CFG will try to choose a bigger metropolitan city than smaller cities. This has been their strategy for long (based on other other clubs). This will help them to gain a worldwide city brand following. Hence, Mumbai seems to the bet. But let's see what happens.
This is a big problem in Kolkata. We have plenty of Africans who come here to make a living through football and most coke on tourist visas. They don't have the money to renew their visas and nor can they leave the place. So, many get involved in the nexus of the underworld and ultimately suffer badly.
Tata Football Academy appoints Carlos Santamarina as head coach
The Spanish tactician has been with Atletico Madrid for three years.
As per latest development in the momentous tie-up between Atletico de Madrid and Tata Football Academy which took place on 21stNovember 2018 in New Delhi, Mr. Carlos Santamarina has been appointed as the head coach of TFA (TATA Football Academy). The Spaniard comes with a lot of experience and European pedigree having been a part of Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid’s youth coaching set-up.
Carlos has experience looking over the development and coaching of kids of the U-15, U-14, U-13 and U-12 age categories. Carlos also has previous experience playing as a footballer in various Spanish third division sides. Prior to being a part of Atletico Madrid’s youth coaching set-up, Carlos has also coached Unión Deportiva San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid) youth sides.
On his new assignment, Santamarina said, "I am excited to take over this new role. I am keen to provide the talented kids the best platform to nurture their interests and develop as footballers and human beings. I would also like to inculcate the mentality and the technical aspect of the strong youth system that Atletico de Madrid has been nurturing over the year."
Mukul Choudhari, Jamshedpur FC CEO also said on the occasion, "First, we would like to welcome Carlos to Jamshedpur. This is just the beginning of the vision we have for Tata Football Academy and Atletico de Madrid’s partnership. A seasoned coach like Carlos, coming from Spain, will be the perfect catalyst for the TFA boys to take the next step."
There is no doubt that Carlos Santamarina comes with an abundance of experience in coaching from one of the leading nations in terms of football. The region of Jharkhand is also slowly getting it’s recognition as the hotbed for football in India and Carlos’s appointment can only make sure we move towards the right direction. I would like to congratulate him on his appointment and wish him the very best in all his future endeavours at the academy.”
India invited to participate in Thailand's King’s Cup
This will be the Blue Tigers' first international engagement since their exit from the AFC Asian Cup earlier this year.
The India national football team has received a formal invitation to participate in the King’s Cup which is to be held in June this year in Thailand, confirmed the The All India Football Federation (AIFF).
India were knocked out in the group stages of the recently concluded AFC Asian Cup. They began their campaign with a statement 1-4 victory over Thailand, but fell flat against Bahrain and the UAE. Stephen Constantine resigned in the aftermath of the disappointing exit and the apex body of Indian football hasn’t announced his successor yet.
“We are planning to have a few matches for the new coach before the World Cup qualifiers (in September). The King’s Cup is a very good tournament and will provide the new coach with a fair assessment of the team,” commented AIFF’s national team director, Abhishek Yadav.
The King’s Cup is a tournament between four teams. Having been founded in 1968, the event has been organized on annually since then, with a few exceptions. Often invites are also extended to clubs and many popular players have taken part in the competition, including the likes of Peter Schmeichel, Henrik Larsson, Robert Lewandowski, Milan Skriniar as well as Ronaldinho, Cafu, Roberto Carlos and Rivaldo who arrived with the 1999 Brazil team.
Last year, the tournament featured Thailand, Gabon, the UAE and eventual winners Slovakia. This year, according to reports, invites have also been sent to Vietnam who may opt out because of prior commitments and China who drew 0-0 against Constantine’s India last year. Apart from these teams, the organizers are also hopeful of attracting a team from Europe.
The competition is held during the international break between club seasons in June and July, when continental championships like the Copa America, CONCACAF Gold Cup and Africa Nations Cup are played.
Despite not having a new manager yet, India have appointed former Indian player and former head coach of Salgaocar FC and technical director of FC Goa, Derrick Pereira as the head coach of the U-23 national team. And as per the General Secretary of the AIFF, Kushal Das, Pereira may be appointed as the manager of the senior national side by April-May, a tentative period the apex body had previously demarcated to announce Constantine’s successor.
India had previously taken part in the King’s Cup only once in 1977 where they stood third.
Super Cup 2019: Qualifiers on March 15, final on April 13 in Bhubaneshwar
Bengaluru FC will be looking to retain their title at the Kalinga Stadium...
The draw for the 2019 Super Cup, which begins on 15 March and ends on 13 April has been made. Along with it, the fixtures have been also released as the Indian cup competition is set for a reprise at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.
The format of the tournament remains the same from the inaugural edition. However, Shillong Lajong, who finished bottom in the current 11-team I-League season won't make it to the competition.
The 2019 Super Cup will have 20 teams as participants, with the top six teams of Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League getting a direct entry. The bottom four teams of ISL and the teams placed seventh to 10th in I-League will have to play qualifiers.
A total of four qualifiers will take place in two days - March 15 and 16. Pune City and Kerala Blasters, who finished 7th and 9th respectively in the ISL will be on action on the opening day while Delhi Dynamos and ISL wooden spooners Chennaiyin feature on day two.
Chennaiyin will have only two days turnaorund time to travel to Bhubaneshwar and face either Indian Arrows or Aizawl FC after they wrap up their 2019 AFC Cup playoff second leg game against Colombo FC in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, 13 March.
While the evening games kick-off at 5:00 PM, the probability of extra-time in the knockout games sees the late kick-off pushed back to 8:30 PM, an hour later than usual league games.
The Round of 16 will take place after the international break. While the senior India team have no games lined up, the Indian U23 team will travel to Uzbekistan to participate in a couple of qualifiers.
