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FIFA okays further changes to the international match calendars due to COVID-19 pandemic!

In addition to the previous decisions by the FIFA Council, the Bureau of the Council has unanimously approved a set of further changes to the men’s and women’s international match calendars in response to the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which persists in most parts of the world. …

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2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic!

The 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has officially been canceled, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday, August 17 afternoon, confirming initial reporting on Friday by Sports Illustrated. In a release, the federation cited the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the driving factor behind the U.S. Open Cup Committee’s …

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VIDEO: HFC School Connect – Ep. 2: Preparing for Reopening – Building Resilience!

Join Hyderabad FC for the second episode of HFC School Connect, as they discuss building resilience as we prepare for opening. Few of the key points that will be discussed include – Traversing the challenges posed by the pandemic – Strategies to accelerate learning and challenges of distance learning especially …

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Borussia Dortmund business figures impacted by Covid-19!

In the 2019/20 financial year, Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA generated total gross Group earnings of €486.9 million. Overall, the Group made a net loss of €43.9 million. “The past decade was excellent throughout, both in sporting and financial terms,” said the CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke, today at the annual …

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India’s Blue Tigers laud decision to reschedule FIFA World Cup qualifiers for safety for players!

The wait for the return of International football continues with the rescheduling of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup joint qualifiers by FIFA and AFC. However, the announcement has not dampened the spirits of the Blue Tigers. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Sigh Sandhu sounded out the mood for …

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Goa announced as host state for Indian Super League – Season 7!

The Indian Super League is set to be staged in Goa for the 2020/21 season, starting November 2020. The ISL, in its seventh edition will be played behind closed doors at three venues – Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda; GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim; and Tilak Maidan Stadium, Vasco. Nita Ambani, Founder …

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Aaditya Thackeray pledges support to 1,000 coaches during COVID-19 pandemic!

Mumbai District Football Association president Aaditya Thackeray has pledged to help 1,000 coaches who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “@AUThackeray pledges to support coaches across India. He handed over the first box of supplies to AIFC Director @DineshNair74. AIFC extends our gratitude towards him on behalf of all …

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I-League & Second Division League qualifiers to be held in Kolkata!

Subrata Dutta, Senior Vice President, All India Football Federation and Chairman, League Committee chaired AIFF League Committee Meeting held via video conferencing today, August 14. Besides, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das and League CEO Sunando Dhar, Souter Vaz, Anil Kumar, BK Roka and Chirag Tanna attended the meeting. Referring to …

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UEFA cancels U-17 qualifiers; England, Germany & Spain to play at 2021 U-17 Women’s World Cup – India!

England, Germany and Spain without having to play the UEFA Women’s U-17 Championship will represent Europe at the 2021 U-17 Women’s World Cup in India next year. UEFA has been forced to cancel the elite round and the final tournament of the UEFA Women’s U-17 Championship in Sweden due to …

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