Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, with my latest interview with young Indian coach Clyde Dias, who works at the FC Bayern Campus as we speak about his football journey from Goa to Munich.
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The FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme 2026-27, aimed at developing and empowering women coaches through structured mentorship and continuous learning, kicked off at the Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE) in Bengaluru on Monday, September 21, 2026. The programme, led by AIFF Head of Coach Development Vivek Nagul, is designed to provide …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, speaking with young Indian coach Noor Alam, who after his time with Kerala Blasters is now coaching Albanian side FK Apolonia.
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, speaking with young Indian coach Anshul Katiyar, who currently is working with the Academy set-up of German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig after having worked with numerous ISL teams.
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Coach Education Panel convened on Tuesday to chart the way forward for enhancing coach education standards across the Continent. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the virtual meeting saw AFC Coach Education Panel members engage in dynamic discussions, with a special focus on the …
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The four-day final module of the FIFA Coach Educator Development Pathway Project organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) concluded in Bengaluru on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), selected by FIFA’s Technical Development Division, commenced the coach education programme for its member associations in …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF), with the support of the FIFA Women’s Development Programme Division, commenced the AFC C Diploma Course for women coaches at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE) in Kolkata on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The course is set to run until September 12, with 22 …
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The Elite Coaches Refresher Programme, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), concluded at the Reliance Corporate Park in Navi Mumbai on Monday, August 24, 2026. Conducted from August 21 to 24, the programme was hosted with the support of the Western India Football Association (WIFA) and Reliance Foundation …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, interviewing Sacha Navalkar, a young Indian coach based in Finland who is India’s first UEFA Pro Coaching License holder.
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Bengaluru FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Spaniard Pep Muñoz as the Club’s new Head Coach. Muñoz has signed a contract with the Blues until the end of the 2026/27 season and will take charge of the First Team as the Club looks to continue competing at the …
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