South Asia

Jamal Bhuyan: Overcoming tragedy to be at the heart of a modern Renaissance

Jamal Bhuyan: Overcoming tragedy to be at the heart of a modern Renaissance

Jamal Bhuyan, Bangladesh national captain, had made history earlier this year when he became the first-ever Bangladeshi to play in the Indian I-League. A few years ago, he was eyeing a European career and almost lost his life—a story about a historical player who never gives up.

AFC: Asian club competitions to take place in centralised venues

AFC: Asian club competitions to take place in centralised venues

AFC Champions League and AFC Cup will take place in centralised venues. The AFC has released a series of decisions regarding the international and club competitions in 2021, among them U16, U19 AFC Championships, and the continent’s most important club competitions.

Let's Football: Hero Indian Super League 2020/21 Mini Guide

Let's Football: Hero Indian Super League 2020/21 Mini Guide

The 2020/21 Indian Super League will kick off this weekend, and it aims to be the fascinating edition ever.
With several big clubs, notable foreign investments, traditional powers, modern ventures and Indian football’s biggest game - the Kolkata Derby, it actually might be. Your mini-guide for the ISL.