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Former Bengaluru FC coach Westwood: Hope to see a new Indian Football chapter unfold!

As Bengaluru FC gear up to play the AFC Cup final against Air Force FC, Iraq on November 5, 2016, AIFF Media caught up with Ashley Westwood, their first coach who had set the ball rolling. In a freewheeling interview, Westwood, who guided Bengaluru FC to two I-League titles and …

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Iranian giants Persepolis FC sign Joma as new kit partner!

Spanish kit maker Joma today made a big announcement, then Persepolis FC, the club with more League titles in Iran (nine) than any other clubs will be wearing Joma in all three Championships: Iranian League, Hafzi Cup and AFC Champions League. Joma Sport and the most popular football club on …

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Bengaluru FC coach Albert Roca: We have one more chance to do something special!

Albert Roca, the Spanish Coach of Bengaluru FC has already started feeling the heat of the expectations around him and his Team ahead of the arguably most notable milestone for Indian Club Football, let alone JSW Bengaluru FC. He, however, believes the job is yet to be finished and they …

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200 Day to go to 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea!

The clock continues to count down to the 21st edition of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, which will be played in six cities across South Korea. Only 200 days now remain until the tournament, which has a well-earned and firmly established reputation for unveiling the next generation of football superstars, …

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AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers: Iran expect a tough fight from India!

Iran U-19 Women’s National Coach Mahndz Amir Shaghaghi said she expects tough competition when they face India U-19 Women’s Team in the opening match of the AFC U-19 Championship 2017 Qualifiers at the Vietnam Training Centre ground on Wednesday (November2, 2016). “India are a good Team and so are Vietnam. …

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Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri: We look to create Indian Football history!

In 2011, when India played the 2011 Asian Cup in Doha, Sunil Chhetri was just another member of the Indian National Team. Five years later, when JSW Bengaluru FC play the AFC Cup 2016 Final in Doha, he stays the one whom all look up to in the squad. In …

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India U-19 Women’s coach Sajid Dar: We need to make our sacrifice count!

Keeping an eye on the future, the Indian U-19 Women’s Team has quite a few girls from the recently concluded AFC U-16 Championship held two months back in August 2016. A day prior to India’s opening match of the AFC U-19 Championship 2017 Qualifiers against Iran (Kick-off on November 2 …

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iSportconnect announces China Directors’ Club in Shenzhen on November 29!

iSportconnect, the world’s largest global private network of sports business executives is thrilled to announce our inaugural China Directors’ Club in association with LeSports Connects. The Directors’ Club is set to take place on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in Mission Hills, Shenzhen. The event will take place as part of …

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Japan’s Ritsu Doan named AFC U-19 Championship MVP!

Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan admitted his success in claiming the 2016 AFC U-19 Championship’s Most Valuable Player award came as a surprise after his side claimed the continental crown at the Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Sunday, October 30. A series of accomplished displays on the right side of Japan’s …

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