LaLiga fetes Northeast ‘Foota’ fans

LaLiga fetes Northeast ‘Foota’ fans

The data from LaLiga’s [The popular Spanish Soccer League] digital presence has revealed that the number of users in India engaging with LaLiga content across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube has grown 3X within the last one year. An event at Guwahati. celebrating five years of LaLiga in India with Jose Antonio Cachaza, Managing Director, […]

Sports Minister promises more bounce for Beautiful Game

Sports Minister promises more bounce for Beautiful Game

The football loving people of the Northeastern states have spotted a gleam of hope , with some indication that the Central government may actually set aside some more funds for the Beautiful Game. Newspapers in Assam have reported that  Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has committed to provide “extra financial help” to boost growth of Indian […]

These girls are just yawning, a new fight is dawning!

These girls are just yawning, a new fight is dawning!

“My father’s dream of becoming a footballer has now become my dream and I will definitely fulfill it”, says Preeti , the daughter of a daily wage labourer.  In higher secondary school now, she says she had to settle for the arts stream rather than science because of financial constraints. “I am old enough to […]

दुनिया के सबसे प्रसिद्ध खेल को कितना जानते हैं हम?

दुनिया के सबसे प्रसिद्ध खेल को कितना जानते हैं हम?

फूटबाल दुनिया का सबसे प्रसिद्ध खेल है। वर्ल्ड ऐटलस नामक वैबसाइट के अनुसार पूरी दुनिया मे इस खेल के फैंस की संख्या लगभग 4 अरब है। फूटबाल विश्व कप एक ऐसी प्रतियोगिता है जिसमे सभी देश भाग लेना चाहते हैं। भारत लगभग 125 करोड़ से भी अधिक आबादी वाला देश है। पर यहाँ फूटबाल का […]

Football For Women ? What’s it?

Football For Women ? What’s it?

Today we moved out to check how many people out there shouting for equality exactly know about Football Women FIFA World Cup.  Football Women FIFA World Cup has started in 1991 in China, currently with 24 countries participating in it. So far USA is on lead with 3 titles and Germany winning the title for […]

India remains at 101st place – FIFA Latest Ranking

India remains at 101st place – FIFA Latest Ranking

In the latest FIFA World Ranking Indian football team remained static at 101st place. India had finished third in the King’s Cup in Thailand, which was a FIFA-sanctioned tournament. At present Indian football team is at 18th spot among Asian countries, followed by Iran (20th). The FIFA Ranking ranks men’s national teams in association football.   […]

Of Matches, Women referees and more…

Of Matches, Women referees and more…

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is on, and it’s a party in France. First, let’s tell you about the matches you can watch today Sunday 9 July on the telly. Indian standard time: At 7:00 pm it’s an exciting Brazil vs Jamaica, and at 9:30 it’s England vs Scotland. Some of us like to watch […]

FIFA ENDORSES GENDER EQUALITY ON AND OFF PITCH

FIFA ENDORSES GENDER EQUALITY ON AND OFF PITCH

Women’s football should be made more accessible to girls and women worldwide, and that’s what a new move between the UN and FIFA is all about. Gender equality on and of the pitch, this is the new thrust. FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) and the UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and […]

Soccer Smiles fron Sunil

Soccer Smiles fron Sunil

MUMBAI: It’s football! An elated Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri termed his team’s maiden Indian Super League victory against FC Goa as a “sweet one” especially after his side had faltered in the summit clash last season against Chennaiyin FC. Courtesy Rahul Bheke’s championship-winning header in the second extra time, Bengaluru defeated FC Goa 1-0 […]