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‘Chak de India’ inspires India’s Football Girls!

The confidence, nevertheless, has long arrived at the Indian Camp, especially after a convincing display against Nepal in the semifinals. The mood stays perfect with India having won all the previous three editions. The fourth beckons. Bangladesh, celebrating their first entry into a SAFF Women’s Championship final, had held India …

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VIDEO – Superpower Football: Chatting about U-17 World Cup with Joy Bhattacharjya!

In the latest interview Superpower Football caught up with the brilliant Joy Bhattacharjya, Project Director – 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup and talked about the tournament preparations, future of Indian Football, his Mohun Bagan loyalties and more!

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SAFF Women’s Cup: Clinical India defeat Nepal 3-1 to reach the final!

A clinical India proved too hot to handle as the hosts beat Nepal 3-1 to romp into the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri on Monday, January 2. India led one-nil at the interval. For India Kamala Devi opened the scoring in the 45th …

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Indian Football & 2017 – A Year of hope & promise!

First of all I wanted to wish you all a very Happy New Year 2017!!! The year 2017 could be a decisive year for Indian football with a number of key events to happen and decisions to be made for the future of Indian football. The biggest of them all …

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SAFF Women’s Cup: India take on Nepal in semifinal!

The 2016 SAFF Women’s Championship has reached the semifinal stage with hosts and defending champions India facing Nepal, while Bangladesh would take on the Maldives with both matches set to be played at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri on Monday, January 2. India made a perfect start into the tournament …

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India Women’s coach Sajid Dar: Finishing is not a Concern!

A day prior to India’s semifinal against Nepal in the SAFF Women’s Championship, Indian Women’s Team Head Coach Sajid Dar isn’t much willing to read into India’s last match against Nepal in the SAG Final which had ended 4-0 in favour of India. “Nepal are much more prepared for this …

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My #arunfoot Videoblog #22 – 2016 in Indian Football!

Besides writing on my blog arunfoot.com, I now regularly do my arunfoot Videoblog on Facebook LIVE on the latest in the world of football with a special focus on Indian and German football. In the latest installment I speak about the following: 1. A look back at 2016 in Indian …

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SAFF Women’s Cup: Hosts India held goalless by Bangladesh!

The defending champions and hosts India were held to a goalless draw by Bangladesh in their second and final Group B league match of the ongoing Women’s SAFF Championship at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri on Saturday, December 31. Courtesy the result, India finished second in Group B behind Bangladesh …

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‘Dangal’ duo inspires ‘AIFF Women’s Emerging Player of 2016’ Sanju!

Sanju, the ‘AIFF Emerging Women’s Player of 2016,’ draws inspiration from none but the ‘Dangal’ duo of Babita Phogat and Geeta Phogat to script a newer chapter of Haryana sports, let alone Women’s Football. “Yes, they have set a benchmark for every Haryana girl. But the struggle they have endured …

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