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Manolo Marquez Appointed Head Coach of Indian National Football Team

Manolo Marquez Appointed Head Coach of Indian National Football Team

By August 2, 2024 0

Manolo Marquez, the soft-spoken Spaniard who has become renowned for his ability to maximize limited resources in Indian football, has been appointed as the head coach of the senior national men’s football team. However, he will continue his coaching duties with ISL club FC Goa alongside his national team responsibilities.

In an interview with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Marquez emphasized the importance of coach education worldwide. “It’s not only in India, but coach education is important in all countries. Licenses are important, but they don’t guarantee you’ll be a better coach. Someone may not have a license but have more knowledge about football,” he said.

Marquez’s tenure with the Blue Tigers will commence at the Intercontinental Cup in Hyderabad, where they will face Syria and Mauritius in September. During his four-year stay in India, he has witnessed a significant improvement in the quality of Indian coaches.

“Over the four seasons that I’ve been here, I’ve seen the level of Indian coaches get better every season. Last season, there were two Indian head coaches – Thangboi Singto (Hyderabad FC) and Khalid Jamil (Jamshedpur FC). Clifford (Miranda) won the Super Cup with Odisha FC before that,” Marquez noted.

He also highlighted the talent of Indian assistant coaches, including Gouramangi Singh, a former India international, who currently assists him at FC Goa. “In the national team, I will also be working with Mahesh Gawali, another good coach who was an excellent player for the national team a few years ago,” he added.

Marquez believes that the long-term goal should be to have an Indian head coach for the national team. “It’s not just for the national team, but for the clubs too. Every Indian assistant coach at the clubs should aim to become a head coach in the next few years. Maybe they can also start with being the head coach of the U-17 or U-19 teams before moving on to take charge of the senior teams,” he said.

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Kerala Blasters FC Demolishes Mumbai City FC 8-0 in Durand Cup

Kerala Blasters FC Demolishes Mumbai City FC 8-0 in Durand Cup

By August 2, 2024 0

Kerala Blasters FC unleashed their attacking prowess, crushing Mumbai City FC 8-0 in a Group C league match of the 133rd Durand Cup football tournament at the Kishore Bharati Stadium. The Blasters’ Moroccan forward Noah Sadaoui and Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah led the goal-scoring spree, each netting a hat-trick.

Sadaoui opened the scoring in the 31st minute, giving Kerala an early advantage. Peprah doubled the lead just seven minutes later, and the Blasters continued to dominate the match. Sadaoui struck again in the 50th minute, extending the lead to 3-0.

Peprah scored his second goal in the 38th minute, followed by another in the 45th minute, completing his hat-trick before halftime. The Blasters’ relentless attack continued in the second half, with Sadaoui completing his hat-trick in the 76th minute.

Mumbai City FC, fielding its reserve team, struggled to contain the Blasters’ offensive onslaught. Ishan Pandita, who came on as a late substitute for Peprah, added two quick goals in the 86th and 87th minutes, sealing the massive victory for Kerala.

The result marked a resounding triumph for the Blasters, who showcased their attacking capabilities and defensive solidity. Mumbai City FC, on the other hand, will need to regroup and improve their performance in the remaining matches of the tournament.

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Canada's Olympic Women's Football Team Triumphs Amidst Adversity

Canada’s Olympic Women’s Football Team Triumphs Amidst Adversity

By August 1, 2024 0

Canada’s Olympic women’s football team has overcome adversity to keep their gold medal hopes alive after a 1-0 victory against Colombia. Despite a six-point penalty imposed by FIFA for spying on opponents, the team has rallied together and secured a crucial win.

The penalty, which stemmed from allegations of using a drone to spy on New Zealand’s training session, had left Canada with zero points after wins against New Zealand and France. However, defender Vanessa Giles’ goal in the 62nd minute, assisted by skipper Jessie Fleming, proved to be the game-winner against Colombia.

The team’s resilience has been a testament to their strong bond, which has helped them navigate the challenges they have faced. “We haven’t eaten, we’ve been crying,” Giles said after the win against France. “But we’ve held each other through this and we have nothing to lose.”

The spying scandal has cast a shadow over Canada’s Olympic campaign, with former goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe accusing the team of being let down by their own people. Coach Bev Priestman and two assistants were banned for a year by FIFA, and interim head coach Andy Spence was put in charge.

Despite the setbacks, Canada Soccer appealed the penalty to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), arguing that it was disproportionate and penalized players who had no involvement in the incident. However, CAS rejected the appeal eight hours before the Colombia match.

“Going into the match we wanted to win regardless of what that ruling was,” said Fleming. “It did not change our game plan or what we wanted to do.”

Canada’s victory against Colombia has put them in second place in their group behind France. The top two teams from each of the three groups and the two best third-placed teams will qualify for the quarter-finals. Canada’s next challenge will be against Germany, the 2016 gold medallists.

