International Football

India’s Igor Stimac: Asian Games a golden opportunity for youngsters!

India Men’s National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac stressed that the Asian Games will present an opportunity for younger players in his squad to prove their mettle, ahead of the team’s departure for Hangzhou, China for the Asian Games. The Blue Tigers are set to leave for the Asian Games …

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Clubs participating in CAF Interclub 2023-24 now have active women’s teams!

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is proud to announce that the clubs participating in this year’s CAF Inter-Club competitions have met the CAF Club Licensing requirement of having a women’s team as part of their structure. This achievement is a result of CAF’s collaboration with its Member Associations, Clubs, …

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Manisha Kalyan: The first-girl of Indian football making waves in Europe!

It was less than two years ago that a nifty 20-year-old amazed the world as she sped away from her marker in Manaus, to score against hosts Brazil, sending the fans of Indian Football into fantasy land. Manisha Kalyan, over the last few years, has not only become one of …

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XtraTime VIDEO: AIFF add experienced players to their Indian Football Asian Games squad!

The All India Football Federation, on Friday, September 15 announced that senior India player and key defender Sandesh Jhingan will be joining the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. While Jhingan will be there, the AIFF has added two more players Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga to …

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Women’s football leads boosted by UEFA visit!

Women’s football leaders from 11 European national associations, all new to their roles, convened at UEFA HQ this week to learn more about the governing body’s work in developing the game. Representatives from Czechia, France, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland and San Marino came together in …

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CAF postpones CAF Champions League match due to Libya floods!

Following the tragic floods in Libya, CAF has reschedule the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League second preliminary round fixture between Ahly Benghazi of Libya and Cote d’Ivoire’s Asec Mimosas. The fixture will now be played on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 15h30 local time in Stade Olympique de Sousse. CAF will …

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US Soccer building headquarters & first-ever National Training Center in Atlanta!

U.S. Soccer is building headquarters in Atlanta, the Federation announced Friday as part of an ambitious relocation highlighted by the construction of a first-ever designated National Training Center. Atlanta United owner and The Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank will contribute $50 million to the facility, which will serve as the …

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2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup draw reveals path to glory for top young talents!

The Draw for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Indonesia was made today, revealing the path to glory for the world’s best young players and emerging stars. Taking place from November 10 to December 2, 2023, the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup will see 24 teams featuring some of …

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AIFF add experienced players to their Indian Football Asian Games squad!

The All India Football Federation, on Friday, September 15 announced that senior India player and key defender Sandesh Jhingan will be joining the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. While Jhingan will be there, the AIFF has added two more players Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga to …

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