Shaji Prabhakaran

This touch with football helps you keep going. This passion underwrites all the pains and gives that motivation and encouragement each day to do your best inspite of daunting challenges. Never stop this.

Congratulations Nigeria 🇳🇬 Africa champions of #U17WWC History made by Nigeria

Manolo’s tenure at Mumbai City FC comes to an end, likely the shortest of his managerial career. He delivered trophies with his two previous clubs in ISL but a tough start and a depleted squad made it impossible to sustain momentum. Will Marquez stay in Indian football, and can MCFC turn things around without reinforcements? #IndianFootball #MCFC #ISL

The inevitable day has arrived. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football. An unprecedented journey comes to a close, a record-breaking career that redefined international sports. With a staggering 146 goals and 234 caps for Portugal, CR7 hangs up his international boots as the undisputed, all-time leading goal scorer in men's football history. While the FIFA World Cup trophy escaped his mantle, Ronaldo conquered Europe (Euro 2016) and built a legacy far grander than silver pieces. He didn't just play for Portugal; he transformed them from underdogs into a dominant powerhouse on the world stage. The wealth of talent rising through Portuguese football today, the technique, the mentality, the fearlessness is a direct reflection of his standards and charisma. Truthfully, the writing was on the wall. The recent fallout with manager Jorge Jesus in the UEFA Nations League, followed by a 30-day suspension and a diminished impact on the pitch, signaled that this chapter was reaching its end. But a rocky final stretch cannot tarnish 23 years of sheer greatness. This isn't just the end of a international career; it is the end of an era for Portuguese and global football. The standard has been set, the records stand tall, and his legacy will live forever. Obrigado, Captain. #Ronaldo #CR7 #Portugal #ObrigadoCristiano #EndofAnEra #InternationalFootball

Congratulations! Well done 👏

Japan 🇯🇵 vs Nigeria 🇳🇬 #U17WWC 2026 final. Japan has overcome back to back defending champions DPR Korea 🇰🇵 to reach the finals. Whereas Nigeria becomes the first African side to reach the U17 Women’s World Cup finals with a win over Brazil 🇧🇷

Devastating news about Jesús de Miguel. The painful parallels to Cristiano Júnior in 2004 are hard to ignore. Sending thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this painful time. May his soul rest in peace.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Bhasi Malapparamba, an eminent football writer, commentator, and a true great soul of Indian football. Having known him for several years, I witnessed firsthand his unmatched passion for the game, from covering 8 World Cups (Spain '82 to Brazil '14) to penning wonderful pieces on global and Indian football. A massive loss to football journalism. We will always cherish his invaluable contributions. Rest in peace. 🙏 #IndianFootball

The start of the #AsianCup2027 postponed to 23rd December 2027.

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2026 semifinals lineup. Japan 🇯🇵 vs DPR Korea 🇰🇵 Brazil 🇧🇷 vs Nigeria 🇳🇬 Two Asian sides reaching these far in the #U17WWC once again demonstrates Asia’s rise in women’s football.

This was in the year 2000 - 8th National Women’s Championship 2000 in Diphu, Assam As a coach of the State Team - time never stops. It was an incredible experience as a coach from 1996 to 2004. #IndianFootball

Champions defended like champions against Liverpool to register an important win. A first win for Arsenal in 14 years against #Liverpool at Anfield. Liverpool dominated the ball and possession but couldn’t crack the Arsenal defensive wall. #PL #Arsenal

DPR Korea, Japan and China through to the quarterfinals of the FIFA #U17WWC

A morning well spent in Tokyo - visited J.League HQ. Thank you @J_League_En for the time and attention.

At the home of Urawa Reds @REDSOFFICIAL Saitama Stadium 2002. #JLeague Urawa Reds vs V-Varen Nagasaki

FT: 3-1 in favour of home side Tokyo Verdy. Enjoyed the experience. It was a fast-paced J-League game between Tokyo Verdy and Avispa Fukuoka at Ajinomoto Stadium. Thank you @TokyoVerdy for the hospitality! 🇯🇵

Going to experience my first ever J-League game between Tokyo Verdy and Avispa Fukuoka in Ajinomoto Stadium.

Wishing Shri @ianuragthakur ji a very Happy Birthday! May the year ahead bring you good health, continued success, and happiness!

It was a pleasure meeting Japan National men’s team Head Coach Hajime Moriyasu in Tokyo. He will be the coach till the end of the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Under him Japan team have made definitive progress.

In 1998, 0 players in Japan’s first World Cup squad played abroad. Fast forward to 2026: 23 out of 26 players play in foreign leagues. 🇯🇵 That is 30 years of vision, consistency, and relentless hard work—the "Japan Model" in action. An incredible experience hearing from Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, current JFA President and former #SamuraiBlue captain, at the AFC Conference in Tokyo! #WorldCup #JapanFootball #Leadership #AFC #SamuraiBlue

Glad to be part of the #MESIF2027 Looking forward to engaging in impactful conversation with sports leaders and innovators from around the world.