AFC Asian Cup / Indian Football Team
Constantine summons 34 probables for preparatory camp for AFC Asian cup
NEW DELHI, 12th December, 2018 : National Team coach Stephen Constantine announced a list of 34 probables for the preparatory camp for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. All the players will…
Tricky but still very possible! A look at India’s Knockout round chances
Bahrain’s loss to Thailand followed by India’s disconcerting loss to UAE has thrown Group A of AFC Asian Cup wide open. India’s qualification into the Knockout rounds of AFC Asian…
INDIA CLUBBED WITH UAE, THAILAND AND BAHRAIN IN AFC ASIAN CUP UAE 2019
India have been clubbed with hosts United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Bahrain in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the official draw for which was held at the Armani…
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AFC Asian Cup – It won’t be easy for other teams to face India: Sunil Chhetri
ABU DHABI, 2nd January, 2018: Even as it’s prediction time for pundits all over the world on the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri expressed that “It won’t…
Asian Cup 2019: India register first win after 55 years
A stunning 2nd half performance leads India to an emphatic 4-1 win over Thailand in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 at the Al Nahyan Stadium on…
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We plan to play to our strengths: Anas Edathodika
ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2018 : Defending comes naturally to central defender Anas Edathodika. The no-nonsense defender who “debuted pretty late” for the Blue Tigers believes in just one mantra – “hard…
With a bit of luck India can finish among top two in group: Bhaichung Bhutia
– Courtesy AIFF Media Team Legendary Indian Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia is “happy” about the group India have drawn in the AFC Asian Cup 2019. In an exclusive interview, Bhutia,…
AFC ASIAN CUP: It is an honor to play for India: Chettri
Abu Dhabi, January 7, 2019 : India talisman Sunil Chettri makes goal-scoring look like an art despite coming under intense scrutiny for his performances. A day after he surpassed Lionel…
AFC Asian Cup – India needs to adopt a smart approach: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
ABU DHABI, 3rd January, 2018: Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been a top performer for the senior India team since 2015. In this interview he spoke at length about India’s opponents in…
AFC Asian Cup / Indian Football Team
Constantine resigns after India gets knocked out of AFC Asian Cup
Indian national football team coach Stephen Constantine resigned from his position after India were knocked out of the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Despite a draw being enough for ensuring qualification,…
I-league / Recommended / Trials
AIFF puts U Mumba FC’s I League dream on hold, Trials postponed indefinitely
Reports suggest that senior officials from the federations have asked the Mumbai based clubs to hold on to their upcoming trials for the time being. A week ago, U Mumba…
I-league / Recommended / Transfer News
I league could return to Mumbai as U Mumba show Interest
After a successful maiden campaign in Mumbai Elite Division, U Mumba FC are now gearing up for Hero I league debut in the upcoming football season The city has been…
Feature / Recommended / U-13 Youth League / U-15 I-League
The odd journey on a road less taken – A Football story
Amidst big names with bigger resources and facilities, a local football club from Mumbai with local boys in their lineup, have smashed all doubts to reach the final rounds of…
Limited game time hurting the growth of Indian footballers
The total number of games that an average Indian footballer plays in a regular season is less than half of total number of games, footballers in top European leagues play….
Interviews / Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: It’s more about having that sporting culture in our country
On the sidelines of recently held Red Bull Neymar Jr’s 5 India qualifiers, India national team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu talked about the push for sporting culture in India and…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Mumbai boys ‘outplay them all’, to represent India at Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five World Finals in Brazil
A Footballing carnival hosted by the city of Kolkata often regarded as Mecca of Indian Football involved some exhilarating footballing action, live music, a familiar national footballer in presence and a…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five: India Qualifiers: Live commentary and score updates
We are here at Kolkata for Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five, India qualifiers, where 18 finalists from around the country qualifiers will compete for a trip to Brazil where the world…
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Red Bull Neymar Jr.’s 5 National finals: Mumbai’s Kalina Rangers aim for Samba land ticket
Having won the Mumbai leg of RedBull Neymar Jr qualifiers beating last year finalists Joga Bonito, Kalina Rangers are now aiming for National title – a ticket to the world…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Anthony Machado: I want to win National Finals & represent India at World Finals again
After reaching round of 32 with Joga Bonito last year in Red bull Neymar Jr. 5 World finals at Brazil, Anthony Machado aims to replicate it again this year with…
Four things we have learned from european football this season
It’s a reality that the centre of global football is still in Europe. Sure, the next great player could be honing his skills on the streets of Sau Paulo or…
AFC Asian Cup / All-India Football Championships
The impact of the Asian cup will be huge for Indian football, states Gurpreet Sandhu
NEW DELHI: Indian National Team Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feels the impact of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 will be “huge for Indian Football.” “21 out of the 23 players…
AFC Asian Cup / All-India Football Championships
It was a huge lesson as far as decision making was concerned, says Ashique Kuruniyan
NEW DELHI: Ashique Kuruniyan who started in all of India’s three matches in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 as Sunil Chhetri’s striking partner upfront says it was a “huge lesson”…
AFC Asian Cup / All-India Football Championships
Sleeping giant has woken up: Jeje Lalpekhlua
NEW DELHI: India was dubbed as a sleeping giant by former FIFA President Joseph Blatter way back in 2006. Post India’s heart-warming performance in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, National…
AFC ASIAN CUP: India crash out after heartbreaking loss to Bahrain
Sharjah, January 14, 2019: India paid a heavy penalty as they crashed out of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Bahrain at the Sharjah Stadium…
AFC Asian Cup / Indian Football Team
Constantine resigns after India gets knocked out of AFC Asian Cup
Indian national football team coach Stephen Constantine resigned from his position after India were knocked out of the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Despite a draw being enough for ensuring qualification,…
AFC ASIAN CUP: Aware of progress of Indian football: Dato Windsor John
New Delhi, January 14, 2019: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Dato Windsor John is not surprised by India’s performance in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. In an exclusive interview,…
AFC ASIAN CUP: Revenge mission as India face Bahrain in crunch clash
Sharjah, January 13, 2019: Eight years ago on that fateful day of January 14, 2011 India had lost 5-2 to Bahrain in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. Circa…
AFC ASIAN CUP: Working with India is a ‘challenge’ says medical team
Abu Dhabi, January 12, 2019: A medical team operating tirelessly from behind the scenes is a must-have for any squad to remain competitive and physically fit. That is what India coach…
India are the most hard-working team in the Asian cup, feels Savio Medeira
ABU DHABI, 11th January, 2019 : With India presently on 3 points from 2 matches in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, AIFF Technical Director and former Indian National Team player…
Tricky but still very possible! A look at India’s Knockout round chances
Bahrain’s loss to Thailand followed by India’s disconcerting loss to UAE has thrown Group A of AFC Asian Cup wide open. India’s qualification into the Knockout rounds of AFC Asian…