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  1. Classic FA head coach lauds new AIFF U-17 youth league format

    Classic FA head coach lauds new AIFF U-17 youth league format

    While their focus remains on performing well in this age-group competition, their broader aim is to provide their players with a pathway to Junio ​​national teams from which they can potentially go even further.Classic FA Under-17 head coach Chandan Chitrasen Singh believes that the new format...
  2. Football: Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea agree to part ways after 2023-24 debacle

    Football: Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea agree to part ways after 2023-24 debacle

    Pochettino said, "Thank you to the Chelsea ownership group and sporting directors for the opportunity to be part of the history of this football club. The club is in a good position to advance in the Premier League and Europe in the coming years."Pochettino agreed to his departure with Chelsea...
  3. Karnataka and Delhi to face each other for the inaugural Swami Vivekananda Under-20 Men's NFC title

    Karnataka and Delhi to face each other for the inaugural Swami Vivekananda Under-20 Men's NFC title

    Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh)[India], The Swami Vivekananda Under-20 Men's National Football Championship 2024 is nearing its conclusion, and an attractive new trophy bearing the statue of the great visionary awaits the winners of the championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram Ground...
  4. Captain Kerr left out of Australian women's football team for Paris Olympics

    Captain Kerr left out of Australian women's football team for Paris Olympics

    Football Australia said in a statement that the 30-year-old captain will continue her rehabilitation program in a domestic club environment and will not be available for selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.The statement was released on the day Australia head coach Ton Gustavsson...
  5. Fresh and fit, Indian women's football team ready for Uzbekistan challenge

    Fresh and fit, Indian women's football team ready for Uzbekistan challenge

    New Delhi [India], Indian women's football team prospects are currently camping in Hyderabad and preparing for their two international friendly matches against Uzbekistan. India is set to play two international friendlies against Uzbekistan on May 3 and June 4 respectively. The Blue Tigresses...
  6. Premier League: Manchester City created history, became the first men's team to win four consecutive titles

    Premier League: Manchester City created history, became the first men's team to win four consecutive titles

    With Sunday's win over the Hammers, City finished with 91 points from 38 matches with 28 wins and seven draws, two points ahead of Arsenal, who beat Everton 2-1 at home. Liverpool moved up to third in the table with a 2–0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.At the start of the day...
  7. Former England captain Terry Butcher: "I would pay 7 million to buy Maradona to destroy his Golden Ball!"

    Former England captain Terry Butcher: "I would pay 7 million to buy Maradona to destroy his Golden Ball!"

    PN New Delhi [India], May 18: Diego Armando Maradona, for many - the greatest footballer of all time - was remembered at the stadium where he scored the first international goal for Argentina in 1979 - Hampden Park Glasgow. His achievements were remembered by two contrasting personalities in his...
  8. AIFF Club Licensing Premier 1 results announced

    AIFF Club Licensing Premier 1 results announced

    New Delhi [India], The Club Licensing Committee of the All India Football Federation met via video conferencing on May 15 and evaluated the Premier 1 clubs for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Girija Shankar Mungali. A release: After going through the exhaustive...
  9. 'He was born to be a legend,' Igor Stimac says of Sunil Chhetri as the star prepares to leave

    'He was born to be a legend,' Igor Stimac says of Sunil Chhetri as the star prepares to leave

    The Indian football team captain, who currently stands as the third highest active goalscorer in the world behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, on Thursday announced that he will call time on his illustrious 19-year-old international career after the upcoming World Cup qualifier game. Will...
  10. AIFF President congratulates Brazil for winning FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 bid

    AIFF President congratulates Brazil for winning FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 bid

    Bangkok [Thailand], All India Football Federation President Kalyan Choubey on Friday met Brazilian Football Association (CBF) President Edmundo Rodrigues and Bangkok to discuss the South American country's decision to allocate the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. But hearty congratulations. The...
  11. AIFF President congratulates Brazil for winning FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 bid

