ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City bolster defense by signing Syrian international Thaer Krouma

IANS | February 3, 2024 7:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Mumbai City FC have bolstered their defense by signing defender Thaer Krouma, the Syrian international joining the Islanders on a short-term contract until the end of the 2023-24 season. The experienced centre-back has played most of his football in his home country of Syria. In addition to this, he has also plied his trade in the topflight divisions of Iraq, Lebanon and Bahrain.

AFC Asian Cup: Son Heung-min drags S. Korea into semifinals

IANS | February 3, 2024 9:42 AM

Doha, Feb 3 (IANS) Captain Son Heung-min won a stoppage-time penalty and scored an extra-time free-kick on Friday night to propel South Korea to the AFC Asian Cup semifinals following a 2-1 comeback victory over Australia.

Union Min. Dharmendra Pradhan assures all help for FIFA-AIFF Talent Academy

IANS | February 2, 2024 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) plans to create a robust three-stage pan-India structure for talent scouting and recruitment for its ambitious FIFA-AIFF Talent Academy. In a joint effort with the Indian Ministry of Education and FIFA, the federation desires to integrate the ground-breaking ‘Football 4 School’ programme as a pathway to create a channel in identifying talent, scouting, and recruitment for its 'FIFA-AIFF Talent Academy'.