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After SC gets tough, AIFF prez moves to withdraw poll petition

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May 07, 2024 19:05

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The Supreme Court's reading the riot act to BJP leader and All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalya Choubey in its previous sitting has had the desired impact.

Choubey on Monday informed the apex court that he has filed an application in the Calcutta High Court to withdraw his petition challenging the 2022 elections for the Maniktala assembly constituency in West Bengal.

It bears noting the the Calcutta High Court was equally culpable in delaying any final orders and granting deferral after deferral to Choubey's repeated requests for adjournments.

Jun 29, 2018 15:06

FIFA WC 1st 26 games: 117m+ viewers on TV, digital; 46% women

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), the official broadcaster of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia continues to attract varied kinds of audiences from across the country for what it calls ‘the greatest show on earth’.

Jun 28, 2018 17:06

Anantapur Sport Academy: Real Betis women's captain conducts camp

HYDERABAD: Taking forward a collaboration agreement the LaLiga Foundation signed in February with the Fundación Vicente Ferrer (FVF), aimed at promoting football among young people from the most disadvantaged communities in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district, Real Betis women's team captain Irene Guerrero conducted a three-day clinic for young female players and coaches.

Jun 28, 2018 16:06

Microsoft to deliver ‘Smart Stadium’ program for Real Sociedad

NEW YORK: Microsoft's Global Sports Innovation Centre (GSIC) will be launching a technology-based ‘Smart Stadium’ program alongside LaLiga club, Real Sociedad. The partnership is expected to help the club improve the facilities of the Anoeta Stadium, its home ground through this program, which will enhance innovation with remarkable solutions to transform their fans’ experience.

Jun 27, 2018 17:06

adidas unveils new match ball for World Cup knockouts

MOSCOW: World football's governing body FIFA on Tuesday announced that a new ball will be used for the knockout phase of the ongoing World Cup in Russia. The adidas Telstar Mechta will replace the Telstar 18 used during the group stage of football's biggest tournament, FIFA said on Tuesday.

Jun 27, 2018 17:06

LaLiga completes partial sale of media rights

MADRID: LaLiga has successfully completed the partial sale of the audiovisual content exploitation rights for the first and second divisions of the National League Championship in Spain and Andorra for the 2019/20 to 2021/22 seasons.

Jun 27, 2018 16:06

Barca tops sponsorship revenue charts: Forbes

LONDON: FC Barcelona leads the way among clubs when it comes to annual sponsorship revenues, with Premier League giants Manchester United and LaLiga rivals Real Madrid making up the Top 3 in world football, Forbes has revealed. Up $15 million over the previous year to $247 million, Barça is the only club in the top three that have registered an increase in sponsorship revenues, Forbes reports.

Jun 27, 2018 15:06

Eros Now launches football app

MUMBAI: Video OTT platform Eros Now, in association with Dab Gaming Ltd, has launched Eros Now Betz, an app "created for millions of football lovers globally".

Jun 26, 2018 18:06

Argentina, Germany, Brazil top FIFA WC merchandise in India

MUMBAI: The FIFA World Cup has taken the country by storm and Indian e-commerce platforms are seeing a growth in sales of team jerseys, footballs and various branded, exclusive gear. Argentina, Germany and Brazil’s merchandise are the most in demand, Press Trust of India reports.

Jun 26, 2018 18:06

Dortmund bullish over venturing into Indian market

MUMBAI: Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund have set their sights on India, seeing tremendous potential in the country besides South-East Asian markets such as China, Mongolia and Japan, Press Trust of India reports.

Jun 26, 2018 17:06

Kochi to host Girona, Melbourne, Blasters in intl pre-season tourney

KOCHI: India's first official international football pre-season tournament, Toyota Yaris LaLiga World, will be held here with Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC, A-League's Melbourne City FC and Girona FC from LaLiga locking horns in a three-way tournament. The three sides will play across five days at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, starting on the 24th of July.

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