Another player who is a product of the Minerva Punjab FC’s Youth Development Program Naorem Bharigat Singh has been called up for the India U-17 World Cup camp taking the total number of players of Minerva in the U-17 World Cup squad to 11. When the number of Minerva boys …
Read More »2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers: India suffer 0-10 loss to South Korea!
On a cold and rainy evening in Pyongyang, the Indian Women’s Senior National Team lost 0-10 against South Korea in the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Kim II Sung Stadium today, April 5. South Korea opened the goal scoring in the 12th minute when Kang Yumi’s shot …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: India coach Constantine – We’re not dependent on Sunil Chhetri!
India captain Sunil Chettri has been instrumental in India’s recent success at the international level under Stephen Constantine. Though, Stephen has denied the sole dependence on Sunil in a press conference in Kolkata today. He said, “I don’t think we are dependant on Sunil Chhetri. He is always at the …
Read More »Sajid Dar: Learning Experience for Players Against North Korea!
After losing 8-0 against hosts North Korea in their opening match, the Indian Women’s Senior National Team locks horns against South Korea on April 05, 2017 at the Kim II Sung Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea. The kick-off for which is slated for 3PM IST. In an exclusive interview, Head …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: Stephen Constantine requests Indian coaches to follow his scouting philosophy!
In a seminar organized by the Sports Ministry of the Government of West Bengal, Indian National Team head coach Stephen Constantine requests all the coaches to follow his philosophy in terms of scouting young footballers for their respective teams, they are associated with. At the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, …
Read More »2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers: India lose 0-8 to hosts North Korea in opener!
The Indian Women’s Senior National Team lost 8-0 to North Korea in their first match of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers at the Kim II Sung Stadium in Pyongyang, DPR Korea today, April 3, 2017. Hosts North Korea took the lead in the 7th minute when Ri Un …
Read More »Does India have a realistic chance to qualify for an expanded 48 team FIFA World Cup?
Only on Thursday, March 30, the Bureau of the FIFA Council met to agree on a proposed slot allocation for the expanded 48 team FIFA World Cup as of the 2026 edition. As per the proposal (Bureau of the FIFA Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!), …
Read More »Sky’s the limit for India’s Bala Devi in 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers!
“We are looking forward to playing the underdog card and we believe we can stun the heavyweights,” exclaims India captain Ngangom Bala Devi. The declaration by the Manipur Police Sports Club player is an indication of the defiant and spirited determination that exists within the South Asian side’s camp as …
Read More »India Women’s coach Sajid Dar: We reply on Underdog Card to stun best Teams in the World!
A day before the Indian Women’s Senior National Team face hosts North Korea in their opening clash of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Kim Jun-II Stadium in Pyongyang the kick-off of which is at 12pm IST, Head Coach Sajid Dar stated that the Indian Women “need …
Read More »AIFF to launch Multi-Continental Champions Cup in August 2017!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) plans to introduce a new invitational multi-continental Champions Cup competition in August 2017. The newly proposed Champions Cup will be an annual affair played between four Countries, starting 2017. The Champions Cup may possibly see participation from an Asian, African and a North American …
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