New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended condolences on the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea FC player Dominic Frimpong in a reported attack following a Ghana Premier League fixture against former champions FC Samartex 1996. The 20-year-old footballer lost his life when the Berekum Chelsea FC team bus was attacked while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture.”I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea Football Club’s Dominic Frimp…
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Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade on Wednesday inaugurated the Indian Football League, organised by Rajasthan United Football Club, at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here.Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasised that sports play a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental well-being.He highlighted the importance of initiatives like Khelo India in promoting sports culture across the country.Extending his best wishes to the participating players, Bagade enco…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Indian senior women’s team reached Nairobi on Tuesday, ahead of the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya, scheduled for the April FIFA International Women’s Match Window. The Blue Tigresses will take on hosts Kenya in the semifinal on April 11 at 20:30 IST, while Australia and Malawi will play the other semifinal earlier on the same day at 16:30 IST.The semifinal winners and losers will clash in the final and the third-place play-off, respectively, on April 15. All matches will t…
Barcelona, April 2 (IANS) Spanish football giant Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, has slammed FIFA over what he described as a congested and poorly planned international calendar after the team’s prime player, Raphinha, suffered a hamstring injury while representing Brazil.The injury occurred during an international friendly against France, leaving FC Barcelona without one of their most in-form attackers at a crucial stage of the season.Laporta did not hold back in his criticism of the sched…
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) Bengaluru FC have announced the appointment of Savio Medeira as the club’s Head of Youth Development. Medeira will take charge of the club’s youth development programme as the Blues continue to strengthen their pathway from grassroots to the first team.Medeira arrives in Bengaluru with over two decades of experience in coaching, technical development, and coach education across Indian and international football. He has previously served in multiple roles with the In…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reacted to allegations of harassment and “heckling” levelled by a woman Executive Committee member, Valanka Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women’s Development Committee.Alemao wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women’s Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the matter and initiating action as per FIFA Statutes.”I am also exploring the possibility of taking u…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has broken his silence regarding allegations of harassment and “heckling” levelled by woman Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao, saying, “I want to know the meaning of ‘heckle’. Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women’s Development Committee, wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women’s Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the matter …
Kochi, March 28 (IANS) India’s national football team will see a historic addition on March 31, when Ryan Williams is expected to make his debut in the Blue Tigers jersey against Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.The 32-year-old midfielder, born in Perth, Australia, received FIFA clearance in November 2025 to represent India, a decision that marked the culmination of a long and complex eligibility process.“Since …
Hamburg, March 24 (IANS) The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers have filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against the football governing body, FIFA, over excessive ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup 2026, which is set to commence on June 11.FSE has said that FIFA used its monopoly position and set high prices that are above the reach of the common people.In December, FIFA introduced a small number of more affordable $60 tickets for all 104 matches following…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Iran national football team responded sharply to American President Donald Trump for advising their soccer team not to participate in the World Cup for “their own life and safety”, stating that “no country can prevent them from participating in the World Cup, which is organised by FIFA, not by any “single nation.” Trump on Thursday posted on Truth Social that “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to the World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that…