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One positive Corona test each at Bhawanipore FC & FC Bengaluru United ahead of I-League qualifiers!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) in close coordination with the Indian Football Association and competent medical authorities are conducting regular COVID-19 tests on all participating officials, players and support staff for the forthcoming I-League Qualifiers slated to kick-off in Kolkata on October 8. It is to be notified that …

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Liverpool FC’s Thiago Alcantara tests positive for COVID-19!

Liverpool FC midfielder Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines. The 29-year-old, who missed Monday’s match against Arsenal FC, has exhibited minor symptoms of the virus but is in good health and is getting better. The club has, and will continue …

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10 positive in latest round of Premier League COVID-19 tests!

The Premier League today, September 28 confirmed that between Monday, September 21 and Sunday, September 27, 1.595 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, 10 have tested positive. Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days. The Premier League …

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With no Mohun Bagan or East Bengal, Is it good or bad for the I-League?

A lot will be different for the upcoming 2020/21 I-League due to the ongoing pandemic and also without the Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, who have moved up to the Indian Super League. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the I-League will be the played at one city, in …

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Parallel Sports: 2021 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup set to be postponed again!

Parallel Sports reports that the 2021 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India is set for another postponement due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Originally the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup was supposed to be played in October/November 2020 and then was pushed to February/March 2021 but with qualifiers for …

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Al Hilal no longer part of AFC Champions League (West)!

Al Hilal, of Saudi Arabia, failed to name the required 13 players for their AFC Champions League (West) Group B match against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, of the United Arab Emirates and under the Article 4.3 of the Special Rules Applicable to AFC Competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic are deemed …

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UK government delays return of fans, Premier League reacts!

The Premier League reacts to the Government’s announcement that the safe return of supporters to matches has been postponed. The Premier League notes the Government’s announcement today, September 22 and while the health of the nation must remain everyone’s priority, we are disappointed that the safe return of supporters to …

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Three positive in latest round of Premier League COVID-19 tests!

The Premier League today, September 21 confirmed that between Monday, September 14 and Sunday, September 20, 1.574 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, three have tested positive. Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days. The Premier League …

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AIFF president Praful Patel grants COVID-19 solidarity fund to State FAs!

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel met all State Association representatives in a virtual meeting earlier Monday, September 21 evening. Presidents and General Secretaries of affiliated State Associations were in attendance, as was AIFF general secretary Kushal Das. The President decided to waive of the CRS fees for all …

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Despite the pandemic can the Indian football season be held?

Most of the planet is currently in the grip of the terrible COVID-19 pandemic with over 30 million cases and over 960,000 people dead. India has been hit hard by the pandemic only second to the United States. One thing is clear, the 2020/21 season is set to be played …

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