They won’t be playing, coaching or refereeing, but the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Technical team will contribute to AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 by producing the official Technical Report and selecting the winners of the competition’s awards. The AFC’s team, known as Technical Study Group (TSG), are an experienced group …
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The Football Association of Odisha (FAO), the governing body of football in Odisha, is set to organise an AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Cuttack from February 16 to 28, 2019. Eligible for the AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course are AIFF ‘D’ Coaching degree holders with eight to 12 months …
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The AIFF in association with Reliance Foundation conducted an AIFF Grassroots Instructors Refresher Course in Navi Mumbai last week. The course was organized by AIFC. Twelve seasoned Grassroots Instructors from across the country underwent the program which was conducted by Anju Turambekar, Head of Grassroots & Instructor (AIFF). The Grassroots …
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Sigi Schmid, the all-time winningest head coach in North America’s MLS history, passed away on Tuesday, December 25 at the age of 65. Schmid, who coached the LA Galaxy during the recently concluded 2018 season, was hospitalized and reported to be in intensive care earlier this month. Schmid’s family released …
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The Mizoram Football Association (MFA) had conducted an AIFF ‘D’ License Coaching Course was conducted in Aizawl between November 12-17, 2018 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. The following are the names of successful candidates: 1. Lalhlimpuia -Lunglei 2. Lalhlupuia – East Lungdar 3. Samuel Lalruatfela – Ramhlun South 4. Malsawmtluanga …
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India is at an interesting stage when it comes to the football market, which is ever-growing in the country. While we see the glitz and glamour of the top divisions, overall development of football comes down to how the game is built from ground-up. All India Football Federation (AIFF) Acting …
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Football is an ever-changing game. With as many as 211 countries being under FIFA’s banner, the confluence of cultures has brought about different practices to the ‘beautiful game.’ With different practices, come new roles with regards to the development of football operations. One very significant role in football is that …
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The 2018 edition of the FIFA Technical Directors’ workshop kicked off in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 11. Delegates from five member associations – Iran, Oman, Syria, Sri Lanka and India – were attended the opening ceremony, which was kicked off by All India Football Federation (AIFF) General Secretary Kushal Das. …
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In a first for Indian Football, the Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) conducted the first ever AIFF ‘D’ License Coaching Course for young aspirants outside of the nation in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from November 23 to December 1, 2018. The course which was held in a kindergarten …
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The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) partnership with SCORT, the Football Club Social Alliance, is again benefiting young children in Asia – this time in Vietnam. The AFC and SCORT, in alliance with Football for All Vietnam (FFLV), successfully completed the first module at the end of October in Hue, with …
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