East Bengal FC hardly put a foot wrong as they began their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Preliminary Stage campaign in style with a 4-0 win against Rajshahi Stars FC (Bangladesh) at the Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Monday, August 17, 2026. Ghanaian Olivia Anokye scored twice, while …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1602 DesiBallers vs arunfoot Challenge – OCI Starting XI!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, speaking with my friend Zohaib Rashid, better known as DesiBallers, to discuss the selections for our respective OCI Starting XI.
Read More »India U20 men to play two friendlies against Yemen in Bengaluru!
The Indian U20 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Yemen at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on August 20 and 23, 2026, as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. Both encounters will kick off at 16:30 and will be …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1598 My Sky Sports quote on Indian Football, OCIs & origin players!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the latest regarding OCI footballers representing the Indian Football national teams after my quotes in the English media on Sky Sports this week. Happy Independence Day 🙏 India 🇮🇳
Read More »FSG announces strategic minority investment in Liverpool FC!
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), a global sports, media, entertainment and real estate company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a minority equity stake in Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia, with investments from Amit Bhatia …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1595 AIFF opts out of FIFA ASEAN Cup to focus on Brazil friendly!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AIFF deciding not to play the FIFA ASEAN Cup to focus on the Blue Tigers friendly match against Brazil’s Selecao.
Read More »Soccerex & CONCACAF announce Strategic Partnership for Soccerex Miami 2026!
Soccerex, the global football business platform connecting the football industry through strategic relationships, meaningful collaboration and year-round business opportunities, today announced a partnership with CONCACAF for Soccerex Miami 2026, where the confederation will join as a partner. Through participation at Soccerex Miami 2026, CONCACAF will leverage the Soccerex platform to …
Read More »AFC Professional Football Seminar 2026 ends on high note!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Professional Football Seminar 2026 concluded on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after three days of engaging discussions and knowledge sharing aimed at strengthening professional football across the Continent. Building on an opening day that explored the AFC’s club competitions’ overview and the Confederation’s Club Licensing …
Read More »India U17 women set for two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent!
As part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, the India U17 women’s team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on August 27 and 30, 2026. Both matches will be played behind closed doors. …
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversations #1593 ACL2 – East Bengal score comeback win, FC Goa lose away!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AFC Champions League 2 qualifiers in which East Bengal FC scored a 4-1 extratime comeback win against Al Arabi SC to make the ACL2 group stage, while FC Goa suffered a 0-3 away loss to Arkadag FK …
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