The state of Punjab has been a major contributor to the growth of Indian football and in the last year or so, its role has become more prominent. The first shot in the arm came thanks to the FIFA U-17 World Cup that was held in India, with a number …
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It was back in 2002 when India had last qualified for the quarterfinals of the AFC U-16 Championship – their best-ever performance in the competition so far. Since then, no Indian U-16 team has ever reached the quarterfinal stage. 16 years later, the Bibiano Fernandes-coached India U-16 National Team has …
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Icelandic club FC Sækó have undertaken impressive work to help improve the mental and physical health of people through football – and have earned themselves the 2018 UEFA Grassroots Award in gold for Best Grassroots Project. Football possesses an enduring power as a force for social good. The game so …
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I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a parody which asks the question, Luka Modric wins The Best FIFA Award! What if other footballers had won it?
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The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today confirmed the schedule, kick off times and venues for the second week of matches of the CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying Phase. The matches are set to take place during the October 2018 FIFA match window. The schedule for …
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2 referees have graduated from the AFC Project Future Referees Course, following its final development course that took place at the AFC House in Malaysia on Monday, September 24. The 2016 batch of referees underwent a final evaluation based on their match performance and technical knowledge, and will continue to …
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Parm Gill’s dedicated service in trying to give girls and women from the local Sikh community in the English south-east town of Gravesend greater opportunities to play and fall in love with football has been rewarded with a UEFA Grassroots gold award for her leadership qualities. To celebrate the accolade, …
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Meeting yesterday, September 24 in London, the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee gave its backing to a groundbreaking reform package of the transfer system. Representatives from clubs (ECA), leagues (the World Leagues Forum), players (FIFPro) as well as member associations, confederations and the FIFA administration validated a set of recommendations to …
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They say, a team only can prevail over the odds when they are not just a team, but a family. Taking a sneak peek into the Indian U-16 Girls National Team and you find it’s a family who laugh together, cry together and take an oath together to excel in …
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Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric collected The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2018 award in London on Monday, September 24 evening. Visibly moved by the experience, he later shared his feelings about the stunning 2017/18 season that led to this crowning moment. How does it feel to have won …
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