Tag Archives: India

India pull out of hosting 2027 AFC Asian Cup race!

The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation has decided to withdraw its bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. As per the strategic Roadmap of the Federation, which will be announced later this month, the AIFF management thinks the hosting of big events doesn’t fit into the …

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Wolverhampton Wanderers head to India!

Russell Jones took Wolverhampton Wanderers to India last month to celebrate 30 years of the Premier League and deliver a series of club-driven projects across Mumbai. Wolves’ general manager for marketing and commercial growth Jones was joined by club mascot Wolfie in Mumbai, taking part in a series of events …

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AC Milan opens three new International Academies open in India!

The opening ceremony of three new centres of AC Milan International Academy in the federal state of Kerala, launched in collaboration with Calicut Sport City LLT, was recently held in India. At the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kochi, a city located in the Ernakulam district that will host one of …

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Borussia Dortmund supports organic cotton farming in India!

“From the field to the fanshop” initiative by BMZ and textile company BRANDS Fashion: Borussia Dortmund, in association with eight football clubs from the top two flights of the Bundesliga, is committed to fair organic cotton during the production of its fan merchandise. This year, for the first time, nine …

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India all set to be a part of the FIFAe Nations Series 2023 for the third time in a row!

The All India Football Federation has signed the Participation Agreement with FIFA for the FIFAe Nations 2023 and India will be a part of the flagship competitive gaming series of FIFA for its Member Associations for the third consecutive year. India currently ranked 18 globally in the FIFAe Nations Ranking …

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The Supreme Court to hear plea related to AIFF on December 6!

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 23 said that it will hear on December 6 a plea related to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and objections related to the draft constitution for the sports body. A bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices Hima Kohli and J.B. Pardiwala …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Vinay Menon – The man representing India at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!

India is very much being represented at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Perhaps not on the rectangular plot of land that we all call home, but in certain activities surrounding it. Meet Vinay Menon, the Wellness Coach of the Belgian National Team, who will be looking into various …

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Vinay Menon: Meet the man representing India at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!

India is very much being represented at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Perhaps not on the rectangular plot of land that we all call home, but in certain activities surrounding it. Meet Vinay Menon, the Wellness Coach of the Belgian National Team, who will be looking into various …

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Development and diversity at FIFA Coach Educators course in India!

After stops in Brazil, Australia, Senegal and Canada, the coach educators` development pathway programme has made a stop in India. Organised by FIFA’s Coaching Development Department and led by its Senior Manager Mohamed Basir and FIFA Technical Expert Mohamad Bassem, the onsite course further enabled 19 coach educators selected by …

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