International Football

arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #123 India AFC Asian Cup 2023 Opponent – Uzbekistan!

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about India’s opponents Uzbekistan besides Blue Tigers preparations for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 plus other Indian football news. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the YouTuber Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot …

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FIFA Talent Development Scheme makes further strides in 2023!

The FIFA Talent Development Scheme reached a milestone in 2023, as it moved forward to the phase of implementation. In March, the FIFA Council approved the regulations for the 2023‑2026 operational life cycle, which were well received by the FIFA Congress that took place in Rwanda. With the aim of …

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Zack Steffen departs Manchester City to join Colorado Rapids!

Zack Steffen has left Manchester City to join Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids. The USA international goalkeeper made 21 appearances in all competitions after joining the Club in the summer of 2019. During his spell at the Etihad Stadium, Steffen was part of two Premier League title-winning squads, featuring …

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XtraTime VIDEO: India’s Lallianzuala Chhangte ready for the road ahead!

Lallianzuala Chhangte is a man resurrected. In the international arena. Since his debut as a teenager in 2015, the 26-year-old has been erratically a part of the National Team; until 2023. Over the last couple of years, the diminutive winger has put in some inspiring performances that have now made …

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Manchester United extend multiple contracts!

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has provided an update on several players’ contract situations. Three Reds have had the options on an additional year, beyond the summer, triggered by the club. Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, centre-half Victor Lindelof and midfielder Hannibal Mejbri are those in question, while talks with French …

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CAF Increases AFCON Prize Money by 40%!

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today announced a 40% increase in the Prize Money for the Winner of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The Winner of the TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 will receive USD 7.000.000. The Runner-up of the TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d’Ivoire …

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Inter Kashi loan Spanish midfielder Fran Gomez!

I-League newcomers Inter Kashi have announced the loan signing of Spanish midfielder Fran Gomez from Atletico Madrid for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. 19 year old Francisco Gómez Rodriguez, who is Madrid born, in his youth initially played from Getafe CF before joining the Atletico Madrid youth. Fran Gomez …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu aims to give his best!

India are all set to participate in the AFC Asian Cup for the fifth time in history, once the ball gets rolling in Doha, Qatar, on January 13, the previous editions being in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019. While the first edition remains India’s most successful stint at the Asian …

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India’s Lallianzuala Chhangte ready for the road ahead!

Lallianzuala Chhangte is a man resurrected. In the international arena. Since his debut as a teenager in 2015, the 26-year-old has been erratically a part of the National Team; until 2023. Over the last couple of years, the diminutive winger has put in some inspiring performances that have now made …

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