Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, others seek PM's intervention against AIFF highhandedness
Jul 08, 2019, at 09:34 pm
Kolkata, July 8 (UNI): Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are among the six top clubs of the country that today sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention against alleged victimisation by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) saying India's supreme football body was trying to ruin the sport as well as top tier tournament Indian League (IL).
Top 5 Teams In History Of Champions League
Jun 20, 2019, at 04:02 pm
Football is the world’s most popular sport currently. There are a total of 3.5 Billion soccer fans all around the world. Football is the sport that spins around the concept of dribbling and scoring. Each team has their goal post. The players have to kick the football inside the goalpost. The competitor team has to stop the players and try to score a goal on their goal post. The team with the highest number of goals wins in the end.
Hero Super Cup qualifiers to kick off on Mar 15
Mar 10, 2019, at 04:17 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS): The qualifiers for the second edition of the Hero Super Cup will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on March 15-16, 2019.
Sports 2018: High and lows on field
Dec 29, 2018, at 11:50 am
With the end of yet another year, IBNS-TWF looks back in wonder some of the high and lows for India which won 69 medals in the Asian Games in the highest ever haul for the country
AIFF, Government of Odisha sign MoU for football development
Nov 13, 2018, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday (November 12, 2018) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Odisha. The MoU was signed in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik at a packed Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhuwaneshwar.
FIFA and the Sierra Leone Government discuss the situation of the Sierra Leone FA
Oct 19, 2018, at 11:07 am
Zurich, Oct 19 (IBNS): FIFA officials on Wednesday met with government officials of Sierra Leone to discuss the situation of the country's football association, a media release said.
MS Dhoni plays football match with Nick Jonas after successful Asia Cup campaign
Oct 01, 2018, at 05:47 pm
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IBNS): After completing a successful Asia Cup outing, Indian batsman-wicket-keeper MS Dhoni is currently enjoying some free time.
Jul 11, 2018, at 11:46 am
Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Costa Rican defender Johnny Acosta Zamora, who played three group stage matches in ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, has signed for Kolkata based football club East Bengal, officials said on Wednesday.
Jul 05, 2018, at 01:10 pm
Moscow, July 5 (IBNS): The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 17 referees, 37 assistant referees and 10 Video Assistant Referees for the final phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, an official release stated.
Tiri, Memo & Wellington extend stay with Jamshedpur FC
Mar 22, 2018, at 06:12 pm
Jamshedpur, Mar 22 (IBNS): Jamshedpur FC announced on Thursday that Jose Luis Espinosa Arroya (Tiri), Emerson Gomes (Memo) and Wellington Priori have all extended their stay with the club.
Hero Indian women's league to kick off on Mar 25
Mar 07, 2018, at 03:21 am
New Delhi, Mar 6 (IBNS): Defending champions Eastern Sporting Union will take on Indira Gandhi Academy for Sports & Education on the opening day as the 2nd edition of the Hero Indian Women’s League – IWL kicks-off in Shillong on Mar 25.
Football clash between Maradona- Dada to be played on Oct 5
Sep 16, 2017, at 10:58 pm
Kolkata, Sept 16 (IBNS): The Dhulaiwala Match for Unity featuring Diego Maradona and Sourav Ganguly will now be held on Oct 5.
Indian football gets road map for future
Jun 08, 2017, at 01:59 am
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): Stakeholders in Indian football have agreed a clearly defined road map to create the right structure for Indian club football in the coming years which would culminate in a new and sustainable future for the game across the country.
FIFA selects Hawk-Eye as VAR technology provider
May 20, 2017, at 02:44 pm
Zurich, May 20 (IBNS): FIFA will continue the testing of video assistant technology during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 (May 20 – June 11), the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 (June 17 – July 2) and the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 (Dec 6 - 16), an official release stated.
FIFA lifts suspension of the Malian FA
May 04, 2017, at 02:45 pm
Zurich, May 4 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on Apr 28, 2017, to lift the suspension that had been imposed on the Malian Football Association (FEMAFOOT) on Mar 17, 2017, an official release stated.
FIFA welcomes outcome of NCP mediation process on workers’ welfare in Qatar
May 04, 2017, at 02:43 pm
Zurich, May 4 (IBNS): FIFA welcomed the Final Statement published on Tuesday by the Swiss National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (Swiss NCP) in the context of the specific instance that was submitted by the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), an official release stated.