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Manchester City Fined £2.09 Million for Kick-Off Delays

Manchester City Fined £2.09 Million for Kick-Off Delays

By August 1, 2024 0

Manchester City has been penalized £2.09 million ($2.68 million, 2.48 million euros) by the Premier League for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off or restart of matches over the past two seasons. The English champions have accepted the punishment, which is unrelated to the 115 charges they face for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.

The Premier League statement explained that the club had breached Rule L.33 relating to kick-off and restart obligations. City received a warning for their first offense, a delay of one minute and 18 seconds to the start of the second half against Crystal Palace in August 2022. However, subsequent breaches resulted in fines ranging from £10,000 to £200,000.

The longest delay was two minutes and 46 seconds for the start of the final game of the season against West Ham last season, when City clinched a record fourth successive English title. The Premier League emphasized that rules relating to kick-offs and restarts ensure the organization of the competition is maintained at the highest professional standard and provides certainty to fans and participating clubs.

City has not commented directly on the ruling, but the statement noted that the club has apologized for the accepted breaches and reminded its players and football management teams of their responsibilities in complying with Rule L.33.

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France-Argentina Olympic Clash: Tensions High After Racist Chants

France-Argentina Olympic Clash: Tensions High After Racist Chants

By August 1, 2024 0

The upcoming quarter-final clash between France and Argentina in the men’s Olympic football tournament promises to be a fiery encounter, fueled by recent tensions between the two nations. The last-eight showdown will be the first meeting since Argentina players were recorded singing racist chants about their French counterparts after winning the Copa America. FIFA is investigating the incident, which has sparked diplomatic tensions.

The match will also be the first between the sides since the epic 2022 World Cup final, which Argentina won on penalties. However, the Olympic tournament is an under-23 competition, with only two members of Argentina’s squad (Nicolas Otamendi and Julian Alvarez) having played in the World Cup final.

Despite the absence of some key players, the match is expected to be a fascinating contest. Argentina, chasing a third Olympic gold, will be led by Manchester City’s Alvarez, while France, aiming for gold on home soil, will be captained by Alexandre Lacazette and feature Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise.

Both teams boast legendary coaches: France’s Thierry Henry, a 1998 World Cup winner, and Argentina’s Javier Mascherano, an Olympic gold medalist as a player. The winner will face either Egypt or Paraguay in the semi-finals.

The quarter-finals will also feature Morocco vs. the United States in Paris and Spain vs. Japan in Lyon. Spain, fresh from winning Euro 2024, will be aiming for their second Olympic gold after 1992. Japan, despite fielding a young squad, has impressed by winning all three group games.

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Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United Triumph in Pre-Season Friendlies

Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United Triumph in Pre-Season Friendlies

By August 1, 2024 0

Liverpool and Chelsea emerged victorious in their pre-season friendlies, while Manchester United narrowly edged Real Betis.

At the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Liverpool secured a 2-1 win over Arsenal. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 13th minute, showcasing his pace and finishing ability. Fabio Carvalho doubled the lead in the 34th minute with a clinical volley. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz pulled one back just before halftime, but Liverpool held on for the victory.

In San Diego, Manchester United overcame Real Betis 3-2. Iker Losada gave Betis an early lead, but Marcus Rashford equalized from the penalty spot. Amad Diallo and Casemiro added goals for United, while Diego Llorente scored a consolation for Betis.

Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory over Club America in Atlanta. Christopher Nkunku converted a penalty in the third minute, followed by a header from Marc Guiu in the 21st minute. Noni Madueke sealed the win with another penalty in the 79th minute.

In Chicago, AC Milan defeated Real Madrid 1-0. Samuel Chukwueze scored the lone goal in the 55th minute, giving Milan a morale-boosting victory over the European champions.

These pre-season matches provide valuable opportunities for teams to prepare for the upcoming season. They allow managers to experiment with tactics, assess player fitness, and build team chemistry. The results should not be taken as definitive, but they offer glimpses of the teams’ potential and areas for improvement.

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Bengaluru FC Thrash Indian Navy 4-0 in Durand Cup Opener

Bengaluru FC Thrash Indian Navy 4-0 in Durand Cup Opener

By August 1, 2024 0

Bengaluru FC kicked off their Durand Cup campaign with a resounding 4-0 victory over Indian Navy FT in a Group B encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Argentine striker Jorge Pereyra Díaz was the star of the show, scoring a brace in the second half to seal the win.

The Blues took the lead in the 10th minute through Rahul Bheke, who headed home a cross from the left flank. Bengaluru doubled their advantage in the 41st minute when captain Sunil Chhetri converted a penalty after Indian Navy defender was sent off for a red card.

After the break, Díaz came on as a substitute and made an immediate impact. He scored his first goal in the 79th minute, finishing off a cross from Udanta Singh. The Argentine striker then added his second in the 90th minute, tapping in from close range after a good run by Chhetri.

In another Group B match, Mohammedan Sporting Club defeated TRAU FC 2-0. Trinidadian striker Willis Plaza scored both goals for the Kolkata-based club.

