Indian Football

Former India international Francis Fernandes to lead Goa in 71st Santosh Trophy!

The Goa Football Association has announced its final squad for the 71st Santosh Trophy to be held from March 12 to 26 at three venues across Goa. Former India midfielder Francisco Fernandes was named as captain of the 20-member squad coached by Mateus Costa, in the presence of GFA President …

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FIFA World Rankings: India drop two spots to 132nd, Argentina remain top!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the March rankings, India dropped two spots be in 132nd position behind Guyana and ahead of Tajikistan. India have 233 points, 11 points less than last month but …

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VIDEO – I-League: Minerva Punjab FC 0-1 Bengaluru FC – Match Highlights!

Bengaluru FC broke a jinx, claiming their first win in over a month and a half as a Lenny Rodrigues header in the 17th minute gave them a 1-0 victory against Minerva Punjab FC at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Sunday, March 5. The result marked Albert Roca’s …

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Podcast – 420Grams Ep2: Mayanti Langer, Football Girl!

A new podcast on Indian football has been launched under the curious name of 420grams featuring the host Arjun Pandit and Mayanti Langer as his guest. If you’ve watched sport on TV in India chances are you recognise her face and voice. If you’re watching the Australian cricket team rub …

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I-League: Mohun Bagan score late equaliser in 2-2 draw against Mumbai FC!

Mohun Bagan can count themselves fortunate for not walking on the same lane as East Bengal as they had Balwant Singh’s late strike to thank for a 2-2 verdict against Mumbai FC in a riveting I-League encounter at the floodlit Rabindra Sarobar Stadium on Wednesday evening. Like East Bengal, who …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: On International Women’s Day, Footballers create a new Trend!

As XtraTime reports, new unknown scenes in Kolkata, football on the sixth floor of a eminent shopping mall in the City of Joy. It might seemed a dream, but that is what exactly happened today at New Town to celebrate the International Women’s Day. An unprecedented 5-a-side women’s football tournament …

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I-League: Luck evades Bengaluru FC again in draw with Chennai City FC!

Bengaluru FC endured another frustrating night, this time at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chennai City FC on Wednesday. A second-half own-goal from John Johnson had given Chennai City the lead only for Daniel Lalhlimpuia to equalize on a night …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: Shilton Paul leading Mohun Bagan to save a young girl’s life!

East Bengal midfielder Mehtab Hossain promised his support on yesterday, Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Shilton Paul extended his hands of support today to strengthen the fight for Arushi and leading the Team Mohun Bagan on a different battlefield to raise fund to save the little girl who is fighting for her …

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