International Football

Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri proud of his team reaching the AFC Cup final!

Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri was once more captain fantastic on a Wednesday night, where he not only scored two crucial goals, but he was instrumental in leading his team by example. He later sat down with the BFC media team to speak about his side’s progress to the final …

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FIFA delegation confirm Navi Mumbai as 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup venue!

A 23-member delegation comprising experts from FIFA and LOC visited the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai earlier today. Deeming the preparations to be satisfactory, they ratified Navi Mumbai as a venue city for next year’s 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. “Credit goes to the DY Patil group, …

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iSportconnect hosts successful Sports Marketing Masterclass in London!

iSportconnect and Epsilon hosted an engaging Sports Marketing Masterclass in London earlier today. The event, at K&L Gates’ offices overlooking the stunning St. Paul’s Cathedral, saw some of the top executives and CMOs from the sports industry come to together to discuss the current issues facing sports marketing. The panellists …

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Bengaluru FC head coach Albert Roca: We’ve done something incredible!

A visibly elated Bengaluru FC head coach Albert Roca sat down with the BFC media team to celebrate his side’s progress to the final of the 2016 AFC Cup. His reaction to the final whistle yesterday… It’s a great moment in the history of this club and the country itself. …

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VIDEO – NewsX: Bengaluru FC become first Indian Football team to reach AFC Cup final!

As NewsX reports, Bengaluru FC became the first Indian football club to reach the final of the continental AFC cup. The Sunil Chhetri-led side beat defending Champions Johor Darul Takzim of Malaysia 3-1 in the second leg of the 2016 AFC cup semifinal to go through 4-2 on aggregate.

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FIFA World Rankings: India move to 137th – best ranking in six years, Argentina remain top!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in it India moved up 11 places to 137th position behind Vietnam and ahead of Burundi. India have 230 points, 25 more than last month and also gain four …

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VIDEO – AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC 3-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim – Match Highlights!

An inspired and stunning second half comeback saw Bengaluru FC etch their names in the annals of Indian football history by becoming the first club to make the final of the AFC Cup when they booted out reigning champions Johor Darul Ta’zim 3-1 at a packed Sree Kanteerava Stadium in …

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VIDEO – 442oons: Champions League Matchday 3 Tuesday – Day of Goalkeepers!

I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! Here is 442oons take on Tuesday night action in the UEFA Champions League on Matchday 3 which was the night of goalkeepers with strong performances by Gianluigi Buffon, Kasper Schmeichel and Hugo Lloris; but …

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PHOTOs: Bengaluru FC storm into AFC Cup final with 3-1 win over Malaysia’s Johor!

An inspired and stunning second half comeback saw Bengaluru FC etch their names in the annals of Indian football history by becoming the first club to make the final of the AFC Cup when they booted out reigning champions Johor Darul Ta’zim 3-1 at a packed Sree Kanteerava Stadium in …

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iSportconnect Sports Marketing Masterclass to be held tomorrow!

The iSportconnect Sports Marketing Masterclass is taking place tomorrow at K&L Gates in London, bringing together 50 global CMOs of sports right holders and brands. This timely iSportconnect Masterclass will focus on a sector that has been transformed by the impact of digital technology. Gone are the days when the …

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