    AIFF President congratulates Brazil for winning FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 bid

    The AIFF President is currently in Thailand to attend the 74th FIFA Congress. On the sidelines of the Congress, Choubey held meetings with senior FIFA officials, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino.Brazil will host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, the 10th edition of the championship...
  12. Sunil Chhetri hopes everyone is happy after his India swansong on June 6

    Sunil Chhetri hopes everyone is happy after his India swansong on June 6

    Bhubaneswar (Orissa) [India], Sunil Chhetri's phone has not stopped ringing for the last 48 hours and this is not surprising. As a living legend of Indian football has announced his retirement after 19 years of service to the country, everyone wants to talk to him and know his thoughts, to talk...
  13. Come in large numbers and enjoy the game: Sunil Chhetri's 'final' message to home fans for the farewell match

    Come in large numbers and enjoy the game: Sunil Chhetri's 'final' message to home fans for the farewell match

    Chhetri announced his retirement from international football in a video posted on his social media account on Thursday.When Chhetri was asked about his expectations from Kolkata's passionate home crowd, he said not to panic and enjoy the game hoping for a 'happy' ending."Just come and...
  14. Brazil announced as host for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027

    Brazil announced as host for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027

    Brazil's bid prevailed against submissions from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, and became the first country to award the hosting rights with an open vote at the FIFA Congress.Brazil received 119 votes while the joint bid of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium received 78 votes.The...
  15. "Great opportunity to say thanks to Chhetri": Igor Stimac urges his players to make June 6 'memorable'

    "Great opportunity to say thanks to Chhetri": Igor Stimac urges his players to make June 6 'memorable'

    New Delhi [India], India football head coach Igor Stimac urged the team to make June 6 a "memorable day" for captain Sunil Chhetri, who had announced his decision to retire from international football. On Thursday, Chhetri took to Twitter to announce his retirement from international football...
  16. "He messaged me and told me that he is going to retire": Virat Kohli on 'dear friend' Sunil Chhetri's retirement

    "He messaged me and told me that he is going to retire": Virat Kohli on 'dear friend' Sunil Chhetri's retirement

    Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], India batting great Virat Kohli revealed that top Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri had sent him a message before announcing his decision to retire from international football. A player who redefined the standards of Indian football, Chhetri emerged as an inspiration...
  17. "Europe is a step in the right direction": Palmer delighted as Chelsea move closer to European football

    "Europe is a step in the right direction": Palmer delighted as Chelsea move closer to European football

    Brighton & Hove [UK], Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer was delighted as the club further strengthened their position for a potential place in European football after their 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Palmer got on the scoresheet after Mark Cucurella's cross, breaking the deadlock in the...
  18. "Started by nature, gradually I grew every day...": Sunil Chhetri on his decision to retire from international football

    "Started by nature, gradually I grew every day...": Sunil Chhetri on his decision to retire from international football

    New Delhi [India], Football great and India captain Sunil Chhetri on Thursday opened up on his decision to retire from international football and said that he has taken the right decision. Chhetri took to Twitter to announce his retirement from international football. H will make his last dance...
  19. FIFA paid tribute to Chhetri, sports world saluted

    FIFA paid tribute to Chhetri, sports world saluted

    New Delhi: Tributes have been paid from various quarters following the decision of charismatic Indian captain Suni Chhetri to retire from international football under the leadership of football's world governing body FIFA.Chhetri, the long-serving national team captain, announced his decision...
  20. "Your dedication and passion are an inspiration to millions": Jay Shah lauds Sunil Chhetri's contribution

    "Your dedication and passion are an inspiration to millions": Jay Shah lauds Sunil Chhetri's contribution

    New Delhi [India], Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah praised India football captain Sunil Chhetri and said that he is one of the best footballers India has ever produced. On Thursday, Chhetri announced his retirement from X. International football. He will make his...
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