Marcus Mergulhao

Expression of Interest is the first step. Next AFC will work with bidding MAs on the delivery of the necessary bidding documentation. Then there will be overall evaluation of the bids and the Host nation/s will be announced at the AFC Congress in 2026. Govt backing is crucial.

theFootballSay @TheFootballSay

@MarcusMergulhao What is the preparation presented by AIFF to host such a tournament? We don't even have a football specific stadium & is expecting to win the bid Shows AIFFs intent & Knowledge without bidding for U17 Asia Cup first they want to climb to the top. 😂

Congratulations to East Bengal for winning the Indian Women’s League (IWL) trophy, the first national league title for the club in 20 years. Deserving champions, no doubt. Coach Anthony Andrews deserves special praise for yet another national title. Well done. #IndianFootball https://t.co/VIUG5IyCZ3

RT @ILeague_aiff: Diamond Harbour FC have earned 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 to the I-League for the first time ever! 🤩📈 #ILeague #IndianFootball ⚽️ https:/…

If the teachers themselves get as low as four marks in the pre-test, how well will they teach the students? Goa needs to take education seriously.

Gauree Malkarnekar @GaureeM_TOI

Goa govt high school teachers were given a pre-test and post-test during training, where they answered a Class X question paper taken by students. During pre-test, some teachers scored as low as 4 marks, the training report shows. https://t.co/pe4RBVEBTZ

India is among the bidders for the AFC Asian Cup 2031. Other countries who have shown interest include Australia. Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait and a joint bid from Uzbekistan- Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

The big suspense over the I-League champions is likely to end on Saturday with the AIFF appeals committee meeting much earlier than scheduled. While they were previously scheduled to meet on April 28, the meeting has now been advanced to April 12. https://t.co/fdGFby1czv

“FIFA World Cup is the ultimate symbol of pride for a sports fan. This (replica) has historical significance too since it’s the trophy’s 50th anniversary. High net-worth fans can keep this at home.” -- Donn S. Kabiraj, CEO-founder, Donn Corporation https://t.co/pssfIete54

“There's widespread concern among football clubs, particularly during inter-village tournament season, where Housie games have traditionally served as a key source of revenue to support activities of clubs throughout the year.” -- GFA on Housie ban https://t.co/R1aWMNOqYN

I think it is the appeals committee that overturned the ban on Deepak Sharma.

Anandu Venugopal V @anandu8199

@MarcusMergulhao this is INDIA, and here this is normal . isnt it?

Chief minister Pramod Sawant has congratulated Churchill Brothers FC for “the remarkable triumph in the I-League.” The state government has been supportive of the club for the last six years. Churchill Brothers owner Churchill Alemao met the chief minister this morning https://t.co/arORZGMESt

Super Cup fixtures involving I-League teams Bengaluru FC vs Inter Kashi FC Goa vs Gokulum Kerala Mohun Bagan vs Churchill Brothers #IndianFootball

RT @Astrid_Ferns_07: This adaptability and heart are why football’s beauty resonates so deeply—it’s not just a game of goals, but a game of…

Football is not just about scoring goals and winning matches; it's also about the lessons it teaches. It's a beautiful sport that touches and changes lives like no other. Abhishek and Akhil will be thrilled at the opportunity to meet their hero. I'll convey the message. Thanks

Darren Caldeira @darrencaldeira

Hi Marcus. If Abhishek and Akhil are ever in Bangalore during the season, we'd love to arrange for them to meet Sunil.

RT @darrencaldeira: Hi Marcus. If Abhishek and Akhil are ever in Bangalore during the season, we'd love to arrange for them to meet Sunil.

Sunil Chhetri was the magnet that attracted the visually impaired fans from Kerala to Goa “My dream is to meet Chhetri in person, just once.” (Akhil Lal) “What I like about Chhetri is that even at this age, he is so fit, so committed, nobody like him in India.” (Abhishek K)

Marcus Mergulhao @MarcusMergulhao

Football gives you wings. At the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday, Abhishek K and Akhil Lal, the blind duo from Kerala got eyes, even if for 90 and some minutes. And with it, a story for a lifetime. Here’s their story https://t.co/Fdc6cUvWMg

The top three ISL teams -- Mohun Bagan Super Giant, FC Goa and Bengaluru FC – will face three I-League teams, Churchill Brothers, Inter Kashi, and Gokulam Kerala, in the first round. These three match-ups will be decided by a DRAW on Wednesday, April 9.

Shaggy B @shaggybirkar

So, BFC vs Churchill confirmed. Thanks @MarcusMergulhao!