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International Football

Mahesh Gawli: 2002 LG Cup win against Vietnam was very special!

Mahesh Gawali, the legendary centre-back from the early years of the 21st century, was only 22 when he travelled with the National Team to play the 2002 LG Cup in Vietnam. Twenty years later, the fans still recall the momentous occasion when a young Indian team shocked hosts Vietnam 3-1 …

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2022 MLS year-end awards selection process!

Major League Soccer has opened the 2022 MLS Year-End Awards nomination process from Tuesday, September 20 (5pm ET) through Tuesday, September 27 (5pm ET). During this window, MLS clubs may submit their top candidates to the MLS League Office for inclusion on the 2022 MLS Year-End Awards ballot. VOTING & …

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Germany to miss Neuer & Goretzka in UEFA Nations League due to COVID-19!

Germany international captain Manuel Neuer (36) and midfielder Leon Goretzka (27) both tested positive for the Coronavirus on Wednesday, September 21 morning. Both players from FC Bayern München were isolated, and will leave the team hotel. Due a to a positive Coronavirus test within one of the players’ private circles, …

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Haaland und Lewandowski impress in new leagues!

Many questioned if Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski would continue to score that many goals once they left Germany’s Bundesliga. And if the first few weeks are any indication, then one can be reassured that both have taken their scoring boots with them to their new clubs and leagues. Erling …

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Four OFC U-19 Championship 2022 semifinalists to battle for two FIFA U-20 World Cup slots!

A place in Saturday’s OFC U-19 Championship 2022 final is not the only reward on the table for the four remaining nations in this year’s tournament. Both victors in the semifinal fixtures will also achieve qualification for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup – Indonesia. The top two teams from …

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2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Bala Devi has a special message for Indian football fans!

The upcoming 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India is the ideal platform for the younger generations to showcase their talent and carve out a niche for themselves, according to former Indian captain Bala Devi, who urged her fellow countrypersons to attend and support the event. The upcoming tournament, …

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Italy – United by the same colours!

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC), in cooperation with the stakeholders in Italian football, has launched the anti-discrimination campaign #unitidaglistessicolori (‘United by the same colours’). Physical characteristics of ethnicity such as skin colour all have the same roots in the three primary colours (cyan, magenta and yellow) and black (the combination …

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LaLiga will take those accused of racist insults against Inaki Williams to court!

Court No.2 of First Instance of Cornellá de Llobregat has transferred preliminary proceedings to the Public Prosecutor’s Office and LaLiga (as the accusing party) so that they can request the opening of a trial against those allegedly guilty of hurling racist insults at Athletic Club player, Iñaki Williams. LaLiga, who …

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New adidas-made home kit for Belgium Red Devils & Red Flames!

The RBFA and adidas have presented the new home kit for the Belgian Red Devils, Red Flames and all other RBFA national teams. In the past, new home kits were traditionally launched for and by the Belgian Red Devils (men’s team), with a takedown for the Red Flames (women’s team), …

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Honduras player Wisdom Niayitey Quaye July suspended on grounds of doping!

The player Wisdom Niayitey Quaye July has been suspended for a period of 18 months due to an anti-doping rule violation. Mr Quaye July, a 24-year-old player from Honduras, tested positive for clostebol following a qualifying match for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar played on February 2, 2022. …

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