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Shahrukh Sohail
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Bhutia aims to secure I-League football for Sikkim

The United Sikkim owner claimed that he would himself play this season and help the side keep their top flight credentials for another year. Baichung Bhutia is one of the major stakeholders of the team and has voiced his concern as they prepare for the upcoming season. He also added that he was confident of […]

India investing in youth football

The AIFF has again looking to invest their resources in youngsters, with the aim of strengthening the National Team in the future. Alongside FIFA, the All-India Football Federation are looking to improve football at grassroots level according to Technical Director Rob Baan. “In close cooperation with FIFA we will be able to open ten academies, […]

Premier League to start in September

According to a statement made by the PFF, the Pakistan Premier League will kick-off in September after Eid. Pakistan’s top flight will start once again in its 2012/13 edition, with the ball rolling in September. The likes of WAPDA, KRL, PIA and Army will vying for the top spot, which was gathered by Tariq Lutfi’s […]

Referees playing for clubs not acceptable – PFF

The Federation claims that officials playing for teams is against rules and strict punishments will be given out to such individuals. According to the FIFA rules, a referee cannot play for a club, but this is something which is common in Pakistan.  Former FIFA referee Abdul Aziz is registered with the Karachi Kickers, while national […]

Indian F.A to imitate Spanish model

The Indian Football Association will be looking to emulate La Roja in order to succeed in the International arena. Wim Koevermans, who has played in the European Championships, and is now currently the Technical Director of the AIFF has voiced his optimism as the team look to change their fortunes, claiming that they will look […]

Squad named for Pakistan Women’s Team

The PFF has announced a host of names that will be training under Tariq Lutfi for the Women’s SAFF Cup. After the Federation’s decision to send the side to Colombo, skipper Sana Mehmud expressed her delight and revealed that it was every footballer’s dream to represent their country. “I’m all excited because we will finally […]

PFF looks to arrange friendlies in September

The Federation missed out on the chance to play games this August, but will try to repair the damage by securing fixtures the next month. According to PFF Secretary Ahmed Yar Khan Lodhi, due to their own slow approach, the Pakistan National Team will not be playing any matches next month. “Although we will not […]

PFF place new rule for competitions

The Pakistan Football Federation will require a No-Objection Certificate from every District Football Association if any organizer wishes to have a tournament in the area. The Federation’s decision to streamline all the competitions in the country have been met by mixed reviews, but nonetheless they are still confident that it can only lead to a […]

FIFA place 90 game ban on Bin Hammam

The governing body has placed a ninety day ban on the Qatari after his alleged financial mismanagement. The 63-year-old’s lifelong ban from the game was overturned last week by the Court of Sport Arbitration and but FIFA have still placed a 90 game ban on him until they conduct their own investigation. "At the request […]

PFF place heavy sanctions on over-age players

The Pakistan Football Federation will place heavy punishments on those who try to cheat and play in an under-age competition according to Secretary Ahmed Yar Khan Lodhi. Muslim FC’s Esmatullah and Chaman FC’s Hameed Khan recently raised great hue and cry after it was learned that the two faked their ages to play in the […]

Nabil injury threatens AC Horsens Europa campaign

The defender’s injury woes could have serious implications for the Danish club, who will participating in the Europa League qualifiers this year. Pakistani centre-back Nabil Aslam has been sidelined at the most crucial phase of his career, with the Europa League qualifiers only a whisker away. The talented stopper is now expected to be on […]

Indian football rising

The beautiful game is slowly but surely rising in India, with several of their players recently going abroad to play. Sunil Chhetri recently secured a deal to take him to Sporting Lisbon, while Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has also been chosen for trials at Wigan Athletic. And now current Indian shot-stopper Subrata Pal is also set […]

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