International Football

Intercontinental Cup: Opponent coaches laud AIFF for ‘inviting’ them!

New Zealand and Kenya contingent heaped lavish praises on All India Football Federation for inviting them to the Intercontinental Cup which they feel is a “unique concept.” “We would like to grab this opportunity with both hands. On the behalf of the Kenya Football Federation, we would like to thank …

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FIFA opens new Regional Development Office for Caribbean!

As part of its commitment to drive global football development and further strengthen and enhance ties with confederations and member associations, FIFA has announced the official opening of a new Regional Development Office in the Caribbean to help support football development activities across the region. Located in Christ Church, Barbados, …

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Zinedine Zidane steps down as Real Madrid head coach!

In a somewhat surprise move, former France legend Zinedine Zidane today announced that he would be stepping down as head coach of Spanish LaLiga giants Real Madrid after lifting his third UEFA Champions League trophy in a row as coach, his fourth overall. Zinedine Zidane and Florentino Pérez appeared before …

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Saudi Arabian referee Fahad Al Mirdasi off 2018 FIFA World Cup roaster!

Due to allegations of match fixing, the FIFA Referees Committee has deroastered Saudi Arabian referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the list of 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament officials. In a statement, the world football governing body said, with reference to the current situation of the Saudi referee Mr. Fahad Al …

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India coach Constantine: We plan to win each of these games!

National Coach Stephen Constantine said he has “broken things down and have set the plans to win each of these three games” in the Intercontinental Cup. Constantine was speaking at the official pre-tournament press conference in Mumbai. India take on Chinese Taipei in the opening match of the Intercontinental Cup …

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Major League Soccer (MLS) awards expansion team for 2019 to Cincinnati!

After shattering attendance records and completing an innovative plan to build a new, state-of-the-art soccer stadium, Cincinnati has been awarded a Major League Soccer expansion team, Commissioner Don Garber announced on Tuesday, May 29. Led by an impressive, highly-respected local ownership group, the team will begin MLS play in the …

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The Best FIFA Football Awards and stars of the game to return to London in 2018!

The Best FIFA Football Awards – a star-studded night celebrating football’s greatest – will return to London on September 24, 2018. Legends of the game from across the world will gather later this year in the iconic city for the third edition of the prestigious event. The awards return to …

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Chinese Taipei coach Gary White: It’s always challenging to play the hosts in the opener!

Chinese Taipei coach Gary White said playing the “host team in the opener is always a challenge and his team is up to grab it.” “Life is all about newer challenges and the experience we take home with us. It’s always challenging to play the host nation in the first …

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