Echoing the recent statements of CONMEBOL and CAF, as well as discussions with FIFA Member Associations and Confederations from around the world, FIFA will not support, facilitate or tolerate any process concerning the election of the FIFA President that is inconsistent with FIFA’s Statutes, democratic procedures and established governance framework. …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the All India Football Federation and the fiasco surrounding the India U-15 staff appointments for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan in October 2026. Who is to coach? Who is to manage the India …
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Bundesliga Media and BG Sports have agreed a two-season partnership that will bring Germany’s Bundesliga 2 closer to football fans in Thailand, with the Thai broadcaster acquiring rights to all second tier matches. The agreement means BG Sports will also have access to a range of non-live shoulder programming and …
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The India U20 men’s team defeated Singapore 1-0 in the second closed-door friendly match at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum (5′) scored the winning goal. India had defeated Singapore 3-0 in the first friendly on August 3. The Blue Colts …
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Bundesliga Media has opened the Yangtze River Delta Hub in Taicang, strengthening the German league’s commitment to developing football and forging Sino-German ties in the region. As part of the opening celebrations, the Bundesliga Football Park was inaugurated, unveiling a new safe space promoting grassroots football, youth development and community …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the rejection of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, what it all was about and the FIFA president Gianni Infantino being now under pressure.
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Following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, the FIFA Secretary General and members of the FIFA Management Board in attendance reaffirmed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the only official elected by the 211 FIFA Member Associations. In turn, the FIFA President reiterated his full support for the …
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The India U20 men’s team defeated Singapore 3-0 in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Monday, August 3, 2026. Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam (45+2’) and Singamayum Shami (63’) netted the first two before the visitors scored an own goal (83’). India …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the IndianFootball Under-20 men’s national team squad named for their two Singapore friendlies, which includes three Indian boys based overseas.
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India U20 men’s team head coach Mahesh Gawali has named a 30-player squad for two friendlies against Singapore on August 3 and 6, 2026, in Bengaluru. The matches, being played as part of the teams’ preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, will be played behind closed …
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