Hosts India kick-started their Intercontinental Cup campaign in sublime fashion, thumping Chinese Taipei 5-0 in the opening match of the Cup at the Mumbai Football Arena of the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai, Maharashtra today, June 1. A Sunil Chhetri master-class performance proved to be the difference between the two …
Read More »iSportconnect announces HOK Partnership!
iSportconnect, the largest global private network of Sport Business Executives, has announced a new partnership with leading global architecture, engineering and urban planning firm, HOK. Currently the largest architecture-engineering company in the US, HOK has 23 offices around the world and has over 1,700 employees. Successful current and recent projects …
Read More »UEFA Europa League launches edgier brand identity!
In anticipation of the new season, the UEFA Europa League will feature a refreshed brand identity. The branding continues to be inspired by the strong bond between players and fans but now has more emphasis on the scale and dynamic nature of the competition. While key elements such as the …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »adidas reveals new Energy Mode Copa18!
adidas has released the new Energy Mode Copa18. Originally launched in the late 1970s with the Mundial, the Copa franchise has outclassed oppositions all over the world for the last 38 years. The Energy Mode Copa18 arrives in a bold red and yellow colorway and benefits from the most advanced …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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