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Unholy nexus between corrupt officials and FIFA threatening Nepal Football future

After much suspense and drama, President of All Nepal Football Association, Mr. Ganesh Thapa was finally forced out of office for two months while authorities investigate him for possible embezzlement of funds and abuse of office powers. Now the...

I league clubs continue to oppose IMG-Reliance’s IPL-style league

AIFF's attempts in finding an unanimous solution for the proposed IMG-reliance's IPL styled league as all the I league clubs continue to show their displeasure against the plan. Mr. Raj Gomes, head of  I-League Professional Football Clubs Association (IPFCA)  told...
Daniel Sturridge Liverpool

Sturridge-Sterling Partnership Can Propel Liverpool To Top Four

Daniel Sturridge Sturridge made his long-awaited return to the Liverpool starting line-up against Tottenham and his contribution to Brendan Rodgers’ side’s 3-2 win over Spurs outlined a promising future for the Reds. The anticipation around Anfield was palpable, and the...
Nepal football

FIFA’s reluctance on taking action on Nepal’s Ganesh Thapa will further taint their image

Not too long ago the suspension of President of All Nepal Football Association Ganesh Thapa from office caught everyone by surprise. The decision by the world football governing body to suspend the powerful All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) chief...

Indian businessmen must tread cautiously whilst taking control of European clubs

New items such as India ready to help the European Union out of their debt crises and Indian owners bailing out English football clubs, are significant social signifiers of a changing world order. This change is evident in the...
ISL Owners

In Indian Super League’s Scheme Football Takes a Backseat

Reading through a report on IBNLive.com I could not help wondering that to what extent the IPL has damaged the concept of sports in the Indian psyche. It was amusing in part to listen to the 'wonderful' plans of Mr....

Indian Football – A tale of three inspiring coaches

Tactics, strategies and coaching styles are an integral part of football coaching and management. From ‘Tikitaka’ to ‘Catenaccio’, long ball tactics to diamond formation, we have seen many forms of it. India doesn't really boast a style of its...
Man united manager Van Gaal

3 Reasons Why Van Gaal’s 3-5-2 Is Doomed To Fail At Manchester United

“4-4-2 makes my ass twitch”, van Gaal said when asked on his persistence with 3-5-2. Well, there are many who aren’t exactly a fan of the new system and the glitches are glaring. Here are 3 reasons why the...

Pune FC an example for Kolkata clubs

Pune FC sells match tickets at Café Coffee Day and arranges inter-active sessions of players with supporters clubs. With these ventures the club has already succeeded in putting the city of Pune on India’s footballing map...
Nepal football fans

Nepal Football Future Remains Uncertain Under the Current Leadership

The national football team’s struggle in international tournaments continues unabated much to the frustration, chagrin of fans across the country. The team’s debacle at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea was no surprise and is a sad reflection...