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India coach Constantine: We have a good future ahead!

Although the 2019 AFC Asian Cup – UAE qualification round didn’t end on a happier note for Stephen Constantine’s boys, the British coach feels the team “has a great future” ahead. But at the same time he stressed that “they need to improve in certain areas”. “I think as a …

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Delhi Dynamos extend Romeo Fernandes’ contract until 2020!

Winger Romeo Fernandes has signed a two-year contract extension with Indian Super League outfit Delhi Dynamos FC, that will see the 25-year old stay at the club till the end of the 2019/20 season. Romeo joins a host of Delhi Dynamos players who are on a long-term deal as the …

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India consider bidding to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup & a FIFA Women’s World Cup!

After the success of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the All India Football Federation is considering of hosting other high level international football tournaments. India recently did lose a bid to Poland to host the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but the federation with support from the Government of …

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Boithang Haokip extends stay with Bengaluru FC until 2020!

Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC have handed a contract extension to winger Boithang Haokip, whose deal will see him with the Blues till the end of the 2020 season as he joins a list of players who have committed their future to the club, including Rahul Bheke, Juan Gonzalez, …

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Santosh Trophy: Maharashtra score 7-2 over ex-champs Manipur!

Maharashtra came from behind twice to thrash Manipur 7-2 in their final group phase match of the 72nd Santosh Trophy on Tuesday, March 27 at the Sailen Manna Stadium in Howrah. The big win was powered by a hat-trick from Ranjeet Singh (59th, 77th and 90th minute) along with goals …

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2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier: India lose 1-2 to Kyrgyz Republic!

A late header from Jeje Lalpekhlua couldn’t prevent India’s 12-match unbeaten streak (official matches) in International Football coming to an end when the Blue Tigers went down 1-2 to Kyrgyz Republic in their last Group A match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek …

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Santosh Trophy: Hosts Bengal lose 0-1 to Kerala, who top Group A!

Kerala topped Group A when they beat reigning champions Bengal 1-0 in the ongoing 72nd Santosh Trophy at the Mohun Bagan ground on Tuesday, March 27. Rahul KP was the man who got the winning goal from Jithin M.S. cross in the 90th minute. The two teams had already made …

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AIFF becomes first national sports federation in India to launch mobile scouting application!

Prompted by the success of the overseas online scouting portal which helped All India Football Federation discover players for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, the AIFF on Tuesday (March 27, 2018) took it a step further becoming the first National Sports Federation in India to launch a mobile …

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Indian Women’s League: KRYHPSA decimate Sethu FC 5-0!

KRYHPSA totally decimated Sethu FC on the field as they registered a 5-0 victory in the ongoing Indian Women’s League 2017-18 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in Shillong on Tuesday (March 27). A brace from Player of the Match, Ratanbala and goals from Bala Devi, Dangmei Grace and Asharani …

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UEFA Nations League solidarity and bonus fees!

Europe’s national teams are in international friendly action, but will soon be casting an eye towards more competitive assignments with the inaugural edition of the UEFA Nations League, which kicks off in September 2018. The new national team competition is set to give more sporting meaning to national team football. …

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