Can the New Stars of La Masia Carry the Legacy Forward?
FC Barcelona strongly relies on the products of their youth system and have never been timid about giving La Masia cadets a chance in their senior team. In some occasions, the prominence of La Masia players in senior team becomes surprisingly high for...
How far are I-League clubs from fulfilling AFC criteria ? – An Analysis
AFC and AIFF have introduced Club Licensing Criterias for Indian Football clubs to make them more professional. After introducing the criteria AFC have sent an expert panel to judge the current scenario and the execution of the AFC guidelines...
Nepal’s Football association boss Ganesh Thapa’s fate still hangs in balance
Lately there has been a flurry of action on and off the field despite the ominous air of uncertainties surrounding Nepal football. Apparently, suspended President of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), Ganesh Thapa, continues to overshadow national sporting headlines.
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Traveling Fans from Mohun Bagan humiliated in Goa
Talking about fans in Indian football, esp., in the I-League, is a tough business. However, even with all its mediocrity, some clubs do have the great fortune of getting some attendance from time to time. But away fans? Well...ummm...sometimes we...
Indian Football: IMG-Reliance does not have experience in developing football
There has been a lot of good news around Indian football in the recent past. The latest is signing of Ashley Westwood as coach for JSW promoted team from Bangalore. There have been many disturbing news items as well....
AIFF must make internationals lucrative for stars
It is crises time for Indian football. Twelve I-League clubs have formed their own association and are bargaining for a share of the TV and marketing revenue from the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The national team slumped to...
Bhaichung or Baichung!
He is one of the most influential and popular player in the present generation. Anyone who follows Indian football has a strong opinion about him. Love him or hate him but you can't ignore him. People who don't follow...
Nepal Football 2014 – More disappointments than successes
As always, football, the most popular and followed sport in the world dominated sporting headlines globally in 2014. The spectacular championship performance capped by Germany at the World Cup held in Brazil was the year’s biggest storyline. On the other hand,...
Ganesh Thapa Returns at ANFA as FIFA Takes a Backseat
Life is gradually limping back to normalcy in Nepal, following the powerful earthquake that caused unprecedented loss of life and property. Like any sector, sport also bore the brunt of the natural calamity. Apart from the destruction of infrastructure,...
5 Inspirational Quotes by Pele, the Brazilian Legend
Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer not just attracted football fans but even those who hardly played or watched football. The one thing which made him the king of football apart from his supreme success for winning three FIFA World...