In Group D, Indian Army FT pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory over former ISL champion Chennaiyin FC. Liton Shil scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute.

The win puts Indian Army FT level on points with host Jamshedpur FC at the top of the Group D standings.

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Marta Sent Off in Heartbreaking End to Olympic Career

Marta Sent Off in Heartbreaking End to Olympic Career

By July 31, 2024 0

Legendary Brazilian footballer Marta’s illustrious Olympic career came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday as she was sent off in Brazil’s final group game against reigning world champion Spain at the Paris Olympics 2024.

The six-time women’s world player of the year, playing in her sixth Olympics, received a straight red card in the blockbuster clash between Brazil and Spain. The 38-year-old star had already announced that the ongoing Paris Games would be her last major tournament with the national women’s football team.

Marta’s dismissal came in the first-half stoppage time after a harsh tackle on Spain’s Olga Carmona. The Brazilian captain was visibly distraught as she walked off the field in Bordeaux, her Olympic dream shattered.

Brazil, one of the most successful teams in women’s football history, has come close to a historic gold twice, winning silver medals in the 2004 and 2008 editions of the women’s tournaments at the Olympics.

Marta, better known just by her first name, has smashed a record 119 goals in 200 international appearances with Brazil in her glittering career. In addition to her six Olympic appearances, she has also featured in six FIFA women’s World Cups, netting the most FIFA World Cup goals (17).

The Brazilian icon also has 13 Olympic goals to her name, one away from matching fellow Brazilian Cristiane’s all-time record at the Games.

Marta’s red card was a cruel blow to Brazil’s hopes of reaching the quarterfinals. The Selecao will now face a daunting task against the Netherlands in the knockout stage.

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Jurgen Klopp Rules Out Coaching Return, Including England Job

Jurgen Klopp Rules Out Coaching Return, Including England Job

By July 31, 2024 0

Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, has emphatically ruled out a return to coaching in the near future, including for the vacant England job. Speaking at a German Football Coaches Association meeting, Klopp declared, “As of today, that’s it for me as a coach.”

Klopp’s decision to step down as Liverpool boss at the end of the 2023-24 season was met with surprise and speculation about his next move. However, the 57-year-old has made it clear that he is not interested in returning to the dugout anytime soon.

“I didn’t decide to stop on a whim, it was a general decision,” Klopp explained. “I’m looking for peace and quiet, I’m one hundred percent in the here and now and I’m enjoying it.”

Klopp emphasized that his decision was not a reflection of any specific job offer or opportunity. “It was just time to step aside and put the whole thing to rest,” he said. “Making a special exception for a club or country would be a great loss of face.”

Despite his retirement from coaching, Klopp expressed his desire to remain involved in football in some capacity. “I’m too young to just play padel tennis and spend time with my grandchildren,” he said. “Will I be a coach again? I would actually rule that out at the moment. Let’s see how it looks in a few months.”

Klopp’s illustrious coaching career began at Mainz, where he played 325 games before taking over as coach in 2001. He moved to Dortmund in 2008, winning two league titles and reaching the 2013 Champions League final. In 2015, he joined Liverpool, where he ended the club’s 30-year wait for the Premier League title and led them to three Champions League finals, winning one.

Klopp’s decision to step away from coaching has been met with respect and understanding from the football world. His legacy as one of the most successful and influential managers of his generation is secure.

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Kylian Mbappe Acquires Majority Stake in Ligue 2 Club Caen

Kylian Mbappe Acquires Majority Stake in Ligue 2 Club Caen

By July 31, 2024 0

Kylian Mbappe, the French football superstar, has made a bold move by acquiring a majority stake in Ligue 2 club Caen. Through his company Interconnected Ventures, Mbappe has purchased 80% of the club’s shares, replacing Oaktree as the primary shareholder. The acquisition fee is estimated to be between 15-20 million euros.

This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Caen’s history. The club aims to leverage Mbappe’s resources and expertise to enhance its sporting policy, modernize its infrastructure, and pursue innovative projects. Mbappe’s close friend, Ziad Hammoud, will assume the role of chairman.

Mbappe’s connection to Caen dates back to his youth. He was courted by the club at the age of 13 before joining Monaco and eventually Paris Saint-Germain. His decision to invest in Caen is seen as a testament to the club’s potential and his desire to contribute to its growth.

“We are determined to create an environment where young talent can flourish and where the club can defend its identity with strength and ambition,” Hammoud stated.

Mbappe’s acquisition of Caen makes him one of the youngest owners of a professional football club. His involvement is expected to bring a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of purpose to the club.

Caen, founded in 1913, has a rich history in French football. The club has achieved notable success, including a fifth-place finish in Ligue 1 in 1992 and a League Cup final appearance in 2005. However, the club has been playing in Ligue 2 since 2019.

Mbappe’s investment is seen as a catalyst for Caen’s resurgence. The club’s management is confident that his leadership and vision will guide them towards a brighter future.

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