Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the July rankings, India gained four places to be in 96th position behind Cyprus, but ahead of Mozambique. India have 341 points, 10 points more than last month …
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The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has given a strong warning, but not suspended India international goalkeeper Subrata Pal following a failed doping test on March 18, 2017 which according to the agency was only possible due to neglect or a mistake of the doctor. NADA in a release said, “In …
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Speculation, they say, is not knowledge. But when speculation is fuelled by facts, the gravity of speculation increases manifold. Boosted by their recent 1-0 win against Kyrgyz Republic in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bengaluru on June 13, the Indian National Team, as dynamics stand, looks forward to …
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As ABP Ananda reports, India Under-17 international Abhijit Sarkar has come home to Bengal and he says the whole squad look forward to the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India.
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The All India Football Federation today on July 4, 2017 submitted an expression of interest to host the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in India. The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel stated that this would be the next “logical step for the development of Football in India”. “With …
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The thrill and rush of a knockout punch, a tough point won or a match winning six is unmatched. Footballers are no different. They live to be on the field, to win and to prove their mettle. But what about the off-season? In this age of high intensity sports the …
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Footballers are like gladiators. Hundreds and thousands fill up the stands to watch these warriors display their skills. But unlike Roman times of yore it’s not about bloodthirst but the calmer activity of defending and scoring on way to winning. The field is their amphitheater and their feet the tools. …
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After the recent selection of seven Minerva Punjab FC players to the India Under-22 squad for the upcoming 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers to be held in July 2017, two more Minerva Punjab FC players namely Anirudh Thapa and Davinder Singh have now been called to join the squad in …
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Following a request from the All India Football Federation to hold the group matches of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, in which India are playing in New Delhi, and the fruitful discussions between the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the local government, FIFA has agreed to amend …
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With less than 100 days left for the biggest ever Footballing extravaganza to happen in India – the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup — iconic Indian Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia thanked and lavished huge praise on Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his “continuous support to Indian Football.” “The honourable …
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