Tag Archives: India

Path-breaking journeys of Women Referee’s Uvena Fernandes & Maria Rebello!

The last decade has seen a number of landmarks achieved by women in Indian Football. One of the most prominent records on the list belongs to referee Uvena Fernandes, who officiated at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2016 in Jordan and is the only Indian to officiate at a …

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Chelsea FC Women announce new signings with Plan International!

Chelsea FC Women have announced two new important signings ahead of International Women’s Day, with the club sponsoring girls in India and Indonesia as part of their Football for Change campaign with global charity partner, Plan International. By sponsoring girls like Nisha and Bela, Chelsea FC #ChooseToChallenge gender inequality and …

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LaLiga looking to leave footprints of competition & clubs in Indian football ecosystem!

In a consistent and collaborative step to grow sporting and economic ties of Spain and India, the Spanish football league, LaLiga, collaborated with the Indo Spanish Chamber of Commerce (ISCC) to discuss ‘Indian & Spanish Football Relations and Business Opportunities’ through a webinar. In a highly interactive discussion, dignitaries associated …

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Soccerex Connected: Developing Footballers In The Developing World (USA, Africa & India)!

It is a common route for players from the developing world to have to leave their homelands and families at a young age to travel to Europe to have a chance to join a top club. But why? Soccerex Connected will look at the best way to develop talent in …

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Dates for 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India announced!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India have today confirmed that the upcoming edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s tournament will take place from January 20 to February 6. The 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India …

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hummel & udaan announce pan-India strategic distribution partnership!

hummel, a leading Danish Sportstyle brand founded in 1923 and udaan, India’s largest business-to-business (b2b) eCommerce platform, have announced a pan-India distribution partnership. As part of this partnership, hummel will leverage udaan’s vast distribution network to offer its range of products across the length and breadth of the country. hummel, …

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India Women’s team icons on National Girl Child Day: Hope to inspire next generation of girls!

As Indian football continues to move forward together, a key aspect of the game’s growth in the country has been the continuous development of women’s football – right from the grassroots level through the Golden Baby Leagues to the senior national women’s team. With the nation observing the National Girl …

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AFC publishes Bid Books for 2027 AFC Asian Cup!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today published the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Bid Books of the four Member Associations that remain in contention to host the AFC’s flagship competition – the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), the Qatar Football …

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NewsClick VIDEO: Is the Real Game in Indian Sport Being Played in Courtrooms & Not Stadiums?

From cricket to football, with everything in between, sports bodies in India are engaged in a wave of furious litigation; One that has hurt the country’s standing globally and caught thousands of athletes in its throes. Some of the concerns include failure to adhere to the National Sports Code and …

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Ashalata Devi aims to inspire next generation of Indian Footballers!

It was a special moment in Indian Football as All India Football Federation launched its bid for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. AIFF president Praful Patel and Indian Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju launched the bid book along with the bid logo. Special guests along with them …

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