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India U-16 begin Qatar leg of exposure tour with 2-0 win over Aspire Club!

After winning all three games in Dubai, the India U-16 team began the Qatar leg of their exposure tour with a 2-0 win over Aspire Club U-16. Goals from Bekey Oram and Rohit Danu in either side of half-time secured victory for India. India began the match on a positive …

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AFC club competitions continue to grow in appeal with latest Kärcher deal!

The stature and global appeal of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) club competitions was further underlined today with German cleaning equipment manufacturer Kärcher announced as the new official sponsor of both the AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup. Dato’ Windsor John, the AFC General Secretary, said: “Kärcher are a …

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VIDEO – 2018 AFC Champions League Playoffs: Zob Ahan Esfahan FC 3-1 Aizawl FC – Match Highlights!

Persian Gulf Pro League Zob Ahan Esfahan FC hosted Indian I-League champions Aizawl FC in a 2018 AFC Champions League Playoffs on Tuesday, January 30 in Iran and won the tie 3-1 at home to progress.

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AFC Cup qualifiers: Bengaluru FC get the job done at home, beat Transport United 3-0!

Bengaluru FC made light work of Transport United, beating the club from Bhutan 3-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday to progress to the play-off stages of the AFC Cup. Goals from Boithang Haokip (27′), Daniel Lalhlimpuia (54′) and Thongkhosiem Haokip (62′) got the job done for Albert Roca’s …

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iSportconnect adds Bayern Munich & IOC to iSC Beijing Summit speaker lineup!

iSportconnect has announced two additional guest speakers have been added to the lineup for the iSC Beijing Summit. Rouven Kasper, Managing Director of FC Bayern Munich China, and Yang Yang, IOC Member, will both bring significant expertise to the two-day event’s content programme. Kasper has played a key role in …

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New AFC President’s Initiative structure building strong foundations across the continent!

The hugely successful Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s initiatives, which were consolidated into two broader programmes in October last year – the AFC President’s Infrastructure Initiative and the AFC President’s Development Initiative – have been well-received and continues to enhance the strategic and alignment capabilities and the long-term development plans …

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Shubham Sarangi becomes first Delhi Dynamos player to train at Qatar’s Aspire Academy!

Indian Super League franchise Delhi Dynamos’ new recruit Shubham Sarangi has become the first player from the club to head to the world renowned Aspire Academy for a four-month long training stint at the state-of-the-art facilities in Doha, Qatar. 17-year old Shubham who signed for the club earlier this month, …

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Bengaluru FC host Transport United in a must-win AFC Cup qualifier clash!

Bengaluru FC will look to get the job done when they face Bhutan National League champions Transport United in the second leg of the 2018 AFC Cup Preliminary Round One at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. Coming back from a goalless draw in Thimphu, the tie hangs in the …

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AFC Champions League matches to be played on home & away format as per AFC Regulations!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has decided that the AFC Champions League matches involving clubs from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates should be played on a home and away basis in 2018 as per the AFC Regulations. The Executive Committee decided at their meeting in …

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Albert Roca places faith in young Bengaluru FC squad as AFC Cup quest begins!

Bengaluru FC resume their rendezvous with continental competition in picturesque Bhutan where Albert Roca’s boys take on Transport United in an AFC Cup preliminary round fixture at the Changlimithang Stadium in the capital Thimphu on Tuesday. The Blues have made the trip with a relatively young squad that includes four …

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