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North Korea beat Tajikistan to lift Intercontinental Cup!

North Korea were crowned the Intercontinental Cup 2019 winners as they completed a 1-0 victory over Tajikistan in the final on Friday, July 19 at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad. It was a second-half strike from substitute Pak Hyon Il that made the difference on the night and sealed the win …

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Coaches laud Intercontinental Cup as perfect preparation for FIFA World Cup qualifiers!

A day prior to the final of the 2nd Intercontinental Cup in Ahmedabad, the two coaches from Tajikistan, and North Korea praised the timing and significance of the tournament in their quest to prepare for the forthcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “The Intercontinental Cup has been a very significant …

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Kiren Rijiju: Ministry of Sports will provide extra financial help wherever possible!

Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs & Sports, and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, affirmed the Ministry of Sports “will provide extra financial help wherever it’s possible” to help Indian Football propel to the next level. “We have seen certain improvements in our men’s as well …

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FIFA MA Referee & Assistant Referee course held in Kochi!

The All India Football Federation alongwith the Kerala Football Association organized a FIFA MA course for Referees and Assistant Referees that was held at Kochi from July 5 to 9, 2019. 67 Referees and Assistant Referees attended the course and were educated and updated on the Laws Of The Game. …

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TMC MP Prasun Banerjee plays football, appeals PM Modi to promote the game!

Trinamool Congress MP Prasun Banerjee, a former India international football captain, on Thursday on the Indian parliament premises showed off his football skills in an appeal to the Government of India and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote the game. “I will appeal to the Prime Minister and the …

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I-League clubs write to India PM Modi, request enquiry against AIFF & ask for support!

In the next episode of the I-League clubs vs AIFF/FSDL, the I-League clubs have send a letter to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi urging him to intervene in their fight against the national federation AIFF. The letter titled ‘Need your kind intervention to save Indian football from victimisation …

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Grassroots courses conducted in Thane, Delhi-NCR & Shillong!

The All India Football Federation, along with the help of the respective state associations and local clubs, arranged four-day Grassroots Courses in Thane, Delhi-NCR and Shillong. Across the four regions, a combined total of 66 coaches participated in the courses at their respective venues. THANE, MAHARASHTRA WIFA Ad Hoc Committee …

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Government of India to enhance financial support to AIFF!

Indian minister in-charge of sports Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to the lower house of Indian parliament, Lok Sabha, said that the financial support of the All India Football Federation would be enhanced. ‘Sports’ being State subject, the responsibility of promotion and development of sports rests with State Governments …

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