Several member associations sanctioned for incidents during FIFA World Cup qualifiers
May 02, 2017, at 12:26 am
Zurich, May 1 (IBNS): FIFA recently confirmed that sanctions have been imposed by its Disciplinary Committee on several football associations for incidents involving, among others, unsporting and discriminatory conduct by fans during recent 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, an official release stated.
U-19 CAPF Assam Rifles football tournament to start tomorrow
May 01, 2017, at 01:31 am
Guwahati, Apr 30 (IBNS) : A curtain raiser for U-19 CAPF Assam Rifles football tournament was conducted with much fanfare under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (North) at Jotsoma Auditorium, Jotsoma in Nagaland on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo completes 100 European goals, thanks team mates
Apr 13, 2017, at 02:54 pm
Munich, Apr 13 (IBNS): Portuguese International and Real Madrid footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday added another feather to his cap by becoming the first player to score 100 goals in European competition.
FIFA publishes new annual reports, confirms target result of USD 100 million for cycle
Apr 08, 2017, at 04:07 pm
Zurich, Apr 8 (IBNS): FIFA on Friday published its Financial, Governance and Activity Reports for 2016, an official release stated.
U-17 WC: FIFA Commercial Affiliates pledge full support for India 2017
Mar 30, 2017, at 03:34 pm
Zurich, Mar 30 (IBNS): FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 conducted a workshop for the Commercial Affiliates of the tournament, an official release stated.
U-17 WC: FIFA Commercial Affiliates pledge full support for India 2017
Mar 30, 2017, at 03:19 pm
Zurich, Mar 30 (IBNS): FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 conducted a workshop for the Commercial Affiliates of the tournament, an official release stated.
FIFA: Independent advisory board of human rights experts to meet on March 13
Mar 12, 2017, at 01:55 am
Zurich, Mar 11 (IBNS): To further strengthen its work to ensure respect for human rights, FIFA has set up an independent advisory body composed of international experts from the United Nations, trade unions, civil society and business, an official release stated.
FIFA welcomes CAS award recognising compatibility of TPO ban with EU law
Mar 12, 2017, at 01:53 am
Zurich, Mar 11 (IBNS): FIFA welcomed the award given on Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case involving the Belgian club FC Seraing, who were sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee (as confirmed by the FIFA Appeal Committee) for breaches relating to the third-party ownership of players’ economic rights (TPO) and third-party influence (articles 18ter and 18bis of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players), an official release stated.
Volunteer programme launched for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
Mar 07, 2017, at 03:53 pm
Zurich, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 has launched its volunteer programme, providing an opportunity for thousands of Indian and international volunteers to be part of India’s first-ever global football tournament, which will take place across six cities between Oct 6 and 28, 2017, an official release said.
FIFA welcomes CAS decision involving Gordon Derrick
Mar 02, 2017, at 06:33 pm
Zurich, Mar 2 (IBNS): FIFA has welcomed the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to dismiss the appeal filed by Gordon Derrick, General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) and President of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), against a decision of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee on April 12, 2016, an official release said.
ISL Kicks off Premier Skills Referee Development Programme in Mumbai
Feb 28, 2017, at 12:01 am
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS): Premier Skills, a partnership between the British Council and the Premier League, launched its hugely successful Referee Development initiative in Mumbai, in partnership with the Indian Super League and All India Football Federation on Monday, an official release stated.
Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach
Feb 13, 2017, at 05:51 pm
Kabul, Feb 13 (IBNS): German Otto Pfister has assumed role as the new coach of the Afghanistan national football team, local Khaama Press reported.
FIFA extends ban of Korea Republic official
Feb 10, 2017, at 04:36 pm
Zurich, Feb 10 (IBNS): FIFA on Thursday confirmed the worldwide extension of two sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary Committee against the Korea Republic official Kim Sangwoo for breaches of the AFC Code of Ethics, an official release stated.
Football: India to play international friendly against Cambodia
Feb 09, 2017, at 04:37 pm
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS): The Indian National Team, as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2019 will be playing an International Friendly against Cambodia in Phnom Penh on March 22, 2017, an official release stated.