Stephen Constantine needs no introduction to Indian football fans. The Briton first managed India between 2002 and 2005, and since January 2015 he has been in charge for a second spell with the South Asian nation. Under him, India have made steady progress. Ahead of India’s fourth campaign in the …
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Chennaiyin FC midfielder and local fan-favourite Dhanpal Ganesh has signed a new three-year contract with the club, keeping him with the two-time Indian Super League champions till May 2022. “I am delighted to have renewed my contract with my home club. Chennaiyin FC have showed tremendous faith in me despite …
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Former National Team captain Baichung Bhutia stands out as one of the most iconic names to have worn the Indian National Team jersey. In a freewheeling interview, the Sikkimese Sniper as he was fondly called, speaks his heart out about the present Indian squad, India’s chances in the forthcoming 2019 …
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Salgaocar Legends beat Navelim Veterans 5-1 in a special end-of-the-year Exhibition match played at the Rosary Grounds in Navelim on Monday, December 31, 2018. With major possession of the ball, Gasper Crasto opened the account for Salgaocars, however the score was leveled by Climax Lawrence for Navelim Vetrans just before …
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‘Sports’ is a State subject and promotion of sports in the country, including promotion of Sports among rural youth is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) concerned. The Central Government complements/supplements the efforts of the State Governments and the NSFs. Government is already …
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It’s very rare in India for both the father-in-law, and his son-in-law to represent the country – that too at the AFC Asian Cup level. It was in December 2017 that two renowned footballing families tied the knot when talismanic National Team striker Sunil Chhetri got married to Sonam Bhattacharya, …
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Football fans and tourists travelling to the United Arab Emirates during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup can look forward to receiving an exclusive limited-edition stamp in their passports thanks to a joint initiative launched this week with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship. The special stamp, which depicts the …
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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 work.” “I debuted pretty late for the National Team. It was my dream to play for my Country. I was not getting younger but …
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With less than a week to go to the biggest and best AFC Asian Cup in history, the UAE’s multitude of volunteers, from all nationalities and cultures who will ensure the tournament is a roaring success, have come together to receive training in a variety of critical roles. A total …
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After two losses on the trot, Churchill Brothers picked up a win in their clash against the Indian Arrows in the first match of the 12th I-League at the Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, December 30. A goal from Willis Plaza was enough to hand the Goan side …
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