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Nike-made kit, Finland ready for Next Level!

Finland’s 2020 collection is inspired by the fearless attitude that helped the men’s team secure qualification for a first major tournament. In Finnish culture, the concept of “sisu” is sacred. It translates as an extraordinary determination in the face of adversity — a stoic, steely perseverance. The new 2020 home …

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Norwich City FC sign new partnership with Pyynikin Brewing Company!

English Premier League side Norwich City FC has announced a new Regional Partnership with Pyynikin Brewing Company at the British Embassy in Finnish capital Helsinki. As a part of City’s on-going international strategy to expand the Canaries brand throughout Finland, the Club and Pyynikin Brewing Company will produce and retail …

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2018/19 UEFA fair play competition winners!

Finland, Georgia and the Faroe Islands have won their respective categories in the 2018/19 UEFA fair play competition – and all three UEFA member associations will donate their winnings to amateur or professional clubs of their choice for fair play or respect activities. Finland and the Faroe Islands won the …

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2017/18 UEFA fair play competition winners announced!

Finland, Northern Ireland and the Faroe Islands have won their respective categories in the 2017/18 UEFA fair play competition – and will donate their award winnings to amateur or professional clubs of their choice for fair play or respect-themed projects. Finland took the award for overall fair play with 8.596 …

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HJK Helsinki awarded UEFA grassroots gold!

HJK Helsinki have been named as Best Club following the announcement of the 2018 UEFA Grassroots Awards. HJK Helsinki have long been Finland’s most successful professional football club, with 28 league titles to their name, but now their work in another sector has also been acknowledged with the gold award …

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Minerva Punjab FC sign Nigeria’s Philip Njoku from Finland side FC Inter Turku!

I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC have roped in Nigerian attacking midfielder Philip Njoku from Finnish Premier Division club FC Inter Turku ahead of the upcoming I-League and AFC Cup. The 22 year old is a vital addition to the Mohali-based club and is a versatile attacker that can play on …

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Helsinki Cup 2018 started with a world record attempt!

The Helsinki Cup, a Finland-based junior football tournament, kicked off on Monday, July 9 in grand style. The highlight of Monday evening’s opening ceremony was a world record attempt for the team photo with most players. An estimated 4,000 junior-aged footballers first paraded through the streets of Central Helsinki with …

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VIDEO: Kerala Blasters duo Prasanth K. & Loken Meitei train at Finland’s SJK Seinäjoki FC!

Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters has sent two of their promising youngsters to train with Finland’s SJK Seinäjoki FC and learn about life at a professional European football club. 20 year old winger, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni has already made a name for himself with Kerala Blasters. Prasanth has also played …

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ISL champions ATK sign Finland striker Njazi Kuqi!

Defending Indian Super League champions ATK have announced the signing of Finnish striker of Kosovar Albanian origin Njazi Kuqi ahead of ISL – Season 4. 34 year old Njazi Kuqi was born in Vucitrn in former Yugoslavia. He family left Yugoslavia for Finland at a young age. He started his …

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