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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India move-up to 53rd, USA retain top spot!

Earlier today the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the fourth rankings of 2020, India gain two spots in 53rd position alongside South Africa behind Croatia, but ahead of Venezuela. India have 1432 points, the same as in the last quarter …

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Blue Tigers stars laud India’s ‘exciting’ 2027 AFC Asian Cup bid!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced its candidature to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in an event in New Delhi on Wednesday, December 16, which has created an incredible buzz across the nation among various stakeholders, including the players. Blue Tigers skipper Sunil Chhetri, who has represented the …

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AIFF & India hand in official 2027 AFC Asian Cup bid!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has formally announced its candidature to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and deliver a Brighter Future Together for football in India and across Asia. Unveiling its plans at the launch in New Delhi today, AIFF showcased the unrivalled potential of hosting Asia’s flagship …

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Adil Khan: Looking forward to many more clean sheets with Gurpreet & Sandesh!

Blue Tigers defender Adil Khan highlighted his love for defending, and the close bond that he shares with goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sandesh Jhingan, in a freewheeling interview on AIFF TV. Adil felt that he was lucky to have the likes of Sandesh and Gurpreet to aid him form …

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AIFF TV: Live Q&A session with India Women’s Bala Devi!

Indian women’s national team and Rangers Women FC forward Bala Devi, the first woman from India to sign a professional contract with a European club, joins us on AIFF TV as she talks about her journey in football, her time in Glasgow so far and the rise of the Indian …

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India Women’s Bala Devi: Playing at Glasgow Rangers a whole new experience!

Indian Women’s National Team striker Bala Devi described playing for Rangers Women FC as a “whole new experience”, where she gets to share the pitch with a number of quality players from various countries. On a candid chat with AIFF TV, Bala Devi, who became the first Indian woman footballer …

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420 Grams S03E11: Breaking Women’s Football down with Bala Devi!

With 52 international goals in 58 games since 2010, Bala Devi is easily one of India’s most accomplished footballers. This month she became the first Indian to score a goal at the highest level in Europe for Glasgow Rangers FC. In this exclusive 420grams interview Bala Devi talks to Arjun …

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Bala Devi: MC Mary Kom a big source of inspiration for me!

Indian women’s national team forward Bala Devi, the first woman from to play professional football in Europe, is an inspiration for numerous budding players across the country and in a candid chat with AIFF TV, she revealed how she idolizes legendary boxer MC Mary Kom and how the two met …

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AIFF condoles demise of 1962 Asian Games gold medalist D Ethiraj!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoles the sad demise of the 1962 Asian Games gold medal-winning team member D Ethiraj, who breathed his last on Friday, December 11, 2020. He was 86 years old. The prolific centre forward was a member of the historic Chuni Goswami-led Blue Tigers side …

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FIFA World Rankings: India finish year 104th, Belgium stay No. 1!

Earlier today, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the December rankings, India stay joint 104th position with Kenya behind Trinidad & Tobago, but ahead of Mozambique; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. India have …

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