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2022-12-31

Games across country to observe minute silence in Pele's honour

Football matches across the country will have to observe a minute silence for a week to mourn the death of football legend Pele. 

FIFA, on Friday, sent a circular to all member associations in this regard. The letter by FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura stated the world of football lost its king. 

Following the FIFA's letter, All Nepal Football Association requests all organisers to observe a minute silence in matches for a week. ANFA requests member associations, district football associations, clubs and everyone associated with the football governing body to implement FIFA directive in their respective areas.  

Pele brought magic of South American football to the world and gave meaning to the phrase 'The Beautiful Game'. 

For his long football is played, Pele will be remembered and he will be missed, the letter states further. 

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2022-12-30

Royal Spanish Football Federation Vic Prez calls on ANFA President Nembang

Vice President of Royal Spanish Football Federation and President of Extremaduran Football Federation Pedro Rocha and President of CP Cacereno Carlos Ordonez met All Nepal Football President (ANFA) President Pankaj Bikram Nembang at ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Friday.

ANFA Vice President Dawa Lama, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Spokesperson Suresh Shah were also present in the meeting.

The two sides discussed to maintain the coordinal relationship between the two football associations and continue coordination.

Spanish club CP Cacereno had played two friendlies in Nepal on December 28 and 29.

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2022-12-30

Farewell to a legend

Brazilian football legend Pele, widely considered as the greatest footballer ever, has died at the age of 82.

The only player to win the World Cup three times, Pele had been suffering with kidney and prostate problems in recent years.

He was was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000.

He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country.

Pele, whose original name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, became a global star when, aged 17, he helped Brazil win the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. He also won the World Cup with Brazil in 1962 and 1970.

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2022-12-29

Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League to begin from March 3

The meeting between All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and A Division Clubs at ANFA Complex in Satdobato agreed to begin the Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2079 from March 3, 2023.

The league will be played in double round robin format.

Representatives from all A Division Clubs were present in the meeting.

The two sides had met on December 22 ending the meeting on a positive note.

ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, Vice Presidents Birat Jung Shahi, Deepak Khatiwada and Dawa Lama, Ex Co members Rupesh Adhikari and Pema Lama, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Treasurer Rabindra Joshi and spokesperson Suresh Shah were present in the meeting.

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