International Football

India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: We believe that we can qualify on merit!

From winning the SAFF U-15 Championship a month ago to defeating the Qatar U-16 National Team on their own soil, the Indian U-16 National side have been hogging the limelight for all the right reasons. The test is even bigger now as they are slated to lock horns with defending …

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Seven referees graduate from AFC Project Future Referees Programme Batch 2015!

Seven participants of the AFC Project Future Referees Programme Batch 2015 have graduated after the two-year programme concluded on Monday, September 18. The referees from across Asia gathered in Malaysia for the final five-day development course, with the aim to conduct the final evaluation of the participants’ refereeing performances and …

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India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: AIFF Academy has been the ‘backbone of the national team’!

The Indian U-16 National Team landed in Kathmandu on Monday (September 18, 2017) morning for the forthcoming 2018 AFC U-16 Qualifiers. India have been drawn with hosts Nepal, Iraq and Palestine in Group D. Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes said that despite the “tough draw,” the boys can make the cut …

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Paraguay U-17 arrive at Sportschule Bitburg for FIFA U-17 World Cup preparation camp!

The Paraguay U-17 has arrived in Germany for their final preparation camp ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. „La Albirrojita“ landed in Germany on Sunday at 11.00h CET and checked-in at the Sportschule Bitburg in Rheinland-Pfalz. Head coach Gustavo Morínigo’s 24-member squad will play four friendly …

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India U-18 team begin quest for SAFF U-18 Championship!

A 23-member Indian U-18 team is currently in Bhutan to participate in the SAFF U-18 Championships. The squad which travelled from Delhi on September 16 will be playing its first match in the tournament on September 18 (today). The opening encounter on September 18 is against Bangladesh while their next opponent …

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Coaches and tutors benefit from latest AFC Goalkeeping Coaching!

55 goalkeeper coaches and tutors gained insightful knowledge and experience from the 2017 AFC Goalkeeping Coaching Tutor’s course which concluded on Friday, September 15 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “Coach education represents the foundation stones for success in technical development and this course exemplifies the AFC’s commitment to provide focused and …

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Indian Super League – Season 4 to be shown on Brit Asia TV in the UK!

The Indian Super League (ISL) has agreed an exclusive TV rights deal for the United Kingdom with Brit Asia TV for the fourth season of the ISL. Starting on November 17, the multi-year television rights deal will see the free-to-air channel show 95 games from the expanded 10 team league. …

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AFC and CONCACAF refereeing fraternities strengthen ties!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) partnership took a huge step forward by activating the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Manama, Bahrain on May 9, 2017. Outlining the alliance, AFC referee Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish of the …

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VIDEO – UMBRO: The Bowery FC 3rd Kit – “ONLY” Edition!

New York City’s Bowery FC have launched their latest UMBRO Kit – A special “Third Kit” collaboration with ONLY NY, another local, independent brand based out of New York City. Bowery FC decided to go with a navy jersey with alpine mint accents, a departure from their traditional pink and black …

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