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Thomas Dennerby to take charge as head coach of Indian women's football te
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): In India's bid to prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 -- as per the decision of the AIFF Technical Committee -- Thomas Dennerby will be taking charge as head coach of the Indian senior women's national team with immediate effect.
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Japan to grant asylum to Myanmar football player
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 13 (ANI): Japan will be granting asylum status to Myanmar football player Pyae Lyan Aung, who refused to go back to Myanmar following the World Cup qualifier in Japan next week.
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Romelu Lukaku signs 5-year contract with Chelsea
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], August 12 (ANI): One of the most prolific strikers in European football, Romelu Lukaku on Thursday returned to Premier League club Chelsea, having been on with the club between 2011 and 2014.
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Head coach Marcelo Biesla signs new contract with Leeds United
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Leeds [UK], August 12 (ANI): Premier League club Leeds United on Thursday confirmed that head coach Marcelo Bielsa has signed a new contract to remain in charge at Elland Road.
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Euro 2020 winners Italy move to fifth spot in FIFA rankings
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], August 12 (ANI): It has been a busy few weeks for the world of football. With UEFA EURO 2020, the 2020 Copa America, the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and continental tournaments, as well as friendly matches all on the slate, no fe
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AIFF set to conduct nation-wide webinar to mark National Sports Day
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is organising a webinar on Saturday on the occasion of National Sports Day, which is celebrated every year on August 29 in India, marking the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
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Kolkata to host 130th edition of Durand Cup from September 5 to October 3
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): The Durand Cup, the world's third oldest and Asia's oldest football tournament, is poised to make a comeback after a year's hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Kolkata will host the four-week-long tournament, scheduled between September 5 and October 3, w
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Month-long inter-district football inaugurated in Kashmir Valley
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India] August 11, (ANI): In a bid to carry forward the enthusiasm associated with the recently concluded Olympic Games, Jammu and Kashmir Youth Development Forum (JKYDF) - a major youth organization of the region in association with Jammu and Kashmir Football A
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Exit from Barcelona has been a difficult change but the moment I arrived h
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Paris [France], August 10 (ANI): Lionel Messi on Wednesday said his exit from Barcelona has been difficult, but he is pleased to join French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
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Lionel Messi signs for Paris Saint-Germain
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Paris [France], August 11 (ANI): Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain has announced the signing of popular footballer Lionel Messi on a two-year contract with an option of a third year.
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'Back together', says Neymar as PSG confirms Messi signing
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Paris [France], August 10 (ANI): Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday confirmed the arrival of Argentine striker Lionel Messi at the club.
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League-wide bans among new measures announced by EPL to tackle discriminat
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], August 10 (ANI): The English Premier League on Tuesday announced new enhanced anti-discrimination measures to be implemented in the upcoming 2021/22 season as the League and its clubs continue to work together to make it clear that any form of discriminatory behaviour is unaccep
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