Tag Archives: India

Cadiz CF returns to scouting project in India!

Spanish LaLiga 2 side Cadiz CF has been scouting talent in India since the past year for a scholarship opportunity. Young aspiring footballers from India have been selected to visit Spain and to receive football training from top coaches. Over a period of four weeks, from January 18 to February …

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Apollo Tyres and Manchester United launch ‘United We Play’ programme!

Leading tyre maker, Apollo Tyres, the Global Tyre Partner to Manchester United, launched the United We Play programme to encourage young football talent from across the country. Talented kids will be trained by the Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS) coaches, with the best performers receiving once in a lifetime opportunity …

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Second edition of Barça Academy Cup Asia Pacific to be held in Delhi!

FC Barcelona’s academies distributed around the Asia Pacific zone are to meet for the second consecutive year for the Barça Academy Cup APAC, at which almost 500 boys and girls from 7 to 14 years of age will be gathering at Barça Academy Delhi NCR at the Heritage School, Gurgaon …

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Vinod Dhanraj: A Non-Resident Indian referee from Germany comes to India!

Vinod Dhanraj works and lives in Germany, but his real love is football and once he came to Germany, he realised that playing was no option, so he became a referee and has officiated as high as the Bayernliga (fifth German division). But his dream has always been to officiate …

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AIFF Masterclass: Total Football simplified by Johan Neeskens!

We have had great players and we have had legendary ones. And yet there are those who have, forever, left their footprints on the sands, changed the ‘Beautiful Game,’ and moulded it in a manner that improved the sport world over. Former Netherlands International and ex-Ajax Amsterdam and FC Barcelona …

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Colin Chambers: Anyone can become a scout as scouting is all about observation!

The All India Football Federation conducted a scouting course at the Football Headquarters, the Football House where Colin Chambers, Director IPSO (International Professional Scouting Organisation) educated the participants about “looking looks deeper into the character and attitude of the player.” In a freewheeling interview, Chambers spoke at length about the course, …

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Ahmedabad receives provisional clearance for 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

The Local Organising Committee of the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India confirmed Ahmedabad as a provisional venue for the Tournament. Addressing the media at TransStadia on Sunday, December 22, Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee, Roma Khanna said, “We are happy to give a provisional clearance …

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AIFF condoles Mohun Bagan president Gitanath Ganguly’s demise!

The All India Football Federation condoles the death of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club president Gitanath Ganguly. Mr. Ganguly is survived by his wife and son. He was 83 when he took his last breath. Mr. Ganguly, a lawyer by profession, took charge in office since the last Mohun Bagan general …

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First-ever Scouting Course organised by AIFF kicks-off in New Delhi!

The first-ever scouting course organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) commenced at Football House in New Delhi on Saturday, December 14. Colin Chambers, Director, International Professional Scouting Organization is the instructor for the four-day-long course, which is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday. Chambers is looking forward to “a …

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