Arunava about Football A look at football & the world through my eyes!
In the eyes of Virgil Abloh, the lineage of Nike’s Mercurial football boot is filled with great storylines. He’s quick to reference the players who’ve worn it — the likes of Kylian Mbappé — and considers it one of sport’s most dynamic and exciting product lines. Beyond, he says he’s …
Read More »VIDEO: AFC President Sheikh Salman congratulates the final cast for 2019 AFC Asian Cup!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the final three teams – North Korea, Philippines and Yemen – for sealing their spots at the biggest ever AFC Asian Cup. After more than three years of captivating action, the final day of the 2019 AFC …
Read More »iSportconnect organises successful Beijing Summit!
iSportconnect, the largest global private network of sport business executives, has secured high praise from delegates for bringing together a wide-range of experts at the Beijing Summit on March 26/27. Organised in partnership with Lanxiong Sports, the event was held at the iconic National Aquatics Center, with an array of …
Read More »Nike & Saudi Arabia: Under the Radar but brimming with optimism!
The majority of Saudi Arabia players are selected from the domestic league, making the squad a rarity in the modern football landscape. While this correlates to a relatively low profile on the global stage, the under-the-radar team is emboldened by powerful passion for the game at home. Saudi fans share …
Read More »VIDEO – PUMA: Usain Bolt takes his career to #NewLevels with Borussia Dortmund!
Usain Bolt’s latest career move? Professional football. The fastest way to football greatness? Train in some of the world’s best facilities with some of the game’s top players. Last week, Usain joined Borussia Dortmund for a special two-day trial at Dortmund-Brackel where he participated in several training sessions with the …
Read More »VIDEO – Nike: CR7, Neymar Jr, Mbappe & Martens – Born Mercurial!
“One word: Mercurial.” featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappe and Lieke Martens. ⠀ ⠀ The world’s finest discuss their history in football’s most game-changing boot, the Mercurial Superfly 360 and Vapor 360.
Read More »India consider bidding to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup & a FIFA Women’s World Cup!
After the success of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the All India Football Federation is considering of hosting other high level international football tournaments. India recently did lose a bid to Poland to host the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but the federation with support from the Government of …
Read More »2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier: India lose 1-2 to Kyrgyz Republic!
A late header from Jeje Lalpekhlua couldn’t prevent India’s 12-match unbeaten streak (official matches) in International Football coming to an end when the Blue Tigers went down 1-2 to Kyrgyz Republic in their last Group A match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek …
Read More »LIVESTREAM – 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Kyrgyz Republic vs INDIA!
In their final 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier match, Team India visit Bishkek to face hosts Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday, March 27. Both teams are already qualified ahead of their six and final qualifier match, which is inconsequential for the outcome of the qualifiers. Watch the LIVESTREAM of the 2019 …
Read More »The 2018 Poland Collection by Nike – Soar, Eagles, Soar!
Simply stated, fans and pundits alike believe the Eagles have now taken flight. Star striker and team captain Robert Lewandowski’s on the same page too. “Poland has a great team at the moment with lots of very good players. We can play really well and have a lot of potential,” …
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