The kit manufacturers and jersey sponsors play a vital role in ensuring that all the 11 teams have the much required additional support to get going in the league. The local Irish sports company O’Neills , which was founded in 1918 by Charles O’Neills, takes up the majority stake when it comes to the kit manufacturer for the teams. Continue reading 2024 Women’s Premier League in Ireland on the move
Taking this association one step further, Sobha Realty has got into a historic deal with Arsenal FC. From the 2nd of February, 2024 , the training ground of Arsenal FC will be known as Sobha Realty Training Centre. This is the first time a brand has taken up the naming rights of Arsenal FC training ground which was known as London Colney until today. Continue reading Palakkad to Woolwich , Sobha dials Arsenal , Kerala to London the ‘football realty’ journey
As beautifully summarised by Nathan: “I’m very proud of the Dads soccer group as over the years we have always welcomed new players of different abilities and nationalities which makes it a great community group. ” Continue reading The Real Social Dads of Stillorgan Dublin, connected with football
Women’s football is witnessing a tremendous growth in the recent years. The focus, support and coverage is increasing at a steady pace. Everyone involved with the women’s football knows that the potential is really high and still a long way to go. FIFA has recognised this and in the process of giving the big stage to maximum possible teams, the 2023 edition will have a … Continue reading Pursuit of the World Cup 2023: 736 players, 64 matches, 32 countries, 10 stadiums, 9 cities, 2 host nations, one World Cup
The Women’s national league of Ireland is scheduled to kick off today (4th of March, 2023). SSE Airtricity continues to be the main sponsor for the league. The 2023 Women’s Premier Division will see 11 teams competing to reach the top of the league. In 2022, it was a nail biting finish with almost 4 teams with a chance to win the league during the … Continue reading League of Ireland Women 2023: Teams, Sponsors, Kits
My dad’s name is Klaas. That’s where the Klaas Kickz comes from. I created a bond with my dad through football. I’m hoping that this can do the same with parent and child all around Ireland and even the world. My dad wasn’t big into football until I was big into football. But he knew the importance of playing, activities and being outside in fresh air. Continue reading Simplifying football coaching for kids: Mark Connaughton, founder of Klaas Kickz, National Startup award winner
And it begins…!!! The teams, stadiums, sponsors of 2022. Also read about where it all started ? why and when it was decided for the group stage final games to be played at the time? Continue reading Carnival of The Beautiful Game Begins
“They are all consuming content, following the teams, going to games, it is a social avenue for people – going to pub watch the game, etc. While doing that they are constantly trading opinions and knowledge, up until now lot of that has been in ether. Who actually knows his football, is it the one who is always yapping or the quiet guy, whereas now you can come in to FutNut , make your predictions and see how you rank against everybody else. So now the talking is over and let us see who actually knows their football. ” – Alan Loughrey. Continue reading Futnut: Galway based Football Fantasy App founder Alan says his platform gives ‘thrills without the spills’
Thane City FC which was started in 2019 is breaking records with this association. Thane City FC would be the youngest club in India to sign up as the international academy partner for a premier league club. It also will be one of the only clubs who are not part of the ISL or I League which have got into such an agreement with an international club. Continue reading Thane City FC puts the lake city in the global football map with an association with premier league cup Southampton FC
Lewes FC was formed on 23rd September, 1885. The local parish council allowed them to use land known as the Dripping Pan. The ground gets its name from the monks who used to live there. The football club has played there for 135 years , one year they could not play when British army used the place as a storage location. Continue reading Lewes FC: 136 years old UK football club, 1733 owners from 36 countries, breaking even
“Usually clubs are formed with a top down approach. First the senior team is launched and then they start working on the youth team, academy, etc. Community comes in the end. Thane City FC is formed keeping in mind a bottom up approach. We have built a community and will use that as a base to develop our club.” said Prashant about the structure and plans for the club. Continue reading Touch down to touch line: Prashant J Singh, the Football Coach with a dream, ready to take off again
