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2019 AFC Asian Cup Ticket sales to begin on July 30!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Local Organising Committee have confirmed that tickets for Asia’s most prestigious tournament will go on sale on Monday, July 30, 2018. As the excitement builds to the most eagerly-anticipated spectacle for football fans in the Continent, AFC General …

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s China C罗 Collection by Nike!

Coinciding with Cristiano Ronaldo’s second China tour with Nike, the exclusive C罗 collection carries an exclusive new logo and equips athletes for play on and off-pitch. Made with a pattern that includes an ancient boat compass, the captain’s “C” and a new Chinese-character version of Ronaldo’s famed CR7 mark (C罗), …

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India U-16 concede late goals to lose 0-3 to Malaysia in friendly!

Conceding two late goals at the dying moments and quite a few narrowly-missed opportunities sum up another heart-breaking loss for India U-16 Team who ended up at the receiving end of a 0-3 loss to the Malaysia U-16 Team in Kuala Lumpur today, July 23. Indian U-16 boys who have …

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Referees set for AFC Referee Academy Introductory Module III!

Aspiring elite referees are set for yet another step up as the participants of the AFC Referee Academy Introductory batch 2017 begins Module III at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, July 20. Divided into two small-sized groups, 20 participants in Group 1 will participate in the …

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Six clubs face bans from registering players following FIFA Disciplinary Committee meeting!

Following the publication in May 2018 of FIFA Circular no. 1628, which informed all FIFA member associations of a new approach with respect to the application of art. 64 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code to debtor clubs, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken a series of decisions in application of …

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India U-17 Women lose 1-2 to China at BRICS Tournament!

The Indian U-17 Women’s National Team went down 1-2 against China U-17 in their last match of the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa today, July 22. Two goals by China late in the second half nullified the lead India had taken early on, as the opponents ran …

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Coaches begin next AFC Futsal Level 2 Coaching Course!

17 participants started a seven-day AFC Futsal Level 2 Coaching Course at the Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday. Assistant Professor Dr. Chananart Minanadana, who is the University Vice President for Student Affairs, welcomed the participants and instructors, wishing them a fruitful course ahead. Scott Gilligan, the …

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India U-17 Women Shukla Dutta: Ready to face Brazil & China in BRICS Tournament!

After the Indian U-17 Women’s National Team tasted a 1-3 defeat against Russia in the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament, Head Coach Shukla Dutta stated that the players would try their best to win the remaining matches. The Indian Women participating in the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa …

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Podcast – 420Grams: 2018 FIFA World Cup & 2019 AFC Asian Cup Special Ep.5!

This is a podcast on Indian football under the curious name of 420grams featuring the host Arjun Pandit which a special series on the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. In Episode 5, 420grams are joined by Renedy Singh and Ishfaq Ahmed for our final episode …

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