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Minerva Punjab FC’s Paul Munster: We have a stronger squad than in last seasons I-League!

The 2017/18 I-League season was a real roller coaster and after a final matchday that saw four teams in the hunt for the trophy, it was Minerva Punjab FC who emerged as champions in what was just their second season in the top flight. It was a fairytale victory for …

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CONCACAF announces Venues & Dates for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup seeded Nations!

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) yesterday announced the venues and dates of the seeded nations in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, as well as all match dates for each venue of the 15th edition of the confederation’s continental championship. Next summer’s tournament will be …

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Jamshedpur FC & Mount Litera conduct drawing competition to choose Escort Kids for ATK match!

With the first Indian Super League 2018/19 home match just around the corner for Jamshedpur FC, the club decided to arrange a small competition amongst kids aged under-10. The competition was held to search for Escort Kids (the kids who escort the players onto the pitch before each match) for …

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Mehrajuddin Wadoo returns to FC Pune City as youth team coach!

Indian Super League franchise club FC Pune City have appointed former Indian international Mehrajuddin Wadoo as the coach for their Under-18 team. The defender will begin his career as a coach by reuniting with the club four years after he played for them in the inaugural season of Indian Super …

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Australia legend Tim Cahill: India can succeed in China!

Tim Cahill, like everyone else, knows India will have a mountain to climb in China. But unlike many who are dismissing the visitors’ chances, the Australian striker believes India can secure a positive result when the two teams meet in an international friendly on Saturday. The Australian striker, who joined …

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AFC Football Emergency & Anti-Doping Regional Course closes in Tashkent!

The AFC Football Emergency & Anti-Doping Regional Course came to a close on Friday, following a highly successful programme at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. A total 28 participants from six countries that make up the Central Region, took part in the four-day programme hosted by the Uzbekistan Football …

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China coach Marcello Lippi: We need to give great importance to India!

The former FIFA World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi acclaimed India’s rapid rise in the FIFA rankings recently during the pre-match press conference before his wards take on India at the iconic Suzhou Olympic Stadium in Suzhou City tomorrow, October 13. “Indian football has witnessed a rapid development in recent years …

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India’s Constantine: I just hope we play better than China!

India National Coach Stephen Constantine maintained that his team has come to China “to give a good fight to the hosts” and that they’ll give a good account of themselves when the two teams meet in an International Friendly at the majestic Suzhou Olympic Stadium in Suzhou City on Saturday, …

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Mohammedan Sporting beat Minerva Punjab FC to reach Independence Cup final!

Mohammedan Sporting Club edged past Minerva Punjab FC 2-1 in the second semifinal to book their place into the final of the 70th Independence Cup in Nagaon, Assam. Ghanaian goalmachine Phillip Adjah (44th, 61st) scores twice for the Black Panthers while Atinder Mani (79th) pulled a goal back for Minerva …

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Star Sports Network to telecast the 2018/19 I-League!

The 2018-19 edition of the I-League kicks-off on October 26, 2018 and it will be telecast live across the Star Sports Network. The All India Football Federation’s developmental side Indian Arrows take on Chennai City FC in Coimbatore’s Nehru Stadium on the opening day. 11 teams from across the country …

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