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A banner is seen in Wythenshawe after Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and government in England agreed to extend free school meals during the summer holidays for struggling families in England, bowing to pressure from England football player Marcus Rashford following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Wythenshawe, Britain, June 16, 2020.   | Photo Credit: Reuters … [Read more...] about How a footballer forced UK government to change policy on school meal scheme

The Chinese Super League will kick off on July 25 after a delay of almost five months from its scheduled start, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Delayed Chinese football league to kick off on July 25

“This is a hostile takeover if there ever was one. They basically own football,” said Ranjit Bajaj, a self-described former gangster who found redemption in football, and a prominent figure in the game who took Punjab's I-League side to a national championship in 2018 as its owner. “It's really sad.” … [Read more...] about The Ambanis, ISL and the future of Indian football

“I saw him maturing in JCT and there were flashes of what he could do in future. I still remember his hunger. In 19 years of my coaching career, I haven’t seen anyone as dedicated as Sunil. He remained undaunted and was never willing to shy away from working hard. … [Read more...] about Chhetri has glorified Indian football: Stimac

"The 2020/21 UEFA Nations League group stage will be played on revised dates in September, October and November 2020. The new schedule was announced following a meeting of the UEFA Executive Committe to discuss the new European football calendar in light of the COVID-19 outbreak," UEFA said in an official statement. … [Read more...] about Football Focus: Lewandowski named Bundesliga’s Player of the Season