International Football

TOI VIDEO: CFG acquires majority stake in ISL’s Mumbai City FC!

The City Football Group (CFG) has acquired a majority stake in Mumbai City FC of the Indian Super League on Thursday, November 28. The news was revealed in front of the Club’s fans by the Chairperson of Football Sports Development Limited and Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani. CFG will become the …

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Arsenal FC fire Unai Emery, name Freddie Ljungberg as interim coach!

English Premier League side Arsenal FC on Friday morning announced the clubs decision to part company with their head coach Unai Emery and his coaching team. Speaking on behalf of the Arsenal board and owners Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Josh Kroenke said: “Our most sincere thanks go to Unai and …

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City Football Group’s Mumbai City FC investment great for Indian Football!

November 28, 2019 has been a big big day for Indian club football as the City Football Group announced their investment into Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC! And I feel excited as it is a first of its kind deal within Indian football then the City Football Group …

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No India Men’s team in South Asian Games – Football competition!

For unknown reasons the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will not be sending any India men’s national team to the upcoming 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu next month. The men’s football competition is an Under-23 tournament but this edition will miss both India and Pakistan making it a five …

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75th anniversary of CD Numancia de Soria is celebrated with a new kit from Errea!

Friday, November 22 saw the unveiling of a special celebratory shirt produced by Erreà to mark the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Spanish club, with which Erreà has had a technical sponsor agreement since 2006. A hugely significant milestone and anniversary that Erreà and C.D. Numancia wanted to …

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City Football Group acquires 65% stake in ISL’s Mumbai City FC!

City Football Group (CFG) has agreed a deal to acquire a majority stake in its eighth club, Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League, marking a major move into Indian football. CFG will become the 65% majority shareholder of the Club, alongside existing shareholders, acclaimed actor and film producer, …

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AFC referees take home key lessons!

Participants benefited from the AFC Refereeing Conference which came to a close on Wednesday, November 27 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The two-day event, the biggest-ever held, saw the participation of 65 referee assessors and 304 referees and assistant referees, was aimed at providing the Asian refereeing community with an overview …

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FIFA World Rankings: India drop to 108th position, Belgium stay No. 1!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the November rankings, India dropped two spots as 108th position behind Kenya, but ahead of Central African Republic; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. …

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