A new statue of footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy in the Indian state of Goa, with residents objecting to a Portuguese footballer being honoured instead of a player from India. The statue, which was inaugurated on Tuesday, with the aim of inspiring youngsters to emulate the maestro, triggered …
Read More »WION News: Mumbai City FC’s Adam le Fondre on ISL, impact of CFG on Indian football & more!
In an exclusive interview with WION, Mumbai City FC striker and former Premier League player, Adam le Fondre, talked about a range of things: from experience in the Indian Super League (ISL), mental wellbeing inside bio-secure bubble, comparison of ISL with other football leagues, the impact of City Football Group …
Read More »WION News VIDEO: Kashmiri teenager’s football tricks go viral!
A teenager from India’s Kashmir in Husaib has become an overnight social media star after his videos of football tricks went viral.
Read More »WION VIDEO: Football makes a comeback in Kashmir!
As WION reports, the first football game of this year post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir was held today as Real Kashmir FC hosted I-League champions Chennai City FC in Srinagar.
Read More »VIDEO – WION: India keeper Gurpreet Singh reflects on India’s Historic win!
Team India’s hopes of earning a historic berth in the knockout rounds of the AFC Asian Cup have been given a major boost after their comprehensive 4-1 victory over Thailand in their opening match in Group A. The Blue Tigers, who are currently top of the group, will face a …
Read More »VIDEO – WION: Sunil Chhetri picks his 2018 FIFA World Cup winner!
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia kicks off from June 14 with defending champions Germany hoping to become the first team to defend their title since Brazil in 1962. Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri reveals which nation is most likely to lift the title at Moscow in two months …
Read More »VIDEO – WION: Argentina football legend Diego Maradona arrives at Kolkata!
Argentinian football legend Diego Armando Maradona arrived in Kolkata on Sunday night on a three day visit. The 1986 FIFA World Cup winning captain landed in Kolkata from Dubai. He was seen in a blue t-shirt with a cap.
Read More »VIDEO – WION: Indian football star Baichung Bhutia offers to help Kashmiri youth Majid Khan!
WION spoke with Indian football star Baichung Bhutia about his open offers to help Kashmiri youth Majid Khan, a Terror recruit who has had given up his gun and train at the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools in New Delhi.
Read More »VIDEO – WION News: My views on Borussia Dortmund bus hit by explosions!
WION News on Wednesday, April 12 morning spoke with myself, Arunava Chaudhuri, about the attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus in which player Marc Bartra was injured following three explosions near the vehicle while it was on its way to Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League game at home to AS …
Read More »VIDEO – WION: Quinton Fortune on future of Indian football!
Former Manchester United and South Africa midfielder Quinton Fortune speaks to WION Sports on the path Indian Football must take to produce world class coaches and players during his recent visit to India.
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