2010 : I almost lost my arm in an accident while traveling on a local train in Mumbai. I lost all hopes seeing the damage and the blood loss. I was in Love with my Life, my parents, family members, friends and the beautiful girl of my life. I fought back with all my strength & will power. I Survived. 2011 : I got married … Continue reading I am in Love & I Survived : My Love Story of 2010s Decade
“Coaches and players together make a great team; but Agents write the script of this success journey of football” Continue reading The Movers & Shakers Of Football Transfers : Super Agents , Sports Agencies & Family Members
English Premier League , better known as Premier League, is definitely a success story which has grown in stature in the last 27 years. It has been a great business model and there are leagues across the globe which have taken the cues from this. No wonder even the highest official award for British businesses came beckoning the Premier League. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise was presented to Premier League in recognition for its outstanding contribution to international trade. Continue reading English Premier League : Football > Brands > Money
back on down the track. It harks back to the old days a bit where you used pen and paper and is designed to enable deeper connections between fans. I’m all for technology and being on my phone at games checking scores and stats but this is a bit stripped back and I thought it would be a fun project that would resonate with fans which it has done so and more!” Continue reading Time to Rewind : GameDay Ground Hopper: Vintage Fan Engagement Tool
World Cup 2018 : One of the best World Cup tournament played in the recent past.
It all started with Iceland holding Argentina. Germany had to exit at the group stage. Portugal and Spain the next casualties. Iran and Morroco got everyone’s attention. Host nation Russia also stretched their opponents and reached the Quarter finals.
Finally it came down to four teams Belgium, England, Croatia and France.
England with their young squad finished fourth. Well played England.
Belgium secured the 3rd spot. The Red Devils played excellent football and they were my favorites.Great come back against Japan. Thrilling encounter with Brazil. But one error and they lost the semi final against France. They signed off in style winning their final encounter against England.
Continue reading “World Cup 2018 : Poka Russia, Alttalaa Qatar”
The question, which I felt was similar in magnitude to which Morocco would have felt when they conceded an own goal against Iran in the dying minutes of their first match, similar to the way Colombia felt when they conceded their first goal against Japan, similar to the way Argentina felt when they lost their match against Croatia, thrown at me was by none other than by my mother.
Very simple question but it hit me like a powerful football shot struck right on my face. It took couple of seconds for me to recover and stand up to answer the question. Continue reading World Cup : The question that almost won the World Cup Trophy
“Well begun is half done” ..this may not hold true for majority of the top ranked teams in the on going Football World Cup. Countries like Iceland, Japan and Senegal have shown the World that anything can happen in 90′ and even Champions can be beaten. Some may say that these countries were lucky or it was bad luck of the higher ranked countries who … Continue reading World Cup 2018 : Group Stage 1st Round : Top teams face hurdles
‘Ronaldoooo’ why this man is called a genius in this globe, the genius of football world, Portugal’s favourite son : This makes him deserving for all these titles, it is 3-3.. My goodness, This must be his last World Cup and Ronaldo wants to leave his signature etched in this edition, and the commentator ends the celebration in style by mentioning the famous Tamil dialogue from Rajnikant’s movie Kabaali “Vanthuten Sollu, Thirumbhi Vanthuten Sollu” (Tell them I have come, Tell them I have come back). Continue reading “Ronaldooo” – Super Energetic Malayalam Commentator – Shaiju Damodaran – Malayala Karayude Romanjam
#ISL the smallest nation ever to qualify for #WorldCup scores against #Argentina in their 1st match. Country with only 3.35 lakh people make an early impact. Elves are swiftly capturing hearts. Tmw is #fathersday & the 11 ‘Son’s of #ISL team are celebrating early 😉 #ARG #ARGICE No wonder #ISL has pulled out an impossible result. They’ve been performing really well in last few years. … Continue reading World Cup 2018 : Iceland making an early impact
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