International Football

Aston Villa opens Academy in India, its owners from China eyes to buy ISL franchise!

Long time English Premier League side Aston Villa FC, who were relegated last season and will now play in the Championship have opened their first football academy outside England in New Delhi, India. Dr Tony Jiantong Xia the chairman, CEO and owner of Recon Group from China, over the summer …

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Soccerex to highlight 2022 FIFA World Cup business opportunities through Qatar event in December 2016!

Soccerex, the global football business event provider, have today confirmed they will be staging a new two day Forum in Qatar on December 5/6, 2016, with the support of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, that will showcase the huge business potential of the region. The Soccerex Asian Forum …

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FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee bans Wolfgang Niersbach (Germany) for a year!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee chaired by Alan Sullivan has banned Wolfgang Niersbach, former President of the German Football Association (DFB) and Vice-President of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) and current member of the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, for one …

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Nike unveil new Manchester City 2016/17 away kit!

Manchester City’s new 2016/17 away kit with Nike AeroSwift Technology blends cutting edge performance with the club’s rich heritage. The kit is predominantly black with red detailing and flashes of yellow. The look is inspired by famous black and red kits of Manchester City’s past and a Manchester icon: the …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: Durbar Sports Academy footballers journey from India to Denmark’s Dana Cup!

As XtraTime exclusively reports, the Durbar Sports Academy footballers of Kolkata started their journey from NSCB International Airport on Thursday to participate in the Dana Cup in Denmark. The players glanced Dubai International Airport, reached Copenhagen Airport in Denmark after a journey of 27 hrs on their way to the …

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macron & Greek side PAOK FC present new kits for 2016/17 season!

Macron and Greek side Paok FC have presented the new club kits for the 2016/17 season. The Home jersey pays homage to tradition with classic black and white colours and golden pipings in front and on sides. The bodyfit cut with side inserts in mesh provide the best breathability to …

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