The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) met with the participating clubs and institutions to discuss the upcoming 2021 FAO League at the Barabati Guest House in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, April 7. It was unanimously discussed and decided that because of the prevailing pandemic situation, the Football Association of Odisha has …
Read More »No mandatory ‘quarantine training camp’ in Bundesliga & Bundesliga 2!
The Executive Committee of the DFL will not be holding mandatory “quarantine training camps” for the clubs in the Bundesliga or Bundesliga 2 for the time being but reserves the right to pass a resolution on this matter later in the current 2020-21 season. In provisionally refraining from the measure, …
Read More »Three COVID-19 positive cases at Bengaluru FC ahead of AFC Cup qualifiers!
As a matter of concern, Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC have announced that they have three COVID-19 positive cases in their camp in Goa ahead of their 2021 AFC Cup Preliminary Stage Two clash next week. Bengaluru FC did not inform who amongst their staff and players has tested …
Read More »Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry tests positive for COVID-19!
Serge Gnabry has become the latest FC Bayern Munich player to test positive for the Coronavirus. The Germany international winger Serge Gnabry yesterday, April 6 tested COVID-19 positive and is therefore out of tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash against FC Paris Saint-Germain. Besides tonight’s clash, Gnabry is set to miss …
Read More »2021 CONCACAF Champions League – COVID-19 Update!
The 2021 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League commences this week with eight first leg Round of 16 matches. The region’s premier men’s club competition begins with three games played tonight (Tuesday, April 6, 2021): CD Marathon v Portland Timbers; LD Alajualense v Atlanta United; and Arcahaie FC v Cruz Azul. They …
Read More »Indian Women’s League finals in Odisha postponed due to pandemic!
Based on request and discussion with Odisha Sports over the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state and adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines of the Government of Odisha along with keeping in mind the safety and security of the players and officials, the Indian Women’s League scheduled to be …
Read More »One positive in latest round of Premier League COVID-19 tests!
The Premier League today, April 5 confirmed that between Monday, March 29 and Sunday, April 4, across two rounds of testing, 2.664 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, there was one new positive test. Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a …
Read More »Indian Women’s League playoffs postponed due to pandemic!
The AIFF after internal discussions and communication with the clubs and State Associations, and keeping in mind the safety and security of players and officials in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases all over the country, the playoffs for the Indian Women’s League scheduled to be held in Delhi …
Read More »The FA to allow fans return for League Cup final, one FA Cup semifinal & final!
The FA Cup Final and one semifinal at Wembley Stadium are set to be among a range of pilot events hosting audiences as part of the government’s plan to get big crowds back this summer. The events, which also includes the EFL Cup Final at Wembley, will be part of …
Read More »BIGinSports podcast: March 2021 Round-Up ft. Arunava Chaudhuri!
In the latest BIGinSports podcast, Patric Hoch and Arunava Chaudhuri in the latest episode do a round-up of international sports in March 2021. Listen to the BIGinSports podcast in German under: Im Rückblick auf den März 2021 sprechen wir über, – Den Rückblick auf die pandemiegeprägte Wintersportsaison. – Den irgendwie …
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