From the quarterfinal onwards, there will be only one game per day. The kickoff timings still remain 8:30 PM in order to neagate the extreme heat conditions in the Odisha capital.
The quarter-finals will be played from 4 April through 7 April. The semi-finals are scheduled to be played on 9 and 10 April and the grand finale will be held on Saturday, 13 April.
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Tata Football Academy appoints Carlos Santamarina as head coach
The Spanish tactician has been with Atletico Madrid for three years.
As per latest development in the momentous tie-up between Atletico de Madrid and Tata Football Academy which took place on 21stNovember 2018 in New Delhi, Mr. Carlos Santamarina has been appointed as the head coach of TFA (TATA Football Academy). The Spaniard comes with a lot of experience and European pedigree having been a part of Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid’s youth coaching set-up.
Carlos has experience looking over the development and coaching of kids of the U-15, U-14, U-13 and U-12 age categories. Carlos also has previous experience playing as a footballer in various Spanish third division sides. Prior to being a part of Atletico Madrid’s youth coaching set-up, Carlos has also coached Unión Deportiva San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid) youth sides.
On his new assignment, Santamarina said, "I am excited to take over this new role. I am keen to provide the talented kids the best platform to nurture their interests and develop as footballers and human beings. I would also like to inculcate the mentality and the technical aspect of the strong youth system that Atletico de Madrid has been nurturing over the year."
Mukul Choudhari, Jamshedpur FC CEO also said on the occasion, "First, we would like to welcome Carlos to Jamshedpur. This is just the beginning of the vision we have for Tata Football Academy and Atletico de Madrid’s partnership. A seasoned coach like Carlos, coming from Spain, will be the perfect catalyst for the TFA boys to take the next step."
There is no doubt that Carlos Santamarina comes with an abundance of experience in coaching from one of the leading nations in terms of football. The region of Jharkhand is also slowly getting it’s recognition as the hotbed for football in India and Carlos’s appointment can only make sure we move towards the right direction. I would like to congratulate him on his appointment and wish him the very best in all his future endeavours at the academy.”
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India invited to participate in Thailand's King’s Cup
This will be the Blue Tigers' first international engagement since their exit from the AFC Asian Cup earlier this year.
The India national football team has received a formal invitation to participate in the King’s Cup which is to be held in June this year in Thailand, confirmed the The All India Football Federation (AIFF).
India were knocked out in the group stages of the recently concluded AFC Asian Cup. They began their campaign with a statement 1-4 victory over Thailand, but fell flat against Bahrain and the UAE. Stephen Constantine resigned in the aftermath of the disappointing exit and the apex body of Indian football hasn’t announced his successor yet.
“We are planning to have a few matches for the new coach before the World Cup qualifiers (in September). The King’s Cup is a very good tournament and will provide the new coach with a fair assessment of the team,” commented AIFF’s national team director, Abhishek Yadav.
The King’s Cup is a tournament between four teams. Having been founded in 1968, the event has been organized on annually since then, with a few exceptions. Often invites are also extended to clubs and many popular players have taken part in the competition, including the likes of Peter Schmeichel, Henrik Larsson, Robert Lewandowski, Milan Skriniar as well as Ronaldinho, Cafu, Roberto Carlos and Rivaldo who arrived with the 1999 Brazil team.
Last year, the tournament featured Thailand, Gabon, the UAE and eventual winners Slovakia. This year, according to reports, invites have also been sent to Vietnam who may opt out because of prior commitments and China who drew 0-0 against Constantine’s India last year. Apart from these teams, the organizers are also hopeful of attracting a team from Europe.
The competition is held during the international break between club seasons in June and July, when continental championships like the Copa America, CONCACAF Gold Cup and Africa Nations Cup are played.
Despite not having a new manager yet, India have appointed former Indian player and former head coach of Salgaocar FC and technical director of FC Goa, Derrick Pereira as the head coach of the U-23 national team. And as per the General Secretary of the AIFF, Kushal Das, Pereira may be appointed as the manager of the senior national side by April-May, a tentative period the apex body had previously demarcated to announce Constantine’s successor.
India had previously taken part in the King’s Cup only once in 1977 where they stood third.
Super Cup 2019: Qualifiers on March 15, final on April 13 in Bhubaneshwar
The draw for the 2019 Super Cup, which begins on 15 March and ends on 13 April has been made. Along with it, the fixtures have been also released as the Indian cup competition is set for a reprise at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.
The format of the tournament remains the same from the inaugural edition. However, Shillong Lajong, who finished bottom in the current 11-team I-League season won't make it to the competition.
A total of four qualifiers will take place in two days - March 15 and 16. Pune City and Kerala Blasters, who finished 7th and 9th respectively in the ISL will be on action on the opening day while Delhi Dynamos and ISL wooden spooners Chennaiyin feature on day two.
Chennaiyin will have only two days turnaorund time to travel to Bhubaneshwar and face either Indian Arrows or Aizawl FC after they wrap up their 2019 AFC Cup playoff second leg game against Colombo FC in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, 13 March.
While the evening games kick-off at 5:00 PM, the probability of extra-time in the knockout games sees the late kick-off pushed back to 8:30 PM, an hour later than usual league games.
The Round of 16 will take place after the international break. While the senior India team have no games lined up, the Indian U23 team will travel to Uzbekistan to participate in a couple of qualifiers.
From the quarterfinal onwards, there will be only one game per day. The kickoff timings still remain 8:30 PM in order to neagate the extreme heat conditions in the Odisha capital.
The quarter-finals will be played from 4 April through 7 April. The semi-finals are scheduled to be played on 9 and 10 April and the grand finale will be held on Saturday, 13 April.