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Tag Archives: Person of Indian Origin

TECHTRO – IFTWC VIDEO: Top 5 Unknown Indian Origin Players in Europe/America!

TECHTRO – IFTWC has put together a feature video with the top 5 unknown Indian Origin Players across Europe and North America. Amongst the five players are Luther Singh (SC Braga – Portugal/SOUTH AFRICA), Dilan Markanday (Tottenham Hotspur U-23/ENGLAND), Joshua Pynadath (Ajax Amsterdam/USA), Shaan Hundel (Toronto FC II/CANADA), and Harpreet …

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420 Grams S02E38: Can PIOs change Indian football’s fortunes?

Michael Chopra is among the most recognised and accomplished footballers of Indian origin. Renedy Singh has captained India and played for the country for over a decade. On this episode of 420 grams, Arjun Pandit and Siddhanth Aney get their perspectives, both historical as well as what they think lies …

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Change of OCIs/PIOs status a matter of India rather than just AIFF!

The discussion on the inclusion of footballers of Indian origin is a more than two decades long one and it has been always a controversial one. I have always supported the cause of OCIs/PIOs in Team India and within Indian football, and I recall starting the topic 21 years ago …

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Indian origin Carlos Cordeiro resigns as US Soccer President!

Carlos Cordeiro has announced his resignation as U.S. Soccer President, effective immediately. Cindy Parlow Cone, U.S. Soccer’s current Vice President, will serve as President of U.S. Soccer until the next Annual General Meeting. Parlow Cone, 41, becomes the first female President of U.S. Soccer and second former U.S. National Team …

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Prudent Media VIDEO: Coach Igor Stimac wants PIOs to play for India!

In a round with Goan journalists, India head coach Igor Stimac mentioned that he would welcome Players of Indian origin (PIO) to the Indian national team. Stimac believes that India could be a Top 8 nation in Asian football with the inclusion of PIOs!

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VfL Bochum part ways with head coach Robin Dutt!

Bundesliga 2 side VfL Bochum have sacked their head coach Robin Dutt with immediate effect. The club took the decision after a poor start to 2019/20 Bundesliga 2 campaign with two points from four matches. The 54-year-old Indian origin gaffer took over the reigns at the iconic club from the …

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Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac impressed by Sarpreet Singh!

Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has praised Sarpreet Singh as the pre-season training comes to an end and FC Bayern prepare to take on rivals Borussia Dortmund in the German Supercup tomorrow. Talking at the Supercup pre-match press conference, Kovac said: “I think we have made a scoop. His …

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Indian origin Sarpreet Singh of New Zealand signs for Bayern Munich II!

Bundesliga giants FC Bayern Munich have announced the signing of New Zealand international Sarpreet Singh from A-League side Wellington Phoenix FC. The 20-year-old Indian origin attacking midfielder has signed a contract with the FC Bayern Munich Reserves Team which will keep him at the club until June 30, 2022. The …

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Superpower Football: Swansea City’s Yan Dhanda – Would love to play for INDIA!

Indian-origin footballer Yan Dhanda talks about his desire to play for the Indian Football Team, his shock over Kerala Blasters’ support, decision to leave Liverpool FC & more! Would you like to see him play for India?

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English amateur women’s football pioneer of Indian origin Parm Gill awarded UEFA grassroots gold!

Parm Gill’s dedicated service in trying to give girls and women from the local Sikh community in the English south-east town of Gravesend greater opportunities to play and fall in love with football has been rewarded with a UEFA Grassroots gold award for her leadership qualities. To celebrate the accolade, …

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