FC Bayern Munich have signed Australian attacking talent Nestory Irankunda. The 17-year-old will join on July 1, 2024 on a long-term contract at the German record champions. Irankunda turns 18 on February 9, 2024. Jochen Sauer, director of youth development, said, “We’ve had Nestory on our radar for some time …
Read More »AFC Elite Youth Scheme set for updated regulations in 2024!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reaffirmed its commitment to grooming the stars of the future on Tuesday morning at the 4th AFC Youth Panel meeting for the 2022/23 term. The key thrust will come from the implementation of updates to the AFC Elite Youth Scheme regulations in 2024, which will …
Read More »2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: When the dream run nearly shattered the reality!
Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup remains Indian Football’s biggest dream. Nine previous campaigns to reach the world’s greatest single sporting event have been unsuccessful. But when you talk about India’s best performance in a qualifying tournament, there’s only one campaign that comes to mind – In 2002, when India …
Read More »India at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup!
Having been denied a place in the 2019 Round of 16 by the slimmest of margins, India are determined to enjoy an extended run at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. It will, however, not be easy for Igor Stimac’s side with all their Group B challengers – Australia, …
Read More »India’s Sunil Chhetri: Let us cohere tightly to win the massive game against Kuwait!
Sunil Chhetri. Forever Young; a perfect example of may your hands always be busy, may your feet always be swift. In Indian football, the 39-year-old sets a record every time he steps onto the pitch. It will be no different when he leads India into Round 2 of the FIFA …
Read More »442oons VIDEO: Frontmen XI Season 6 – Footballers build Wells in Africa (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its the Frontmen XI season six continues with a Rest of the World vs Saudi Pro League challenge in Footballers build Wells in Africa.
Read More »Gokulam Kerala Women come from behind to beat Bangkok FC!
Gokulam Kerala FC scripted a historic win in the AFC Women’s Club Championship, as they beat Bangkok FC 4-3, at the Chonburi Stadium, in Chonburi, Thailand, on Sunday, November 12. The hosts led 2-1 at half-time. The Malabarians fell behind thrice, and came back as many times, to defeat their …
Read More »Asia’s quest for FIFA World Cup 26 continues with Round 2!
Asia’s national teams will take another step towards the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 when the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 kicks off next Thursday. The dream remains alive for the 10 teams that made it through the first round of the Asian …
Read More »arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #72 AIFF latest – Kuwait vs India!
Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show with the latest of the AIFF Executive Committee and India’s preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri and the YouTubers Sayan Sarkar and Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot …
Read More »Mumbai City FC VIDEO: Inside Islanders against Al Hilal!
Watch The Islanders getting all prepped up, taking the field and, giving an incredible fan experience in the Mumbai City vs Al Hilal clash at the D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium.
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