International Football

Caribbean member associations gather in Barbados for FIFA Connect Workshop!

Football administrators from over 22 Caribbean member associations have gathered in Barbados this week to take part in a four-day educational workshop on the FIFA Connect Programme – the global players and stakeholders registration online system. Hosted at the FIFA Regional Development Office in Bridgetown, Barbados, the workshop brought together …

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India U-19 Women coach Alex Ambrose: Proud of what the girls have achieved!

India U-19 Women’s team head coach Alex Ambrose expressed his happiness that his team showed the character to defeat Thailand in the final game of their AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers Round 1. India produced a fine display on Sunday to earn a 1-0 win against hosts Thailand, who had …

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India U-15 boys beat Bhutan 4-0 to reach SAFF U-15 Championship semifinals!

The India U-15 boys advanced to the semifinals of the SAFF U-15 Championship in Kathmandu when they blanked Bhutan 4-0 in their last Group league match played at the ANFA Complex in Kathmandu on Monday, October 29. For India, Shubho Paul scored a brace while Subba Kushang and Xalxo Aman …

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XtraTime VIDEO: East Bengal ground hosts El Clasico screening in Kolkata!

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, the City of Joy after Mumbai and Delhi hosted an official El Clasico screening at the East Bengal ground on Sunday night. As FC Barcelona trashed Real Madrid 5-1 at the Nou Camp, Kolkata got a feel of the Spanish LaLiga and their two biggest …

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India U-15 boys confident ahead of Bhutan clash in SAFF U-15 Championship!

After losing narrowly against Pakistan in their opening match of the SAFF U-15 Championship, the Indian U-15 National Team will lock horns against Bhutan U-15s in their last match of the group stage at the ANFA Complex in Kathmandu, Nepal tomorrow, October 29. It is a must win match for …

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India U-19 Women upset Thailand in AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers, but still out!

India completed an upset 1-0 win over Thailand, as a 36th minute goal by Grace Lalrampari gave them a momentous win that put them on level points with both Thailand and Nepal in their AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifiers. Despite this win, however, India could not make it through to …

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JAKO signs new deal with Uzbekistan Football Federation!

German kit maker JAKO have announced a new partnership with the Uzbekistan Football Federation (UFF) in the Uzbek capital Tashkent. From now on, the senior men’s national team, women’s national team and the junior national teams who represent the Central Asian country will wear individual play, training and leisure clothing …

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UEFA & European football backs diversity, inclusion and accessibility!

European clubs, national teams and their players have joined forces with UEFA and the Fare network to promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility in football, and back the drive to rid the game of discrimination. Europe’s premium competitions have also served as a high-profile platform to transmit the clear message that …

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2017/18 UEFA solidarity payments for youth development!

European top-division clubs are receiving increased solidarity payments from UEFA this year to develop their youth programmes. The payments are made from the revenue generated in UEFA’s club competitions in the 2017/18 season. A total amount of €125.44m from the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League revenue is …

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MLS, Twitch & New York Red Bulls to discuss the rise of eSports at Soccerex USA!

This November 15/16, Soccerex USA in Miami will gather experts from the world of soccer, social media, and eSports, to discuss what can be done by rights holders and businesses to help convert this growing digital community into active fans and consumers of live sports, away from their keyboards and …

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