in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – UAE, former Indian captain Gouramangi Singh and scorer of India’s first goal in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup against Bahrain, dubbed the AFC Asian Cup as the biggest challenge in football in Asia. In an exclusive interview, Gouramangi talks …
Read More »Real Madrid beat Al Ain FC to lift 2018 FIFA Club World Cup!
UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid of Spain defeated hosts Al Ain FC 4-1 in Abu Dhabi to lift a record fourth 2018 FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday night. For the LaLiga giants it was their third title in a row against the surprise finalists from the UAE. Real …
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