Arunava about Football A look at football & the world through my eyes!
The third story of the four-part City2City series on the grassroots game across the world, by Manchester City in association with Vice and Etihad Airways. Watch Man City Women’s Jill Scott visits Mumbai where she meets the volunteers helping young girls to play football. Keep your eyes peeled for future …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: India’s Sports Minister Vijay Goel sets May 30 deadline for FIFA U-17 World Cup venues!
The Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Tuesday has assured the football fans of the country about hosting a successful 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The marquee event will be staged from October 6 to 28. The matches will be played over six different cities spread all across the country …
Read More »India’s Sports Minister Vijay Goel promises to look into Aizawl FC issues with AIFF on ISL – I-League merger!
The Indian Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Friday said he will speak to the All India Football Federation on the issue of I-League champions Aizawl FC threatening a fast unto death if they are left out of a proposed unified new top tier league in India. “As far as the …
Read More »VIDEO – Mission XI Million in Meghalaya: Mawlynnong Village!
Mission XI Million visited Mawlynnong Village, Asia’s cleanest Village, which is situated 80 kms away from Meghalaya’s state capital Shillong. Mawlynnong was declared the cleanest village in Asia by travel magazine Discover India in 2008. It’s also home to one of the many Living Root Bridge, Mawlynnong that Meghalaya is …
Read More »Spain & FC Barcelona legend Carlos Puyol to launch Ticketing for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!
World football governing body FIFA has announced the presence of former Spain international and FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol for different promotional activities for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, to be played from October 6 to 28, 2017. The main activity in which the illustrious defender will …
Read More »FIFA World Rankings: India gain a spot to be a record 100th, Brazil remain top!
Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the May rankings, India gained a spot be in 100th position along with Nicaragua, Lithuania, and Estonia behind Zambia and St.Kitts & Nevis, but ahead of Kazakhstan. It …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: Anas Edathodika – I joined Mohun Bagan to win a trophy!
Anas Edathodika, the 29 years old central defender from Malappuram has been a consistent performer for Mohun Bagan this season. The powerful defender has also made his dream come true to play for the Indian national team. The AIFF Best Defender Award of the I-League is also completely deserving for …
Read More »Brazil & Bayern Munich legend Lucio: 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – A great opportunity for India!
Legendary Brazilian defender Lucio has spent two seasons in India playing for Indian Super League outfit FC Goa. Familiar with the state of football in India, the 38-year-old spoke on how the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India is a “great opportunity for a country like India to make …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: Mohun Bagan shows gratitude towards FIFA, mocks AIFF & IMG-Reliance!
India’s oldest club Mohun Bagan is all set to have yet another glorious feat as FIFA has decided to show a unique gesture to salute their path breaking IFA Shield triumph in 1911 against East Yorkshire Regiment, by starting their ticket sales for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup on …
Read More »Former India international & assistant coach Shanto Mitra no more!
Former India international and national team assistant coach Shanto Mitra passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 75 in Kolkata. Shanto Mitra passed away at a city hospital at 7:20am after having been battling cancer for long. Shanto Mitra played for East Bengal Club from 1965-72 and captained …
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