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United Nations proclaims May 25 as World Football Day

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May 09, 2024 19:05

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Football fans around the world now have a day to celebrate the world’s most popular sport every year – May 25. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday proclaiming the date as World Football Day.

The date marks the 100th anniversary of the first international tournament in history which took place on May 25, 1924, during the summer Olympic games held in Paris

Apr 29, 2024 20:04

ManCity, OKX launch 2nd 'Unseen City Shirts' digital collectible

OKX, a leading global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, and Manchester City Monday launched the second design of 'Unseen City Shirts' in a campaign featuring re-designed, commemorative football shirts that can be minted as digital collectibles (NFTs). Fans around the world can mint the digital collectibles here via the OKX app and redeem exclusive prizes.

Apr 26, 2024 20:04

Saudi oil giant Aramco kicks off global FIFA partnership

Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas giant Aramco has entered into a four-year global partnership with world football governing body FIFA. As FIFA’s worldwide partner, the deal, which runs until the end of 2027, gives Aramco exclusivity in the energy category, with sponsorship rights for multiple events, including the World Cup 2026 and Women’s World Cup 2027.

Apr 26, 2024 20:04

6-team Gujarat Super League Inaugural season to kick off May 1

NEW DELHI: The trophy for the inaugural edition of the Gujarat Super League (GSL) was unveiled in Ahmedabad by Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) president Parimal Nathwani. Organised by the GSFA, the GSL is the first franchise-based football league in Gujarat, and will be held from May 1 to May 12 at the EKA Arena, TransStadia in Ahmedabad.

Apr 25, 2024 13:04

Veterans Super League to feature Indian football legends in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Veterans Football Development Pvt Ltd have announced the first-ever edition of the Veterans Super League (VSL) in Kolkata, to bring top Indian football veterans back to the pitch.

Apr 24, 2024 20:04

ISL announces tentative venues for 2023/24 final

The Indian Super League (ISL) announces that the 2023-24 season final scheduled on Saturday, May 4, will be played at the home ground of the higher-ranked team in the league amongst the finalists.

Apr 23, 2024 21:04

Novak Djokovic Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2024

Nole is Laureus world sportsman; Spanish women among top winners

Novak Djokovic, Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham and Simone Biles were among the big winners in Madrid on Sunday night, as Spain was at the centre of world sport with an unrivalled collection of sport’s greatest talents celebrating the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Apr 22, 2024 20:04

Sport 24 scores UEFA Euro 2024 broadcast rights

LONDON: Sport 24, IMG’s inflight and in-ship live sports channel, Monday announced a deal with the UEFA to broadcast the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024).

Apr 22, 2024 20:04

Paul Neary Academy to come up in Kolkata, Noida, Mumbai

KOLKATA: In an innovative move for young athletes, the launch of a new sports academy has been announced in collaboration with renowned football coach Paul Neary, who was formerly the lead coach of Manchester United and the coach's educator for the Japan Football Association.

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Success of Kolkata’s ‘Big 3’ will have huge impact: AIFF prez

The success of Kolkata’s ‘Big Three’ - Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting - will not just have a massive impact on state football but will also have a positive effect on the sport in the country, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said on Tuesday.

Apr 17, 2024 19:04

Gokulam Kerala to launch Elite Residential Academy in Chennai

Gokulam Kerala FC, the two-time I-League champions, will launch its Elite Residential Academy for boys and girls for the age of 8 and above in Chennai. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering excellence in Indian football.

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