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Shahrukh Sohail
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Koevermans urges India to adopt passing model

The Dutchman has stressed the importance of playing a comprehensive team game, which he claims is the solution to the side’s problems. After securing a win over Maldives, the Head Coach piled praise on his players and claimed that the passing game was the true way forward for the Indian National Team. "Today the boys […]

Restaurant tales: Get your steaks at Fijji’s Grill!

After their grand opening, me and my cousin headed off to the eatery proudly boasting that it had “the best steaks in town.” Statements like these are common and often the restaurant never lives up to their name. But as we were welcomed into the swanky Blue Area establishment, I was optimistic about the upcoming […]

Restaurant tales: Tuscany Courtyard – A touch of Italian class

Famed over the internet for their grandeur and replica of a seemingly accurate Sicilian style veranda, me and a couple of friends decided to sample the delicacies at Islamabad’s latest trendsetter – Tuscany Courtyard. Spurred on by the positive reviews we read, Iftari with a sumptuous dinner was our plan as we headed to F-7, […]

Bin Hammam waives away corruption allegations

The Qatari claims that the money issued to other Federation officials was through his personal account, not through the funds of the AFC. Sepp Blatter’s row with Mohammad Bin Hammam shows no signs of stopping and the banned official has continued his criticism aim at football’s governing body. "Jilong was one of those who came […]

PFF jostle for friendly fixtures

The Federation has again to failed to secure matches for the National team, owing to their incompetence. After failing to hold matches in August, the PFF are again doing the usual- not playing matches on official FIFA dates. Secretary Ahmed Yar Khan Lodhi while speaking to the media, clearly highlighted the incompetence of the setup, […]

KESC lift RLFA title

The Karachi Electric Supply Company was able to beat PIA in the final, as they lifted their first silverware of the year. Goals from Mohammad Rasool and Aabid Ghafoor secured the win for KESC and according to captain Essa, the victory will be a major morale booster before the Premier League. “It was a fine […]

PFF drafts Women’s Team

The Federation has named a strong line-up as it aims to repeat the success they had in 2010. Tariq Lutfi has been given the head s gauntlet, while others such as Muhammad Rasheed, Pakistan Railway (Assistant Coach), Kiran Ilyas Ghouri, Institute of Special Education (Assistant Coach), Uzma Yousaf Zaidi, Lahore School of Economics (Manager/Assistant Coach) […]

I-League clubs wary of AIFF plans

The All-India Football Federation’s idea to start a marquee league has gone down too well with the I-League sides, who claim that it would be harmful for Indian football. Armando Colaco, who was representing the I-League spoke to reporters about his upcoming meeting with the AIFF and their partners IMG-Reliance, who want to kick-start the […]

Pakistan should have been invited to the Nehru Cup – Nasir Ismail

The coach claims that the AIFF should have called up the Green Shirts for the prestigious tournament, as they look to improve the situation between the two countries. Following the AIFF’s decision to omit Pakistan from the Nehru Cup, NBP and Pakistan trainer Nasir Ismail has launched scathing criticism over why the Green Kickers were […]

Indian team falls in rankings

The Blue Tigers have fallen down the FIFA rankings ahead of the Nehru Cup. India has come down to the 168th spot, while Pakistan moved up to 176. Ahead of the prestigious tournament being held in Delhi, the cascade will come as a big blow to the AIFF, who have invested millions into reviving the […]

AFC associations told to stay out of Bin Hammam case

AFC President Zhang Jilong has strictly advised Associations in the region to stay out of the Muhammad Bin Hammam case. The official has clarified the situation and urged everyone else, who is not concerned with the matter, to simply mind their own business. “In this context, we would like to remind each member association once […]

India look to win Nehru Cup

The Blue Tigers will be aiming to make it a third title in a row after winning the previous two tournaments. Coach Wim Koevermans has called upon all the players at his disposal, including Sunil Chhetri, who is currently plying his trade in Portuguese Primeira Liga with Sporting Lisbon. The Dutchman confirmed the striker’s involvement […]

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