The team’s escape from relegation reminded many people in the country of the infamous Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ against England in the 1986 World Cup.
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Sopore: Players host tournament under floodlights paid from own pockets; Where is district football association?
Seems like the district football association is more interested in elections that’s why the players themselves had to fund for organising football tournaments in Sopore. For the first time, people are witnessing a football matches being played under floodlights. Football, world’s most popular game, kick-started with its inaugural match on[Read More…]
Interim coach Gareth Southgate offered England manager’s job: Reports
Gareth Southgate has been offered the England manager’s job and could be confirmed in the role as early as Monday, according to British newspaper reports on Thursday. Southgate, who recently completed a four-game stint as interim manager, was interviewed by a five-man panel at the St George’s Park national football[Read More…]
After 67 days & 1 match in charge, England manager Sam Allardyce quits
Sam Allardyce has quit his post as England manager by mutual agreement with the Football Association after one match and 67 days in charge. It follows a newspaper investigation claiming he offered advice on how to “get around” rules on player transfers. Allardyce, 61, is also alleged to have used[Read More…]