In a candid chat with AIFF TV, Blue Tigers goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu who spent three years with Norwegian top-division club Stabaek Football from 2014-17, explained how a player has to “start from scratch” to rise up the ranks at a club abroad. “There are a lot of sacrifices which …
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In Part 2, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu talks about *almost* joining Wigan Athletic in the Premier League, that Europa League appearance and future European ambitions!
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Bengaluru FC have completed a major coup ahead of the 2017/18 campaign, roping in Indian National team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu from Norwegian side Stabaek IF for an undisclosed transfer amount. While securing the services of India’s No.1 goalkeeper, the Blues have also completed the official paperwork in time for …
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Indian national team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has decided to leave Norwegian Tippeligaen club Stabæk IF, who have also confirmed that veteran goalkeeper John Alvbåge will be replacing Gurpreet. „Gurpreet Singh Sandhu wants more playtime and returns to India,“ Stabæk IF announced on their website. „Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been …
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He became the first Indian to feature in the prestigious UEFA Europa League, representing Norwegian Tippeligaen Club Stabaek IF. NNIS spoke on the sidelines of the 2016/17 I-League season launch to goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Indian football and his journey at the Norwegian club, also comparing Norway with India …
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Italian kitmaker Macron and Norwegian Tippeligaen side Stabæk Fotball have announced the signing of an agreement of technical sponsorship for the next five years. The agreement will cover the supply of technical clothing to the Stabæk IF top division men’s team and to the women’s team that plays in Toppserien …
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Indian international goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu yesterday achieved another first for an Indian footballer as he started the game in goal for his Norwegian Tippeligaen (Norwegian Premier League) side Stabæk IF away to Welsh Premier League side Connah’s Quay Nomads FC in the qualifiers for the UEFA Europa League. The …
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The Indian FIFA Under-17 World Cup squad drew 2-2 against Norway’s Stabæk IF Under-16 in Norway on Tuesday, June 21. The Indian Colts fostered an early goal scoring opportunity in the 16th minute when Komal tried to capitalize on a Boris cross from the right flank. Komal however failed to …
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The first Indian to play in the top-flight of European Football is a man of few words – ‘hardworking, committed and passionate.’ Speaking at the Official pre-match Press Conference, Indian Team Captain Sunil Chhetri put things into perspective and stated: “Gurpreet is a much better Player now than he was …
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Indian international Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made his league debut for Stabæk Fotball in a Norwegian Tippeligaen match against IK Start on Sunday, May 29 and he created history by becoming the first professional footballer born in India to play in a Top Tier league match in Europe. The 24 year …
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