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Football is a sport of generations. At various times, different nations have fielded formidable teams that neatly combine all areas of the game: attack, midfield and defense. Invariably these teams have hoisted trophies, sometimes several in succession, on the world stage and been crowned by fans as a “golden” group. …
Read More »2016 AFC Champions League draw produces intriguing quarterfinal ties!
The official draw for the quarter-final stage of the 2016 AFC Champions League produced a host of mouth watering ties when it was made in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. Teams through to the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League: Al Ain (UAE), Al Nasr (UAE), El Jaish (Qatar), FC …
Read More »2016 AFC Cup Quarterfinals: Bengaluru FC to face Tampines Rovers!
Lone Indian side left, Bengaluru FC in the quarterfinals of the 2016 AFC Cup will have to face Tampines Rovers FC of Singapore, who in the pre-quarterfinals had won in extra-time against Mohun Bagan AC. Meanwhile reigning champions Johor Darul Ta’zim will face Hong Kong’s South China in the AFC …
Read More »China’s Shandong Luneng announce Germany’s Felix Magath as new head coach!
Chinese Super League side and AFC Champions League quarterfinalists Shandong Luneng Taishan FC have announced former FC Bayern Munich boss Felix Magath will be their new head coach. Magath joins the CSL outfit following the resignation of former coach Mano Menezes of Brazil who, despite guiding his charges to the …
Read More »VIDEO – Nike Football’s ‘The Switch’ — Official Trailer ft. Cristiano Ronaldo!
Everything will change for Cristiano Ronaldo on June 9. Why? Simply watch the Official Trailer featuring Cristiano Ronaldo in Nike Football’s ‘The Switch’!
Read More »VIDEO: New Balance athletes Aaron Ramsey, Marouane Fellaini & Joe Ledley are Ready for France!
On the cusp of glory. Joe Ledley, Aaron Ramsey and Marouane Fellaini are Ready for France ahead of this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament. It’s Game On. Marouane Fellaini, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Ledley all wear New Balance Visaro boots
Read More »VIDEO – Nike Football’s ‘The Switch’ — Official Teaser 3 of 3!
Everything will change for Cristiano Ronaldo on June 9. Here the third of three Official Teasers of Nike Football’s ‘The Switch’!
Read More »Germany coach Löw calls up Jonathan Tah to replace Antonio Rüdiger at Euro 2016!
After the shock of injury to defender Antonio Rüdiger for the 2014 FIFA World Cup champions, the Germany Euro 2016 squad is once again made up of 23 players. Germany head coach Joachim Löw has called up 20 year old Jonathan Tah for the tournament in France. The centre back …
Read More »VIDEO – 2019 AFC Asian Cup Playoff: India 6-1 Laos – Match Highlights!
A young Indian national football team were a goal down and starring at potential elimination against Laos in their 2019 AFC Asian Cup Playoff Qualifier second-leg, but a first-half substitution to bring on Jackichand Singh and the Men in Blue came back strongly to take a surprise 2-1 lead into …
Read More »VIDEO: New Balance athletes Aaron Ramsey & Joe Ledley test their French skills ahead of Euro 2016!
They know how to create chances on the pitch but how is their French?! Watch as Welsh internationals Joe Ledley and Aaron Ramsey learn French ahead of this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament.
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