Football

MUMBAI: Continuing to build the Indian sports landscape, LaLiga successfully concluded its first-ever ‘Extra Time’ webinar series in India. 

Seeking to engage in conversations related to sports technology and culture, the first of the dual-part webinar series, explored the evolving landscape of sports technology, and its impact in transforming fan engagement in India. Directing the conversation, leaders with experience leading properties such as LaLiga, NBA, MLB, Dream Sports, and the IOC graced the occasion as panel members.

May 17, 2019 17:05
DOHA: Qatar inaugurated the first of seven new World Cup 2022 stadiums on Thursday, just weeks before a crucial FIFA summit will decide whether to expand the tournament and potentially push it beyond the tiny Gulf state’s borders to accommodate a larger format.
May 17, 2019 17:05
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation's disciplinary committee Thursday imposed a fine of Rs 1 million each to five I-League clubs, including former champions Aizawl FC and Minerva Punjab FC, while East Bengal were told to pay Rs 500,000 for pulling out of Super Cup in March-April. Churchill Brothers, Gokulam Kerala FC and Neroca FC were the other three clubs fined Rs 1 million each.
May 17, 2019 17:05
KUALA LUMPUR: China will be the host nation of the the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup in 2023 after the only other bidders South Korea withdrew from the process. The tournament will involve 24 national teams after its expansion of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, including that of the host nation, assuming the current format of the finals is maintained. Qatar are the defending champions.
May 17, 2019 16:05
LONDON: LaLiga giants Real Madrid have retaken the crown as the world’s most valuable football brand, according to the latest report by independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance - Football 50 2019.
May 17, 2019 15:05
MANCHESTER: Premier League champions Manchester City FC on Thursday issued a statement expressing disappointment over the Ab Dhabi-owned football club's Financial Fair Play (FFP) sanctions case being transferred to UEFA's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) adjudicatory chamber.
May 16, 2019 14:05
MUMBAI: Leading Indian video games distributor e-xpress Interactive Software Pvt Ltd has announced a distribution agreement with Electronic Arts. This partnership will bring games from popular franchises such as EA SPORTS FIFA, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Star Wars Battlefront and more officially to Indian retail stores, both online and offline.
May 15, 2019 16:05
NEW DELHI: The executive committee of the All India Football Federation has appointed Igor Stimac as the Head Coach of the Men’s Senior National Team on a two-year contract. Stimac comes with an experience of over 18 years in coaching, structuring, and developing Football and players in Croatia, and internationally.
May 15, 2019 15:05
MUMBAI: KwanAbler, the joint venture formed in April 2018 between Kwan Entertainment and sports marketing pioneer Ravi Krishnan with the stated aim of commercializing the opportunities available to global sports, media and entertainment businesses within the Indian ecosystem, has scored its biggest deal since inception.
May 14, 2019 18:05
MUMBAI: The LaLiga Football Schools Scholarship is being granted to four Indian students this year, two from Mumbai and two from Bangalore.
May 13, 2019 17:05
TURIN: Juventus Football Club Sunday broke away from over a century of tradition displaying a new new home kit that no longer features the club's iconic black and white stripes. The new colours, created by adidas for the coming 2019/20 season, was not only panned by fans, but also failed to inspire the Italian champion side in Sunday's game against Roma, instead suffering a 2-0 loss.