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1964 AFC Asian Cup: When the Indian flag flew high on the banks of the Mediterranean!

Sukumar Samajpati, 82, hasn’t met Inder Singh, 77, for the last 30 years. Yet Samajpati, a crafty right winger in the 1960s with deadly dodges, vividly remembers the passes he played with inside-right Inder Singh to leave the rival defenders baffled in the 1964 AFC Asian Cup final rounds played …

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AIFF Technical Committee appoints coaching staff for India U19 women’s team!

The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee met virtually on Saturday, December 23, 2023, to finalise the selection of the coaching staff for the Indian U19 Women’s team for the SAFF Championships in February. The meeting was chaired by former India captain I.M. Vijayan and attended by AIFF Acting Secretary …

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Acer India teams up with Sunil Chhetri for Score with Sunil gaming contest!

Acer India introduces an exciting gaming competition in collaboration with football legend Sunil Chhetri, titled “Score with Sunil.” This engaging campaign invites gamers to dive into the world of football through a unique gaming experience available on the Google Play Store starting December 24, 2023. Participants can download the “Score …

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FIFA World Rankings: India stay 102nd, Argentina 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 December rankings, India stay 102nd behind Kosovo, but ahead of Guinea-Bissau; while Argentina remain No. 1. India have 1.201 points, the same in the last rankings and stay in …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #110 Indian Football Q&A!

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about the latest from Indian football as we discuss the latest in a Q&A. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the YouTuber Hiren Patel join the discussion. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri.

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #109 Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC, FIFA World Cup 2034 matches in India?

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about the latest from Indian football, be it the ISL encounter, Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC besides India’s chances to host matches of the FIFA World Cup 2034 plus other Indian football news. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #108 Could India host some matches of the FIFA World Cup 2034?

Candid Football Conversations returns with Arunava Chaudhuri and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri discussing the possibility of India hosting matches of the FIFA World Cup 2034, which is set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia. This was earlier mentioned as a suggestion by AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey. Candid Football Conversations is …

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NDTV VIDEO: Bhaichung Bhutia on India’s overdependence on Sunil Chhetri!

NDTV caught-up with Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia, who shared his thoughts on India’s prospects in the FIFA World Cup 26 qualifiers and the AFC Asian Cup 2023. He says it’s a big test and if India performs well in the AFC Asian Cup it will be a big boost …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India drop to 65th, Spain new top side!

Earlier today the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the fourth rankings of 2023, India drop four spots to 65th position behind Bosnia-Herzegovina, but ahead of Ecuador. India have 1,393 points, 21 points less than in the last quarter and drop …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #103 Who goes to Qatar 2023 from India probables?

Candid Football Conversations returns with Arunava Chaudhuri and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri discussing the 50 player India probables that head coach igor Stimac has announced ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2023. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri. An interesting #India probables list by #Stimac ahead …

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