Odisha FC kick off their 2023-24 season with a historic AFC Cup opener on Tuesday, September 19 against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. A product of English club Tottenham Hotspur FC’s youth academy, Cy Goddard represented the club at the U-18, U-21 and U-23 levels …
Read More »Mumbai City FC lose to Nassaji Mazandaran in AFC Champions League opener!
Mumbai City FC lost 0-2 to Iranian Club Nassaji Mazandaran in their first AFC Champions League group stage game at home. The Islanders showcased immense attacking prowess but were unable to find the finishing touch. Des Buckingham put out a balanced team for the Islanders’ first AFC Champions League 2023/24 …
Read More »Julian Draxler leaves Paris Saint-Germain joins Al Ahli SC!
Germany international Julian Draxler has left Paris Saint-Germain to join Qatari side Al-Ahli SC on a permanent transfer. Draxler came through the youth ranks and made his professional debut at FC Schalke 04 before joining VfL Wolfsburg. In January 2017, the midfielder signed for Paris Saint-Germain, where he would rack …
Read More »AFC General Secretary visits Bengaluru; holds discussion with KSFA on development of football!
A high-powered delegation of the Asian Football Confederation, led by the General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John, came to Bengaluru on Monday, September 18 and held a discussion with the All India Football Federation and Karnataka State Football Association officials regarding the development of the game in the state. Apart …
Read More »Mumbai City FC VIDEO: Inside Islanders – Building up to the ACL opening match!
Pre-match insights, arrival in Pune and intense training – a look into Mumbai City FC’s journey leading up to The Islanders opening match.
Read More »Undaunted India’s Young Tigresses fired up to tame South Korean supremacy!
The India U17 Women’s team, who arrived here on Monday evening to play the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 2, have every reason to feel at home. The sparsely populated city is well-known for being deeply passionate about sports and having a strong affinity for football and motor …
Read More »Sunil Chhetri set for another record as India begin Asian Games campaign against China!
When India took on Indonesia in the first round of the 1951 Asian Games in Delhi, perhaps nobody realised it would be the start of a very special relationship between Indian football and the continental games. Two golds and one bronze medal later, India gear up to play their 57th …
Read More »Mumbai City FC VIDEO: Des Buckingham ahead of Nassaji Mazandaran tie!
Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham opens up ahead of The Islanders’ opening clash of the AFC Champions League against FC Nassaji Mazandaran tonight.
Read More »AFC forges new exclusive commercial partnership with Asia Football Group!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced the Asia Football Group (AFG) as its new exclusive commercial partner for the 2023-2028 term with immediate effect in a strategic decision to further solidify and enhance the Confederation’s financial sustainability. The Dubai-registered AFG have been selected as the dedicated partner for the …
Read More »Mumbai City FC VIDEO: Press conference ahead of Nassaji Mazandaran game!
Mumbai City FC head coach Des Buckingham and keeper Phurba Lachenpa speak ahead of their teams AFC Champions League opener against FC Nassaji Mazandaran in Pune at the pre-match press conference.
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