With the India Women’s Senior National Team assembling in Goa from December 1, 2020 to January 15, 2021 as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, Head Coach Maymol Rocky spoke at length about the re-start of training post the pandemic, the challenges at the …
Read More »FIFA World Rankings: India move-up to 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 November rankings, India gained four spots to joint 104th position with Kenya behind Trinidad & Tobago, but ahead of Mozambique; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. …
Read More »India head coach Igor Stimac: It was intimidating to play against Maradona!
Diego Maradona – the “King of Football”, the legend. How can someone describe him with one word or just an adjective? After representing my country for so many years and playing for so many clubs over the course of my career, I am still in awe of this maestro. His …
Read More »Abhijit Sarkar looks to renew FIFA U-17 World Cup brotherhood & rivalries in ISL!
It is a new beginning for former FIFA U-17 World Cupper Abhijit Sarkar, who is about to begin his maiden season in the Indian Super League for Chennaiyin FC at the Tilak Maidan in Goa on Tuesday, November 24. The young playmaker has steadily progressed through the ranks from the …
Read More »India Women’s team to start first camp after COVID-19 lockdown on December 1!
The Indian Women’s Senior National Team will begin their first National Team camp in Goa on Tuesday, December 1, which will be the first time the team will assemble after the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 30 players have been summoned by head coach Maymol Rocky for the camp …
Read More »India U-16 Team to begin camp in Goa on November 20 amidst strict COVID-19 safety protocols!
The India U-16 Men’s National Team is all set to return to training for the first time after the COVID-19 induced Lockdown in Goa as part of their preparation for the AFC U-16 Championship that is to be held next year. Led by head coach Bibiano Fernandes, a total of …
Read More »AIFF & LOC Statement on the decision to appoint India host of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!
Following due consideration of the situation and taking into account the input of all stakeholders the FIFA-Confederations COVID-19 Working Group has recommended that the 2020 edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (and FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup) be cancelled and that the hosting rights for the 2022 editions …
Read More »Suresh Singh Wangjam: Owe a lot to the foundation that helped build my career!
Suresh Singh Wangjam, who has risen through the ranks to become an integral member of the Bengaluru FC squad, owes “a lot to the foundation” provided by the All India Football Federation Elite Academy in his formative years. After representing the country in the first-ever FIFA World Cup hosted by …
Read More »VIDEO: eSingaCup interview with Sunil Chhetri!
As part of this years eSingaCup 2020, host Adrian Abraham spoke with Indian national team captain Sunil Chhetri about his career, Indian football and much more.
Read More »Gokulam Kerala FC’s new recruit Deepak Devrani aims a return to Team India!
Veteran defender Deepak Devrani has been on the move ahead of the upcoming I-League season, as he signed for southern heavyweights Gokulam Kerala FC. Having already won the league twice in the past, the former Arrows product is looking for a way back to the National Team fold with a …
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