The La Liga match between Barcelona and Osasuna has been postponed due to the death of the Catalan club's doctor, Carles Minarro Garcia. Following Garcia's death earlier on Saturday, the postponement was announced just minutes before the match was scheduled to begin at Olympic Stadium. Both teams had announced their lineups, and the players had entered to warm up before Barcelona announced the game's postponement over the stadium's speakers. According to La Liga, the competition committee will set a new date in the coming days. "FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this evening," the club said in a statement. "For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been rescheduled for a later date. "The FC Barcelona Board of Directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time." Barcelona leads the La Lig...
Positive developments have been seen in Indian football's growth in recent years. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has put in place a number of projects and program s to advance the game's infrastructure throughout the nation. The I-League and Indian Super League (ISL) have grown in popularity and helped Indian professional football develop. The performance of the national team has also improved in various ways. Although it changes over time, India's FIFA ranking reached its highest point in recent years (around the 100th spot). Additionally, the development of a professional women's league (Indian Women's League) and the success of the Indian women's football team are positive steps for the expansion of women's football in the nation. Additionally, the growth of grassroots football, financial support for youth development, and the establishment of football academies have all contributed to the discovery and development of young talent in India. In ...