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2019 AFC Asian Cup playoff qualifiers: Laos host depleted India!

The motivation of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup playoff qualifiers is to keep Indian Football in the mainstream of the largest Continent of the World and in contention for a berth for UAE 2019, you have to win – at any cost. Peep into the National Team Camp and it …

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India coach Constantine: We need to cope with the situation!

Injuries and Club commitments didn’t allow National Team Coach Stephen Constantine to have all the Players in the Preparatory Camp at his disposal. Prior to India’s crucial match against Laos in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, Constantine spoke at length about his prime focus in the Camp, the fitness …

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India midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh: A ‘privilege and inspiration’ to be mentioned by PM!

Days after Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hailed the State of Meghalaya for its contribution to Indian Football, 2014 AIFF Player of the Year Eugeneson Lyngdoh said “it’s a privilege and an inspiration to be mentioned about by the honourable Prime Minister.” “It was surprising to know that the Prime …

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VIDEO: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu speaks after Norwegian league debut for Stabæk IF!

Indian international Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made his league debut for Stabæk Fotball in a Norwegian Tippeligaen match against IK Start on Sunday, May 29 and he created history by becoming the first professional footballer born in India to play in a Top Tier league match in Europe. The 24 year …

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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu becomes first India-born footballer to play in an European Top Tier!

Indian international Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made his league debut for Stabæk Fotball in a Norwegian Tippeligaen match against IK Start on Sunday, May 29 and he created history by becoming the first professional footballer born in India to play in a Top Tier league match in Europe. The 24 year …

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2019 AFC Asian Cup playoff qualifiers: Injury-hit India squad ready for match against Laos!

With midfielder Vinit Rai having suffered an ankle injury in the last training session in Guwahati, a list of 20 Players would be departing for Laos from Delhi early Tuesday, May 31 morning for India’s forthcoming 2019 AFC Asian Cup playoff qualifier against Laos slated for Thursday, June 2. The …

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AFC Festival of Football: India U-14 boys defeat Nepal 4-1, loses to Iran 1-3!

The Indian Under-14 Men’s National Team defeated Nepal 4-1 in the AFC U-14 Festival of Football in Dushanbe, Tajikistan today after having suffered a 1-3 defeat to Iran. The Indian Colts attacked right from the word go and took the lead in the 19th minute when Lalhriatpuia capitalized on an …

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Central government urges States, UTs to promote Football ahead of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!

The Centre has urged the states and Union Territories in India to take necessary steps to popularize and promote the sport of Football in their territory to make the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India a huge success. The Sports Ministry has sent a letter to all Chief Secretaries …

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India U-14 boys lose 0-1 to Afghanistan in AFC Festival of Football!

The Indian Under-14 Men’s National Team went down fighting 0-1 against Afghanistan in their second match of the AFC U-14 Festival of Football in Dushanbe, Tajikistan earlier today. Coming on the back of a 3-1 win over Kyrgyzstan in their opening match, the Indian U-14 Men’s Team dominated possession and …

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