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Japan to grant asylum to Myanmar football player
Updated : 4 years, 9 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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Lionel Messi signs for Paris Saint-Germain
Updated : 4 years, 9 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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AIFF condoles passing away of former India footballer Krishnaji Rao
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled the demise of former India national team midfielder and coach Krishnaji Rao, who passed away on Sunday in Bengaluru.
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Former India internationals hail AIFF's medical support policy
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Former Indian footballers hailed All India Football Federation's initiative to come up with a support system for football players and technical staff who have served Indian national teams, and may require support related to hospitalisation costs, or grants
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AIFF starts medical support policy for players, technical staff, referees
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has come up with a policy a create a support system for football players and technical staff who have served Indian National Teams and may require support related to hospitalisation costs, or grants to their families
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Sandesh Jhingan named AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Blue Tigers defender Sandesh Jhingan is the AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year 2020-21, with midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam being named the winner of the AIFF Men's Emerging Footballer of the Year 2020-21 Award.
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Want to inspire more young girls, says Emerging Footballer of the Year Man
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): At just 19 years of age, Manisha Kalyan has established herself as one of the key members of the Indian senior women's national team. With her being named the AIFF Women's Emerging Footballer of the Year 2020-21, the youngster stated that the award inspires
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Bala Devi, Manisha Kalyan named winners of annual AIFF awards
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): India women's forward Bala Devi has been named as the AIFF Women's Footballer of the Year 2020-21, with young gun Manisha winning the AIFF Women's Emerging Footballer of the Year 2020-21 Award.
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Hosting AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 will inspire many, says coach Maymol Ro
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Maymol Rocky, the Indian women's football team head coach, believes hosting the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup in 2022 will help a lot of female footballers and coaches in the country.
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Germany star Toni Kroos announces retirement from international football
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], July 2 (ANI): German footballer Toni Kroos on Friday announced his retirement from international football following his team's defeat against England in the ongoing Euro 2020.
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Gouramangi is an ideal role model for the players, says Bengaluru United g
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru [Karnataka], June 24 (ANI): Bengaluru United goalkeeper Srijith Ramesh draws inspiration from former India footballer Gouramangi Singh and believes the retired centre-back's presence is hugely beneficial for the squad.
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New study shows kit clashes in football matches affect performance
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): The findings of a new study show that response times of footballers is slowed down when part of the kit worn by both teams is of the same colour.
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