Tag Archives: England

25th Anniversary: Remembering India vs Bangladesh in Leicester; July 29, 2000!

July 29, 2000 was a Saturday and on that afternoon at the old Filbert Street ground of Leicester City, India took on Bangladesh in the first-ever South Asian derby on British soil. Over 3,000 fans turned up for the game and there were more Bangladeshi at the ground than Indians, …

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25th Anniversary: Remembering West Bromwich Albion vs India; July 26, 2000!

July 26, 2000 was a Wednesday and on that evening at the Hawthorns, the home of West Bromwich Albion, then a English first division side, hosted an exciting encounter between WBA and India. And what a night it was to be in Birmingham! My IndianFootball.Com report from then was: India …

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25th Anniversary: Remembering Fulham FC vs India; July 22, 2000!

London has always been a city that I liked and loved! And today I remember a historic match which happened exactly 25 years ago on this day. On this very day India played its first historic match back in England after 52 long years. The last time India had been …

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England name 33 probables squad for UEFA EURO 2024!

The England men’s senior training squad for June’s UEFA EURO 2024 preparation games with Bosnia & Herzegovina and Iceland has been named by Gareth Southgate. The Three Lions manager has selected a 33-strong group for the games at St. James’ Park and Wembley, ahead of the final 26-man squad for …

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England’s Three Lions to raise awareness about memory loss!

The England men’s team will play without names on their shirts during the second half of the fixture against Belgium at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. The match has been dedicated as an Alzheimer’s Society International as part of our official charity partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, driving home how football …

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Premier League to study Football Governance Bill!

The Premier League will now study the Football Governance Bill, working closely with Government, parliamentarians and key stakeholders. We agree it is vital that football clubs are sustainable, remain at the heart of their communities and that fans are fundamental to the game. The Government has consistently stated that it …

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Nike’s 2024 National Federation kits bring Dri-FIT ADV to the pitch!

Nike’s 2024 National Federation Men’s and Women’s Kits are all made with Dri-FIT ADV, Nike’s pinnacle standard for performance apparel. Through research conducted in the Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) and through data measured using advanced body-mapping technology, the 2024 Federation Kits provide mobility, breathability and venting exactly where it’s …

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England name squad for Brazil & Belgium friendlies!

England manager Gareth Southgate has named a 25-man squad for the Three Lions’ exciting internationals against Brazil and Belgium. The double-header sees the teams ranked fourth and fifth in the FIFA Rankings visit Wembley Stadium in the space of four days. Southgate has included two first-time call-ups in Everton FC …

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Former England keeper Joe Hart to retire at the end of the season!

Celtic FC goalkeeper Joe Hart has announced that he will be retiring from playing football at the end of this season. Joe has recently informed the club of his decision and he wanted to sit down with his close friend and his mental performance coach, Jamie Edwards, who he has …

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