International Football

Chennaiyin FC ride on Jeje Lalpekhlua strike to secure 2019 AFC Cup group stage spot!

A solitary second half goal by Mizo striker Jeje Lalpekhlua helped Chennaiyin FC beat Colombo FC in the 2019 AFC Cup qualifying playoff 2nd leg at The Arena Stadium in Ahmedabad today. With the win, Chennaiyin FC became the first Indian Super League outfit to progress to the group stages …

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India begin SAFF Women’s Cup title defence with resounding win over Maldives!

The Indian women’s national team kicked-off its campaign at the SAFF Women’s Championship with a resounding 6-0 win over Maldives at the Sahid Rangashala Stadium in Biratnagar, Nepal on Wednesday, March 13. Dangmei Grace, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Sanju, Indumathi Kathiresan and Ratanabala Devi – all found the back of the net …

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Nike to kit 14 international Women National Teams!

When 14 Nike federations unveil their uniforms for the ultimate women’s football tournament this summer, millions of fans worldwide will focus on what the kits look like. Less obvious to the viewer, but hugely impactful to the players, is how they fit. For the past three years, Nike has focused …

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CONCACAF Expands the NextPlay Social Responsibility Program to the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced the expansion of its CONCACAF NextPlay social responsibility program to the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Inspired by the diverse communities served by the Confederation, as well as its mission and values, CONCACAF NextPlay is a comprehensive grassroots …

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Nike and UEFA Join Forces to Grow Women’s Football!

Nike has reinforced its commitment to the growth of women’s football by agreeing a landmark partnership with European body UEFA. The three-year deal sees Nike become an official partner of UEFA Women’s Football and the match ball supplier for UEFA Women’s competitions, including the Women’s Champions League and the Women’s …

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Travelling Chennaiyin FC fans to make it home away from home for crucial AFC Cup showdown!

Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC are all set for the second leg of their 2019 AFC Cup qualifying playoff tie against Sri Lanka’s Colombo FC at The Arena Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, March 13 with kick-off at 7:30pm. The first leg in Colombo finished 0-0 a week back, …

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AFC DEC issues USD$150,000 fine on UAE FA!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has sanctioned the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAE FA) with a fine of USD$150,000 following the incidents that occurred during their 2019 AFC Asian Cup semifinal match against Qatar on January 29 at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu …

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Head coach Derrick Pereira ‘proud’ of India U-23s performance against Qatar!

Despite a narrow 0-1 loss at the hands of Qatar U-23 National Team on Monday, March 11, Head Coach Derrick Pereira praised his young India U-23 side for putting in a plucky display against the home side. “I’m really proud of these boys, who put in an excellent performance. They …

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AFC President opens 2nd AFC National Coaches Conference!

Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, raised the curtain on the 2nd AFC National Coaches Conference which began in the Malaysian capital city on Monday, March 11. The three-day conference started with Shaikh Salman alongside Asia’s national team coaches and technical directors paying tribute …

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Zinedine Zidane makes sensational comeback at Real Madrid!

Struggling Spanish LaLiga giants announced today that their former highly successful head coach Zinedine Zidane is coming back to replace Santiago Solari. Zidane has signed a deal with Real Madrid until June 30, 2022. The Frenchman returns to the club at which he etched his name into the history books …

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