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Breaking barriers by being the first, Mumbai City FC U-11s defender Nizh Kapadia and her parents sit down and talk about her journey so far with the beautiful game.
Read More »Mumbai City FC VIDEO: The Journey ft. Young Islander Nizh Kapadia!
3rd AFC Grassroots Conference 2023 lays emphasis on increased participation!
Returning after a five-year hiatus, the 3rd AFC Grassroots Conference 2023 successfully concluded on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city, under the theme of “Promoting Asia’s Grassroots Football.” Over the course of three days, technical directors, grassroots football managers, and FIFA Regional Technical Consultants from across Asia convened to …
Read More »UEFA Playmakers – Four more years of football magic!
UEFA Playmakers Inspired by Disney will continue to kick-start a love of football in girls, thanks to a four-year extension of the programme to 2027. 73,000 girls aged 5-8 from across Europe have already experienced UEFA Playmakers, giving them their first taste of playing football, with a sprinkle of Disney …
Read More »UEFA & Disney announce extension of UEFA Playmakers to 2027!
UEFA and Disney have announced a four-year extension of UEFA Playmakers inspired by Disney to 2027. This pan-European participation initiative, powered by Disney stories, has already introduced tens of thousands of 5–8-year-old girls across Europe to football. UEFA and Disney are proud to welcome Disney’s Academy Award-winning animated musical comedy …
Read More »UEFA Grassroots teams up with EA Sports FC!
UEFA Grassroots and Electronic Arts Inc. have agreed a multi-year partnership to further support community level football, launching a free-to-access digital library of football training practices. At the Grassroots Festival of Football in Stockholm on 13 October, UEFA Grassroots and EA Sports FC have announced a new partnership for community …
Read More »Football in Himachal Pradesh: Raising the bar in the Land of Gods!
To say Himachal Pradesh had ever remained one of the frontrunners in Indian football would certainly be an exaggeration. Despite occasional successes, the state was mostly considered among the also runs on the domestic circuit. Things, however, have changed in the past few years. In the most noticeable way, to …
Read More »Grassroots achievements of MAs lauded at AFC Annual Awards!
The tireless efforts of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) in developing grassroots football were recognised on Tuesday night at the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM. Held at the Al Mayassa Theatre of the Qatar National Convention Centre, the showpiece celebration …
Read More »Women’s football & youth development top priority for Goa!
Dr Caitano Fernandes is a man in a hurry. It is not because he lacks composure or doesn’t have time on his side. The reason is simple. The Goa Football Association President and SAFF Competitions Committee member strongly believes everything else surrounding his life can wait, but the welfare of …
Read More »Gotta catch’em young: A Karnataka SFA drive to create a talent hub!
In the 2023-24 season, the Karnataka State Football Association’s Youth Premier League marked a significant milestone by introducing the Under-7 age category for the first time, complementing the previously established Under-9 category. This move was in line with AIFF’s broader vision for grassroots development, crucial in the lead-up to the …
Read More »NorthEast United FC & Guwahati Sports Association tie up for Guwahati Youth & Kids League!
In a historic collaboration that is set to transform the landscape of football in Assam and the Northeast, NorthEast United FC and Guwahati Sports Association have announce the launch of the Guwahati Youth & Kids League. The historic agreement was formally inked at the Guwahati Town Club auditorium on Monday, …
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